We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event on Saturday, December 10th at the Barron Collier Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Teen models and performers will take the stage to raise funds for this inaugural county-wide event sponsored by K is for Kids. The show will benefit the foundation’s Rising Readers program. A portion of the proceeds will go to Barron Collier’s “Helping Hands for Prom” program.
Artwork by Nina Cecere, Barron Collier High School digital design student.
Barron Collier High School and K is for Kids Foundation
in partnership with Collier County Public Schools
proudly present the
Teen
“Head to Toe”
F A S H I O N S H O W
raising funds for
K is for Kids’ “RISING READERS” program and
Barron Collier’s “Helping Hands for Prom” program,
on Saturday, December 10, 2011
at 7:00 p.m.
in the auditorium of
Barron Collier High School
at 5600 Cougar Drive,
Naples, Florida.
This event is a teen community project and is open to the public and all Collier County teens.
Tickets are $5.00. Sales begin November 28, 2011.
Purchase tickets in advance and receive a free V.I.P. booklet containing special coupons and discounts to area merchants. At the door, booklets are $3.00 each.
There will be a raffle and silent auction with prizewinners announced throughout the show!
This is a Bring a Book, Bring a Friend® Fun’raiser:
Bring a children’s book* to the event and get a FREE raffle ticket for each book you bring.
New hard covers are appreciated, but gently used are also accepted.
*Books, from toddlers to teens, are welcome; and will be given to children in need to take home and keep through K is for Kids’ RISING READERS program.
SPECIAL THANKS GO TO:
Erin Clawson and Ali Martin, “Head to Toe” Fashion Show Event Co-chairs,
K is for Kids student leaders and spokespersons, and Seniors at Gulf Coast High School,
Janelle Sventek, Model Chair, and Senior at Barron Collier High School,
Carla Badame, Publicity Chair, and Senior at Barron Collier High School,
Tim Kutz, Principal, Barron Collier High School,
Collier County Public Schools,
Karen Clawson, Founder and Executive Director, K is for Kids Foundation,
Kelly Wilson, Business Teacher, Barron Collier High School
and K is for Kids’ Education Partner,
Allison Guimard, of Allison Guimard designs, Show Consultant,
Michelle Denson, Buyer and Product Development for Simply Natural, Show Consultant.
Brooks Bros. * Dillard’s * Francesca’s
Macy’s * Men’s Warehouse * NGX Jewelers * Salon C * Simply Natural
Minuteman Printing * Naples Printing Source * Precision Prep
Arthrex * BestBuy * Bradley Arant Boult Cummings * California Pizza Kitchen
GL HOMES * First Book-National Book Bank * POV Writing
SWFL Charity TV / InTroubleZone Productions * websitedesignby.com
HOW TEENS CAN HELP
Teens earn community service hours important for high school and college.
Talent acts are invited to audition,
and volunteer positions for the show are still available
by emailing Ali & Erin at kkidsfashionshow@aol.com
HOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN HELP
SPONSORSHIPS and PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.
The public is encouraged to participate by supporting this teen project and its causes,
and of course, by attending the event!
Businesses are asked to donate items needed for the set design and for the event’s raffle,
food and/or snacks are welcome for teen rehearsals.
Monetary contributions are welcome (and tax-deductible) for both benefiting programs.
About K is for Kids’ RISING READERS program: The program encourages children to read more and advance their reading fluency while recognizing their reading achievements. The books will be distributed through Collier County public schools, focusing first on elementary school aged students.
“Encourage today’s readers. Inspire tomorrow’s leaders.”
www.KisforKids.org * email: info@KisforKids.org * 239.596.KIDS (5437)
K is for Kids® Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes children’s literacy and leadership. Our teens and volunteers teach kids that reading is fun. Each year K is for Kids partners with community leaders to engage children early and often about the excitement of reading and the power of words.
From toddlers to teens, K is for Kids’ mission is to give kids in need more books to read.
K is for Kids Foundation is a not-for-profit organization registered in Florida, Registration No. CH25318 and is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.