Buy Local & Support DGN-FOFA This Holiday Season!

  

Did you know that Anderson Book Store, which started in 1875 as a pharmacy, has survived through the Spanish Flu and the Great Depression? And now, we can help a local business survive COVID-19, while also supporting the Fine Arts in our community!

The Friends of Fine Arts has partnered with Anderson's Book Store (December 6 - 12, 2020). Earn 20% back for our organization while shopping local! 

Anderson's expertise extends beyond books! Handpicked carefully-curated selection of unique gifts, many from independent U.S. companies. The ever changing inventory means there will always be new and exciting treasures to be discovered. A large selection of puzzles, games, and toys guaranteed to keep your family entertained during these unique times. 

Shop on-line form the comfort of your home or at the Downers Grove Anderson store location.

andersonbookshop.com

 Enter code DGN2020 at checkout. Designate during checkout if you would like your order mailed directly to yoru home or pick-up in store.

If you shop in store, mention DGN-FOFA to the cashier during checkout!

Detailed instructions HERE.

Thank You For Supporting the Fannie May Candy Sale!

Thank you to all of the families who participated in the annual Fannie May Candy fund-raiser! A special thank you to the Nelson Family for co-chairing the sale, and to all of the well-organized parent & Tri-M student volunteers who readied orders and maintained all safety protocols in the process! 

Reminder: The Fannie May candy pickup is coming THIS SATURDAY!

Don't forget!  This Saturday, November 21st, the Friends of Fine Arts will have a drive-through pickup of Fannie May candy orders from 9:00 am until Noon.  

 

The drive through will be held rain or shine at the Forest Avenue circle.

 

Note: All orders will grouped by the student name referenced on the online order form.

 

We would appreciate it if you…

1.)   wear a mask as you approach in your car and roll down your window.  Our volunteers will be wearing masks.

2.)   stay in your car; we’ll bring your order out to you!

3.)   have a sign with the name of the student that you referenced on your online order that can be seen in the window of your car as you approach

 

If you are personally unable to come to DGN on the 21st, please make arrangements in advance to have a friend / delegate pick up your order.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Nelson at 630-269-9708

 

FOFA Meeting Reminder: Tuesday November 17th, 2020

  Dear FOFA members,

This is a friendly reminder that our first FOFA meeting of this school year is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 pm. If you would like to participate via zoom link, then please email PresidentDGNFOFA@gmail.com to get an access to the link. Thank you so much and we look forward to see and hear you at the FOFA meeting.

Mr.Mozes in action with new Sound Mixing board.

 

We ae so thrilled to see that Mr.Mozes is using new Sound Mixing Board for upcoming Fall Music concert. This was possible by the generous donation of FOFA members to our DGN Fine Arts department. DGN FOFA truly appreciate those who have donated and continue to donate and help make our Fine Arts Program grow and meet different challenges it faces. Can't wait to see our upcoming FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL on November 24th.....

Custom Spiritwear Anyone?

 

Support DGN Friends of Fine Arts with amazing NEW merchandise options! 

 

With students heading back into the building, it’s time to step up your Fine Arts game! Our new website is now live and ready for ordering, and just as before — we will do social-distance delivery when the items are ready. Check it out and prepare to be amazed! https://dgn.spiritsale.com/products is the direct link, or you can follow the instructions on THIS FLYER. 

 

Please note: many items may be customized for Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, or Visual Arts. Don't be fooled by the thumbnail image; if you like a product, click on it to explore the options for personalization! 

 

Also, don’t forget we are your source for yard signs, cookbooks and T-shirts: https://dgn-friends-of-fine-arts.square.site/

 

As always, contact dgnfofaspirit@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

DGN-FOFA Spirit Sales Committee

Final Reminder Fannie May candy ordering will close this Wednesday, October 28th!

 

The DGN Friends of Fine Arts 2020 Fannie May Candy Fundraiser is coming to an end – don’t miss out!  Just a couple of days left to place your orders.  The online ordering will close THIS WEDNESDAY, October 28^th!  We are re-posting our earlier announcement of the candy sale in case you missed it.

The DGN Fine Arts programs are counting on your support.  Thank you for your consideration and efforts!

RE-POSTING:

The DGN Friends of Fine Arts are happy to announce that the DGN Friends of Fine Arts 2020 Fannie May Candy Fundraiser and celebrate its 100th Anniversary! As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, we know the holidays are just around the corner. While many of our holiday celebrations will look different this year, there is one holiday tradition that we can still enjoy – delicious Fannie May chocolates! Let us cherish these delicious, premium, fine chocolates made since past century!

 

LET US CELEBRATE 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF FANNIE MAY TOGETHER!

Fine Arts students and their families should have already received an email regarding the sale with links to the Fannie May Holiday Catalog and the site to place your order. You can also find them HERE and HERE.

The Fannie May Candy sales program is an important fundraising revenue stream for DGN Fine Arts (along with Spirit Wear sales and the Spring Plant Sale) and it is a vital component in reaching our annual goal of $50,000 to support our Fine Arts students and programs. If every Fine Arts student at DGN sold or purchased one box of Pixies, more than $4,000 would be earned toward that targeted number!

 A few helpful selling points/ideas:

·         Candy makes a great Christmas/Holiday gift - a perfect way to celebrate the season or say "thank you" to someone.

·         Student orders will be delivered to DGN (NOT to homes) and ready for drive through pickup on the morning of Saturday, November 21st - in time for Thanksgiving.

·         Prices are the same as in store - but NO sales tax.

·         Orders will be delivered by the student seller (or proxy) to the customer- no dealing with crowds and waiting in lines.

·         Delicious Fannie May chocolate confections. 'Nuff said!

 Questions? Please contact Chairperson Kathy Nelson at tknel@att.net, or 630.269.9708

 Thank you very much for your support of DGN Fine Arts. Happy Selling!

 

 

DGN FOFA meeting Reminder - Tuesday October 20th, 7pm.

 Dear FOFA members,

This is a friendly reminder that our first FOFA meeting of this school year is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 pm. If you would like to participate via zoom link, then please email PresidentDGNFOFA@gmail.com to get an access to the link. Thank you so much and we look forward to see you.

It's October and That Means It's Fannie May Time!

 

The DGN Friends of Fine Arts are happy to announce that the DGN Friends of Fine Arts 2020 Fannie May Candy Fundraiser and celebrate its 100th Anniversary! As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, we know the holidays are just around the corner. While many of our holiday celebrations will look different this year, there is one holiday tradition that we can still enjoy – delicious Fannie May chocolates! Let us cherish these delicious, premium, fine chocolates made since past century!

The program officially kicked off this week and will run through Wednesday, October 28^th.

LET US CELEBRATE 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF FANNIE MAY TOGETHER!

Fine Arts students and their families should have already received an email regarding the sale with links to the Fannie May Holiday Catalog and the site to place your order. You can also find them HERE and HERE.

The Fannie May Candy sales program is an important fundraising revenue stream for DGN Fine Arts (along with Spirit Wear sales and the Spring Plant Sale) and it is a vital component in reaching our annual goal of $50,000 to support our Fine Arts students and programs. If every Fine Arts student at DGN sold or purchased one box of Pixies, more than $4,000 would be earned toward that targeted number!

It's really GRAND! New piano finds home at DGN

Thanks to the wonderful financial support of the DGN Friends of Fine Arts, and the District 99 Board of Education, a beautiful new grand piano made its way into Pohlmann Hall at North High today! 

"Words could not express our excitement as we watched a brand new piano roll into our DGN Choir Room," said music faculty member Ms. Beth O'Riordan. "It will provide such high quality musical support to our students for many, many years to come. We are so grateful to have amazing support from the DGN Friends of Fine Arts and our District 99 Administration!"

"The new piano has a touch that is incredibly responsive," added Dr. Frank Piekarz. "This instrument will allow us to play accompaniments and vocal parts with greater clarity and sensitivity. It also sounds fantastic in the room - it's perfectly suited given our choir room's size and acoustical treatments."