DGN-FOFA Presents: Pursuing Your Artistic Passion in College

Thursday, November 11, 2021

7 - 8 PM

North High School - Room N4 (Pohlmann Hall)

Intended Audience:

• 10th or 11th graders (and their guardians), considering a Fine Arts related major or minor at the collegiate level. 
• 12th graders (and their guardians), currently making application to college as a Fine Arts related major or looking to extend their involvement in the arts while majoring in a non-arts subject.

The Downers Grove North Friends of Fine Arts is pleased to sponsor a panel conversation, with discipline specific break-out sessions, for families with students considering the study of Fine Arts at the post-secondary level. Application strategies for students who wish to major, or minor, in music, theatre or visual art will be shared. Tips for staying connected to the Fine Arts, while studying a different discipline in college, will also be discussed. Panelists will allow time for student and guardian questions.

Panelists:

Ms. Amy Bernard, Visual Art

Mr. Joshua Hoering, Visual Art

Mr. Demetrios Pappageorge, Theatre

Mr. Jessen T. Smith, Music

Mr. Andrew Snider, Theatre

Ms. Amanda Zall, Music

Moderator:

Mr. Brayer Teague, Fine Arts Department Chairperson

Families are asked to PRE-REGISTER by having the STUDENT fill out the registration-form by Monday, November 8. Students, please CLICK HERE to register. 

2021 Fannie May Candy Sale - DGN Friends of Fine Arts

The DGN Friends of Fine Arts are pleased to announce the 2021 Fannie May Candy Fundraiser, designed to generate funds to support our student musicians, thespians and visual artists!

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, we know the holidays are just around the corner. We are excited to continue a holiday tradition that is over 100 years old: delicious Fannie May chocolates! 

The Fannie May Candy sales program is an important fundraising revenue stream for DGN Friends of 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!

Our sale officially kicks off this week, and runs through Wednesday, October 27th. Candy will be available for drive-through pick up at DGN on Saturday, November 20th. Additional details regarding the pick-up are coming soon.

The Fannie May 2021 Holiday Catalog may be viewed online. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE for the online order form.

Questions regarding the sale may be directed to Chairperson Ms. Kathy Nelson, at tknel@att.net, or 630-269-9708.

Thank you for your continued support of the Fine Arts at Downers Grove North High School!

Our first 2021-2022 school year Fundraiser

 

                                                                                    

Dear FOFA Community,

We are excited to kick off our school year with this social gathering fundraiser. It will give our Music, Theater and Visual Arts parent to mix, mingle while having some fun playing bags. Please find the details of this fundraiser HERE. We would like many Fine Arts parents to be part of this if possible. Take this opportunity to get to know your fellow community members. Hoping to see you all there.

CLICK HERE to be directed to the online registration form!

DGN FOFA Welcome back DGN Fine Arts Families

 

After the disruption of the last crazy year, we are glad to be able to say — Welcome back to marching band season! The Friends of Fine Arts want to make sure that you can support our band in style and comfort, and we have ordered new items, stocked up on our past favorites, and created FOFA Fan Bundles. 

The Super Fan bundle includes a folding stadium seat with a back, a rain poncho, a blanket, and a beanie hat, all for $90. For $50, the Trojan bundle includes a cushioned stadium seat, a blanket, and a beanie hat. These are a 10% savings off the individual prices! Ordering ahead ensures that you will not miss out, and items will be available for pickup at the Marching Band Showcase on Tuesday, August 10. (While supplies last!)

We also have many other options available for purchase at the DGN Fine Arts Spirit Store. Please check it out!

Purchasing items demonstrates your support for your student, for DGN, and for FOFA.  These funds are used to enhance your student’s Fine Arts experience through hospitality, visiting clinicians, summer study grants, and much more! Please support FOFA today!

If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Nystrom at dgnfofaspirit@gmail.com

Congratulations to our DGN Senior College Scholarship winners!

 

We couldn't be but proud of these applicants who pushed through this challenging senior year. They all showed grit and perseverance to finish strong at their final year at :Positively North.

FOFA would like to congratulate all of our College Scholarship winners! Each student receives $1000 in scholarship for their future endeavors:

Here are the winners:

Carissa Blumka

Kathryn Crisp

Jaclyn Duellman

Patrick Jackson

Lucas Marra

MacKenzie McGuire

Caroline Pleune

Tressa Rapach

Our Heartiest Congratulations to our Senior Scholarship Winners!

DGN FOFA

Reminder for the Last FOFA meeting which is tomorrow Tuesday, May 18th, 7:00pm

 

As we approach end of school year, if anyone wants to join our last FOFA meeting of the school year what have we accomplished and perhaps plans for next school year, kindly join us tomorrow Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00pm. Please email president.DGNFOFA@gmail.com to get an access to zoom meeting link. Thank you and you all have a fabulous rest of the week.

DGN FOFA

Pictures of the flowers/plants for FOFA Plant sale

 

Please find the pictures of the plant sale : Here

Thank you.

Next DGN FOFA meeting tomorrow April 20th, 7pm

      

                               

 Dear FOFA Members,

Just a friendly reminder that we have FOFA meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 20th, 7:00pm. If you would like to join this meeting, please send an email to President.DGNFOFA@gmail.com to get an access to the zoom link:

Hope to see you there.

Support the DGN-FOFA Plant Sale!

Spring is in the air and we’re all anxious to get outside and enjoy the beauty this season brings.  A great way to enjoy this time of year is by participating in the DGN Friends of Fine Arts’ annual Plant Sale Fundraiser!

By participating in this fundraiser, your purchases will help support our many fine arts programs and initiatives, such as summer grants, college scholarships, professional artist/clinician workshops, instrument and equipment needs, artist showcases and so much more.  In exchange for your contribution, you will have the opportunity to select from a variety of beautiful plants and flowers to enhance your home landscaping.  We are offering hanging baskets, potted plants and flats of flowers.  We have a new vendor this year, who is anxious to help support our cause.

Our plant sale starts today.  All orders will be taken online and must be completed by Tuesday, April 27th. 

HERE are photos of available plants. 

The 2021 Plant Sale order form can be found HERE. 

If you have trouble with the link, please copy and paste the address directly into your browser.

https://finearts2017.wufoo.com/forms/z865hqq0n2yaas/

The plants will be available for drive-through pick up at the north end of the DGN Main St. parking lot on Saturday, May 8th.  Additional details for pickup will be sent closer to May 8th.

Friendly reminder: Make some dough fundraiser orders ends on April 21st.

FOFA's end of school year fundraiser deadline is approaching soon, April 21st. Please support your students at Fine Arts via FOFA by placing the order with Make some Dough Fundraiser. Take the night off of cooking and enjoy the evening with your family. Here is the direct link to order. 

Please see the below for the original fundraising post.

As we approach the end of year DGN band/orchestra/choir banquet, here is the perfect match to give yourself a night off and relaxing evening to enjoy the banquet with a great pizza from our very own Home Run Inn pizza. Please see this brochure for the details and order your pizza dough to support FOFA.

Thank you for supporting FOFA