Sneak Peek at Uncorked 2015 Auction Items

Thanks to our supportive community, you can shop and support Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation at the same time!

Auction Room 1

Closes at 8:15

•Cook's Companion (Dina Lippert) – Pizza Oven - $300 value

•J&K Dump Trucking (Jason Copeland) - 18 tons of 1 ½ crusher run, driveway rock (dump truck load delivered within Cherokee County) - $275 value

•Century 21 (Tommye Wright) - Bob Dylan Tickets at Hard Rock - $243.80 value

•TRA Photography - $250 photo gift card toward new session and prints  - $250 value

•Tanya Jones - ruby and diamond ring - $250 value

•Dotson Vision Care - polarized glasses and eye exam - $260 value

•Ghost Mobile Detailing – auto detail service - $200 value

•Health First Chiropractic - new patient consultation, x-ray, adjustment, and therapeutic basket (Garden of Life organic plant protein, shaker bottle, Sombra) - $230 value

•Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: one night for two and two buffets - $175 value

•CN Gift Shop - prints by Cecil Dick, striped basket by Merle Welch, NDN Custom Framing frame, $50 gift certificate - $155 value

Auction Room 2

Closes at 8:00

•Robotics Academy of Critical Engagement and Cappi Wadley - Reading and Technology Robotics camp at NSU - $150 value

•Tahlequah Crossfit - 1-month membership and gift basket -  $145 value

•Celeste Looney Insurance (Garrett and Brandi Barnett) - Fitbit Charge Activity Tracker - $130 value

•A Bloom - flower arrangement and $50 gift certificate - (must be present at end of auction) - $100 value

•Tahlequah Soccer Club - 1-year soccer registration and 3 t-shirts - $115 value

•Remedy Blu (Ashley Hunt) - Goldwell shampoo & mask and

Cut & style - $90 value

•Mustard Seed (Sharon Copeland) - Vintage Pearl necklace and gift certificate - $90 value

•NEO Health – Native American Print - $100 value

Auction Room 3

Closes at 7:45

•Wailani’s- girl’s toy set - $70 value

•Tahlequah Cable – camping tent - $68 value

•Skatehouse - birthday party package - $65 value

•Tahlequah Cable – 20” bike - $50 value

•Dona Lusk - therapeutic massage - $50 value

•Riverhawks Soccer - 1/2-day soccer camp - $55 value

•K-9 Acres Pet Resort (Heidi Carter) - Scentsy gift basket - $50 value

•Baker's Furniture – Parisian lamp - $59 value

•CN Gift Shop – print by Cecil Dick and blue & white basket by Merle Welch - $50 value

•Court Spa (Courtney Holt) – full set of lash extensions - $180 value

•Scott Rosenthal autographed memorabilia - $50 value

2015 Uncorked Wine and Beer List

No matter how much we've added to our Uncorked event this year, some things never change. We continue to enjoy the support of Mary's Liquor who has provided wine and beer yet again for our wine and cheese pairings.  When you find one--or several--you like, they will also have bottles for purchase.  A portion of all proceeds go to Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation. 

Here's a sneak peek:

2015 Uncorked Wine & Beer List

San Angelo Pinot Grigio

·       Vintage:  2013

·       Wine Spectator Score:  89

·       Origin:  Tuscany, Italy

·       Description:  Fresh and succulent, this offers white peach and grapefruit flavors, with a hint of orange peel. Balanced and moderately long.

·       Retail Price:  $21.35

Wild Oats Chardonnay

·       Vintage:  2012

·       Wine Spectator Score:  90

·       Origin:  Australia

·       Desciption:  This sleek and silky white exhibits pretty pear, green apple and floral aromas and flavors that glide smoothly through the long finish, where they echo enticingly.

·       Retail Price:  $15.50

A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir

·       Vintage:  2011

·       Wine Spectator Score:  90

·       Origin:  Oregon

·       Description:  This sleek red is tightly packed, with delicate layers of cherry, tobacco and cocoa flavors that mingle against refined tannins, persisting pleasantly on the light-stepping finish.

·       Retail Price:  $22.70

Acrobat Rosé

·       Vintage:  2012

·       Wine Spectator Score:  87

·       Origin:  Oregon

·       Description:  Refreshing, with watermelon and Meyer lemon flavors that lilt delicately on the dry finish.

·       Retail Price: $16.15

Kung Fu Girl Riesling                                                                                                           

·       Vintage:  2013

·       Wine Spectator Score:  91

·       Origin:  Washington

·       Description:  Crisp and sleek, with juicy, expansive nectarine and peach flavors that play against citrusy acidity, finishing with zing and a sense of softness that lets the finish keep singing.

·       Retail Price:  $15.35

Mia Dolcea Moscato D’Asti

·       Vintage:  2011

·       Origin:  Italy

·       Description:  Soft, sweet and luscious with flavors of pineapple, fresh apricot and honey.

·       Retail Price: $15.95

The Great American Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon

·       Vintage: 2012

·       Origin: California

·       Description: The nose is big and captivating, offering heady dark fruit, cigar box, leather and dried sage. The palate is smooth and supple, with juicy boysenberry and black cherry flavors. It is layered with toasty oak spices, followed by firm tannins and a long, flavorful finish.

·       Retail Price: $11.50

·       Special Notes:  In tribute to American heroes, The Great American Wine Company proudly donates to US Military charities.

Korbel Brut Rosé

·       Vintage: No Vintage

·       Origin: California

·       Description:  Peppery black cherry and wild berry aromas are lean and firm on the palate, giving it a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel.

·       Retail Price: $14.75

 Abita Brewing Co.; Amber Lager

• Beer Advocate Score: 89
• Origin: Louisiana
• Description:
• Appearance:  Amber color with fine clarity.
• Nose:  Nice malty nose with some sugar notes
• Taste: It’s a caramel sweetness countered by a bittersweet hoppiness. It’s pretty impressive actually. I taste some breadniess, and other complexities.
• Retail Price: $8.85/6pk

Food and beverage tickets are available at 

Mary's Liquor, Health First Chiropractic, Celeste Looney Insurance, and TRA Photography. 

$25 each or 2/$40. 

Can you tell me more about door prizes at Uncorked 2015?

How do I get a door prize ticket?

Answer these questions:

Are you going to Uncorked 2015: Celebrating Teachers on May 7 from 6-9 at the Spider Gallery?
Are you a TPS employee?
Are you a TPS teacher?

"Yes" to any of the above questions gets you a door prize ticket.

So I can get up to three tickets just by walking in the door?

Yes.

What if I want more?

If you participate in the wine and food pairings, then you will get an additional ticket. Wine & food tickets are available for purchase at door or pre-order at Celeste Looney Insurance, Health First Chiropractic and Mary's Liquor.

Cool.  What if I love the prizes so much that I really want to get an edge on the competition...and want more chances to win?

Additional door prize tickets will be available for purchase.  $3 each or 2 for $5.

I can hardly wait.  Who would want to miss such a great event?

Good question.

Uncorked 2015 is Different

TPSF is so excited about our upcoming event Uncorked 2015: Celebrating Teachers.  If you've celebrated with us in the past, you'll see lots of changes.  Here's what to expect from Thursday, May 7.

Admission is free.  Win door prizes and participate in silent auction.  Our community has poured support into this event, providing many prizes for participants to take home. If you work in the schools, drop by and be appreciated. If you are a community member, here's your chance to thank them for their hard work.  

Wine and food pairings are $25 each or 2/$40.  As always, Mary's Liquor has donated a variety of tasty wines and we've paired them with cheese.   Your favorite wine from Mary's Liquor will be available for purchase, and proceeds will go to Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation. What's new? Local restaurants have donated food to the event. So, your wine and food ticket get you a lot more for your money. Tickets are available at the door or for pre-purchase at Celeste Looney Insurance, Health First Chiropractic, and Mary's Liquor.

Join us May 7 from 6-9 at the Spider Gallery.  We are focused on having fun during Teacher Appreciation Week.  

Introducing your TPSF 2015-2016 Board of Trustees...

Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation

Board of Directors

2015-2016

Officers

President:  Barbara Fuller

Vice-President: Lucas Foster

Secretary:  Loretta Keener

Treasurer:  Allen Scroggins

Board of Directors

Brandi Barnett (public relations)

Breanna Batey (event coordinator)

Kim Copeland

Lisa Czlonka

Amber George

Janine Hembree

Zac Priest

Mesha Sanchez

Carrie Scearce

Ashley Talburt

Kin Thompson 

Ex Officio

 Superintendent of Schools: Lisa Presley

We had a fabulous year, awarding over $45,000 to teachers. We'd like to thank outgoing officers for their dedication and contribution to Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation:

President: Lucas Foster

Vice-President: Barbara Fuller

Secretary: Janine Hembree

Treasurer: Allen Scroggins

If you read this year's list officers and board members, you'll see we don't let them get away that easily. 

Bring on the 2015-2016 year. We're ready!

Congratulations to Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation's 2015 Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation 2015 grant recipients!

Some of our amazing grant recipients were not caught on camera, but have a look at those who were.

Sequoyah

ICan With iPads (Tiffany Cacy)

Heritage

iPads for ELLs (Yazmin Quezada, Melissa Cluck)

Cherokee

Enhancing Literacy (Crystal Young)

Inventing the Future (Lori Robertson)

Science and Social Studies (Jessica Morrison)

Tech for Reading Fluency (Amy Batie, Leslie Booth)

May I Have Your Attention, Please (Gina L. Fisher)

Greenwood

Mini Ways to Reach Many Learners (Deena Jones)

Cooking for a Cause (Nikki Molloy)

iPad Minis for Impact (Leslie Richardson)

Tech in Literacy Lab (Jessica Robinson)

Advancing Robotics (Kymberly Tinsley)

Tahlequah Middle School

Circle of Life (David Fuller)

Beyond the Classroom (Vicki Bangle)

Choir Robes for the Masses (Amy Wright)

Weather Station (Harold Terry)

Buzzing our Way (Kathy Carey)

Tahlequah High School

Artists and Technology (Ellie Peterson)

Calculators for Testing (Sharon Champlin)

Quick Response (Gabriela Veith)

Central Academy

Lifelong Readers (Marketta Johnson)

Way to go, educators!  Thanks for submitting your grants. 

Don't forget to get your PO to your principal as soon as possible so that these grants can be put into action. Also, please email us with updates and pictures to tpsfoundation@gmail.com. We look forward to highlighting your successes.

Click here to donate to Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation.

TPSF: Granting Wishes since 1989

Over $45,000 worth of grants were awarded on January 16, 2015.

Congratulations, teachers!

Take a look at this year's exciting grants.

If you're a grant recipient, please submit your PO to principals in a timely manner so you can get your great ideas into action as soon as possible. Unfortunately, money can't carry over after this semester. We can't wait to hear how your ideas are working in your classroom!

If you're a teacher or principal, grants can be submitted at any time, all year on our website: www.tahlequahpublicschoolsfoundation.org. 

Donations can be made online or mailed to

Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation

1 Plaza South, PMB #276

Tahlequah, OK 74464