By Janet Mitchell, PTF Communications and Publicity Chair
Last Saturday was a unique and special occasion the St. Margaret’s community will always remember. At Club 30: A Tartan Jazz Club, the entire St. Margaret’s community gathered to celebrate the school’s 30th year and raise funds for the school. This glamorous night at the St. Regis Resort featured silent and live auctions, student performances and a moving film launching the public leadership phase of the Building on the Promise campaign.
The 1930s-era cars, magnificently outfitted ballroom, and lavish table settings and floral arrangements …

This annual event supporting the St. Margaret’s Library presented by the Parent Teacher Fellowship will be held on Friday, April 30, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the beautiful McMackin family Newport Coast residence. The theme of this year’s luncheon is “Teatime in Wonderland,” and the Queen of Hearts hereby invites all interested hostesses and servers to contact the PTF for more information about how to decorate a table at this important yearly fund-raiser. Read the proclamation by the Queen of Hearts.

The annual Spring Fundraiser is just a day away, and the St. Margaret’s community is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of St. Margaret’s and support our school at Club 30, held at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. There are many aspects to this historic occasion, and as you prepare for the exciting and fun night, browse information about St. Regis accommodations and Kids’ Club, the Wayne Foster Band, the performances by our own Tartan performing artists, exciting live auction options, and …

Never before has a St. Margaret’s event generated as much excitement and anticipation as this year’s Spring Fundraiser, Club 30, coming up on February 27. With a nod to the 1930s, and the elegant setting of the beautiful St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, this will be a night you don’t want to miss. Not only will we dance to the sounds of the fabulous and world-renowned Wayne Foster Band, but we will have an opportunity to see and hear St. Margaret’s very own student performers in a vignette designed to …

The next PTF General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, at 8:15 a.m., in the Tartan Center. Dr. Regina McDuffie will be speaking about “Academics & How We Use Assessment to Improve Student Performance.” There will also be a school facilities update. To read the full meeting agenda, click here.

The PTF is pleased to announce that the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, destination for the PTF Spring Fundraiser, Club 30: A Tartan Jazz Club, has offered special room rates and also a Kids Club for February 27, the night of Club 30.
Accommodations: The St. Regis will be offering all St. Margaret’s attendees a special room rate of $299 on Saturday night. To book a room, call the St. Regis Resort at (949) 234-3200 and mention the St. Margaret’s Club 30 Celebration.
Kids Club: As a special courtesy to our families, …

As the PTF Spring Fundraiser, Club 30, quickly approaches, it is exciting to think about all this evening has in store. Whether you are in 1930s attire or something favorite from your closet, and whether you prefer dancing the Fox Trot, dancing to contemporary music, or just enjoying the live entertainment while others dance, this will be a night to remember for all. The ballroom at the St. Regis will be transformed into a Tartan Jazz Club of the Big Band era with performances by St. Margaret’s students, and the …

Last week, students in the Middle and Upper School students experienced the rich heritage of the Inca and Aymara cultures through Latin American music and dance. These Cultural Arts assemblies sponsored by the Parent Teacher Fellowship featured Bolivian musical and dance performances by Alturas Music. St. Margaret’s PTF Arts Alliance Upper School Cultural Arts Chair Carol Kelly, says, “The goal of these assemblies is to being music from other countries to the students.” This group in particular was well-suited to do so, as Mrs. Kelly elaborates: “They make their own …

Seize the opportunity now to bid on fabulous one-of-a-kind items in the PTF Spring Fundraiser online auction. It is easy and fun to participate, and the bidding process is quick and easy. Don’t wait until the last minute to browse the site and see what catches your eye for yourself of for the perfect gift.
There are more than 140 fabulous items, including Lunch with the Headmaster, Upper School Student Parking Space, Principal for a Day, Teacher for a Day, Locker Choice for a Student and friend, a Wii Tournament and …

More than 20 Middle School and Upper School student performers will sing, dance, or play instruments at the PTF Fundraiser, Club 30: A Tartan Jazz Club, showcasing student talent and the breadth and excellence of the St. Margaret’s education. As Club 30 begins, enjoy performances by concert pianist George Ko, a nine-piece chamber orchestra, and a 10-piece jazz combo. Students will also take the spotlight during dinner in the main ballroom, with a duet by Middle School vocalists Miranda Mower and Morgan Higgins, and a lyrical dance performance by Middle …