Golden Valley Educational Foundation

03/28/2026

Silent auction is now open!

🌺 Our Golden Valley Gala & Art Auction is HERE! 🌺

The Silent Auction is officially LIVE and open to everyone — you do NOT need to attend the gala to bid!

🛎️ Bidding closes at 8:15 PM on March 28
🎨 Browse unique class art, experiences, and one-of-a-kind items
📍 Winners must be able to pick up items from the school

Start bidding now and support our students:
https://goldenvalleygala.schoolauction.net/2026/catalog

Every bid makes a difference — thank you for being part of our community! 💛

03/17/2026

🎟️✨ Enchanted Raffle Tickets Are Here! ✨🎟️

Want a chance to win a beautiful class art piece made by students of Golden Valley Charter Schools before it even hits the auction block? Now’s your chance!

🌟 Enchanted Tickets are just $20 and open to everyone.
🎨 Choose from a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind class creations:
https://goldenvalleygala.schoolauction.net/2026/catalog?per_page=12&guest_preview_mode=&show_items_view=true&q%5Bcategory_name_eq%5D=Classroom+Project

✨ Only 100 tickets available — and you can buy more than one to increase your chances!

📝 Be sure to note which item you’d love to win when purchasing. (If not selected, we’ll draw another winner.)

⏳ Sales end when tickets sell out or at the start of the auction on March 28 at 7:00 PM.

🎉 Winner announced before the live auction begins!

🎈 Don’t miss this fun and meaningful way to support our school and take home something truly special.

03/04/2026

Wow! We are almost Sold out. If you have been waiting to get your tickets, do so before they are gone.

SchoolAuction.net and TofinoAuctions.com are web applications designed to simplify and streamline managing fundraising auctions.

01/31/2026

Golden Valley Charter Schools Gala & Auction 2026 tickets are now live! This is a 21+ event fundraiser for the schools. Last year we raised 30,000.

SchoolAuction.net and TofinoAuctions.com are web applications designed to simplify and streamline managing fundraising auctions.

12/18/2025

💛🏃‍♀️ Eagle Chase Fundraiser – Thank You! 🏃‍♂️💛

Thank you to our incredible students, families, staff, volunteers, and supporters for making this year’s Eagle Chase Jog-A-Thon a huge success!

Celebrating 15 years of Eagle Chase is no small feat, and this event continues to be a vital fundraiser for Golden Valley Charter Schools. Every lap, pledge, and cheer helps support our students and school community.

✨ Swag update:
All fundraising-level swag has been delivered, and top flyer swag is on the way for those students who truly ran their best!

A special shoutout to our fundraising team, who put in countless hours to bring this event together, and to our amazing volunteers and community members who helped make the day fun, positive, and memorable for everyone involved.

We are so grateful for your support—Golden Valley is stronger because of you! 🦅💛

11/05/2025

🌿 Thank You, Golden Valley Community! 🌿

Together, we raised $101,000 through this year’s Eagle Chase Jog-a-Thon!

In 2023, we raised $60,195, in 2024, $90,011 — and this year, we surpassed our goal! 🎉

Your joyful participation, generosity, and community spirit make it possible to continue funding public Waldorf education for all Golden Valley Charter School students. Golden Valley Charter Schools

With gratitude,
💚 The Golden Valley Educational Foundation
(A volunteer parent organization supporting both River and Orchard Schools)

09/12/2025

Great mixer last week! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to connect and share ideas—we felt the energy in the room! Special gratitude to Out of Bounds for generously waiving the room fee and providing direct service. 🙌

We’ve got a fun, professional team ready to make this a strong fundraising year for Golden Valley. Thank you, parents, for showing up, speaking up, and offering ideas. Together, we’re building the momentum to sustain and grow our schools! 🌟

Our Gala Committee Mixer for fundraising idea and development is 9/24! Look for communications in ParentSquare.

09/02/2025

We are thrilled to announce Stephanie Parmely as Vice Chair of GVEF this year!

Stephanie first heard about Golden Valley Charter School through her hairdresser, whose family was among the school’s founding families. As a psychologist, she fully embraces the Waldorf approach to education, which nurtures the “whole brain” child. Stephanie is a parent of one Olive Tree alumnus and a current 6th grader in Poppy Class.

She says, “The quality of the teachers, curriculum, and activities at GVCS is remarkable, especially as we strive to raise emotionally intelligent, socially adept children. We need more tuition-free Waldorf schools that foster the kind of learning children need to grow into balanced, capable adults. This is why I support our school with both my time and resources—to ensure students have the supplies and experiences they need, and teachers receive the training and mentorship to guide our children alongside us.”

Chime in and welcome Stephanie in this new volunteer role. We look forward to her talents shaping our support and events.

photo: Stephanie volunteering at our Enchanted Forest Gala 2024 Lake Natoma Inn

08/22/2025

For the past five years, Darryl Cragun has been a dedicated member of the Golden Valley Educational Foundation, bringing both vision and heart to our community. Since stepping into the role of Fundraising Chair in 2021, Darryl has guided GVEF through some of our most impactful campaigns, helping bridge the funding gap and ensure that Golden Valley Charter Schools continue to thrive.

He brought his 25 years of design experience into creating graphics for GVEF and the schools, blending creativity with a deep commitment to supporting our community. Darryl’s work has not only elevated our fundraising efforts but also strengthened the connections between families, teachers, and supporters of Golden Valley.

We are deeply grateful for Darryl’s fundraising support, perseverance, and heart. Thank you for his dedication and the legacy of his service will continue to benefit our students and families for years to come.

07/04/2025

Congratulations and thank you to all of our Community Volunteers for their contributions at this year’s Golden Valley Fireworks Fundraiser! The following have earned prizes for their sweat and efforts this season:

Raffle Prize Winners (GV River, 4 qty)
Katie Gerski - Keller
Jessica Haynes
Michelle Drawdy
Eric Lucero

Raffle Prize Winners (GV Orchard, 4 qty)
Christy Dunn
AlainaWilliams
Pedro Martinez
Nichole Miller

Rapid Registration Winners
Briana D’Agostini (River)
Diana La Point (Orchard)

Most Volunteer Shifts (Family)
Lisa Otto (River)
Desiree Fox (Orchard)

Most Volunteer Shifts (Individual)
Marsha von Dessoneck (River)
Katie Alanis (Orchard)

MVP Award (ALL)
Marie McKeeth & Family

Thank you to EVERYONE for making this endeavor a continued success!

Sincerely,
Darryl Cragun & the GVEF Fireworks Crew�
Golden Valley Educational Foundation

06/29/2025

(Please share to friends and family on your FB Pages)

Hey Friends & Family, IF you're buying fireworks this year, buy them from us! Golden Valley Charter Schools is running TWO fireworks booths this summer, which means we’re doubling our fundraising potential!
With your help, we can raise $50,000+ to directly support our Public Waldorf curriculum, classroom supplies, and specialty programs.

GREENBACK Location
12417 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks
(at Greenback Lane, next to Urgent Care)

SUNRISE Location
5329 Sunrise Blvd, Fair Oaks
(Quail Pointe Center, next to Chili’s)

BOOTH HOURS
Saturday June 28th --> noon to 8pm
June 29th to July 3rd --> 10am to 8pm
FRIDAY July 4th --> 10am to 4pm

Let’s make this a success together and help spread the word!