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The Acorn-A School for Young Children offers developmentally appropriate educational opportunities for children ages 3 through 8. Learning through play in all the best ways possible, because Tall Oaks from Little Acorns Grow!

The Acorn&#39;s 46th Annual Fundraiser.&nbsp;This year we have two incredible fundraising opportunities. The Acorn Family Fun Day, &quot;Play is Powerful&quot; and An Evening for Purpose and Play, &quot;Raise Your Glass&quot;. Event #1: Family Fun Day, &quot;Play is Powerful&quot; was held on March 21st at The Acorn. Thank you for those who attended this event! Photos coming soon!______________________ Event #2: Wine and Cheese Silent Auction, An Evening for Purpose and Play, &quot;Raise your Glass&quot;. Enjoy an evening of community, drinks, live music, bidding on class projects, curated auction items, wine pull, and raising a toast to our Acorn - Tall Oaks campus. Those in attendance will have a chance to win a door prize. Must be present to win. An event for adults 21 &amp; up. The Acorn&#39;s Evening for Purpose and Play is THIS Saturday, March 28, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Tall Oaks School, 419 E. Magnolia Ave.&nbsp; Admission &amp; Activity Tickets 1)&nbsp;General Admission:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;⁕ &nbsp; Ticket Price is $35.00, available until 11:55pm on Friday, 3/27&nbsp; &nbsp;⁕ &nbsp; Ticket Price at the Door is $45.00 Each Ticket is for 1 person:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ages 21 &amp; up&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Each ticket includes 2 Drink Tokens (Wine or Mocktails).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Also, includes Appetizers.&nbsp;</li></ul>2) Wine Pull, $25.00 - Enjoy a wine bottle valued between $20-$100 with your wine pull ticket purchase.&nbsp; 3) Private label Wine Tasting, $25.00- Enjoy an opportunity to taste a pour from a private label that is no longer being produced and bid on a case of the remaining supply. 4) Silent Auction - from class projects and outings to gifts and collectables, you&#39;re sure to find something unique.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Please note: there are 2 different Silent Auction Links</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">One includes Class Projects, Teacher Outings, &amp; Acorn Items</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The other auction link includes all items donated: Gift Baskets, Themed Packages, Gift Cards, Resort Stays, and more.</li></ul> 5) Americus Diamond &quot;Circle of Support&quot; Necklace Raffle drawing. The Acorn-A School for Young Children is hosting its annual spring raffle for an Americus Diamond &quot;Circle of Support&quot; diamond necklace. It is $25.00 for each ticket. Drawing is scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 28th at 6:30pm. You do not need to be present to win. The winner will be informed via phone call and/or email.&nbsp; 6) Door prizes.&nbsp; Must be present to win. Thank you for supporting our mission; your contribution is invaluable! If you aren&#39;t able to make it, please consider making a donation to The Acorn! <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.theacornschool.net/contribute/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.theacornschool.net/contribute/</a>If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may bring payment directly to the The Acorn School (3501 Broadway) front office.&nbsp; We are excited for you to join us for fun, friendship, and fundraising!&nbsp; For our Wine and Cheese Silent Auction, parking is available at the Tall Oaks campus (419 E Magnolia). Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday (3/28) evening from 5-7pm!

The Acorn's 46th Family Fundraiser; "Play is Powerful" and "Raise Your Glass"

The Play is Powerful Silent Auction supports The Acorn &ndash; A School for Young Children in nurturing curious, confident learners through play-based education. Hosted during our adults-only Wine &amp; Cheese event at our new campus, this special evening also celebrates our exciting expansion into 1st and 2nd grades this fall. Your bids directly support the environments where children explore, create, and build meaningful friendships every day. From thoughtfully designed classrooms to engaging materials and small class sizes, every contribution helps us grow while staying true to our mission. Browse the items, place your best bid, and know you are helping shape the next chapter of The Acorn.&nbsp; Together, we can keep play at the heart of childhood&mdash;and carry it forward as our students grow.<div data-edge="true" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>

Play is Powerful Silent Auction

Welcome to The Acorn Silent Auction&nbsp;From one-of-a-kind class projects to memorable teacher outings and favorite Acorn goodies, every bid helps nurture joyful, play-based learning for our young children. Your support keeps our classrooms creative, our community connected, and our students exploring with confidence. Browse, bid, and have fun knowing you&rsquo;re directly supporting The Acorn&rsquo;s warm, engaging environment for every child.

Class Projects & Teacher Experiences Auction

The Acorn School is celebrating 46 years of providing preschool through first-grade education to 135 children. As a non-profit, we maintain a low student-teacher ratio to ensure personalized, engaging learning. Despite the high-quality program we offer, we operate at a deficit of over $100,000 annually, which we cover through donations and fundraising. This year, our fundraiser is crucial as we&rsquo;ve made the pivotal decision to purchase a beautiful new property for our elementary school and will be adding second grade this coming school year. We plan to continue expanding each year, adding a new grade up to fifth grade. The Acorn School would not be successful without your support. We are deeply grateful for the support of our community in helping us secure a bright future for our students.<span contenteditable="false" draggable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable fr-rounded fr-bordered" fr-original-style="width: 374px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" style="width: 374px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1768599100/wysiwyg/cqcj9qoafrkzlpmpluty.jpg" style="width: 362px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; border-radius: 10px; background-clip: padding-box; border: 5px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);" fr-original-style="width: 362px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded fr-bordered"><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style="" style="outline: transparent solid 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: auto; display: block; padding: 5px 5px 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; opacity: 0.9; width: 100%;">419 E. Magnolia The Acorn Tall Oaks Elementary School <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1768599595/wysiwyg/eswchbgv1s7nsy0h75am.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; float: none; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; border-radius: 10px; background-clip: padding-box; border: 5px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; float: none; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">&nbsp;

The Acorn School is celebrating 46 years of providing preschool through first-grade education to 135 children. As a non-profit, we maintain a low student-teacher ratio to ensure personalized, engaging learning. Despite the high-quality program we offer, we operate at a deficit of over $100,000 annually, which we cover through donations and fundraising. This year, our fundraiser is crucial as we’ve made the pivotal decision to purchase a beautiful new property for our elementary school and will be adding second grade this coming school year. We plan to continue expanding each year, adding a new grade up to fifth grade. The Acorn School would not be successful without your support. We are deeply grateful for the support of our community in helping us secure a bright future for our students.419 E. MagnoliaThe Acorn Tall Oaks Elementary School

At The Acorn- A School for Young Children, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful hands-on experiences. Guided by child development research, our approach honors how children truly grow&mdash;by engaging their senses, thinking creatively, and discovering the world at their own pace. Our Acorn parents have been asking for years to add on elementary grades. With 46 years laying the foundation for lifelong learners, from pre-k through Kindergarten, who are confident, thoughtful, and eager to discover; we believe it&#39;s time to expand this learning experience to elementary age children. Now, we are ready to take the next big step. With the purchase of a new building, we will expand The Acorn School Tall Oaks into the elementary years&mdash;creating a space where curiosity doesn&rsquo;t fade, creativity is celebrated, and learning remains joyful. This new school will allow children to continue learning through play as it evolves into problem-solving, collaboration, and deep thinking. Each child will be supported as an individual, with learning experiences designed for success and confidence. Our dream is a school where children love to learn, feel capable, and are excited to walk through the doors each day. Your support helps turn this vision into reality. Together, we can build a school that nurtures lifelong learners&mdash;one joyful discovery at a time.

At The Acorn- A School for Young Children, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful hands-on experiences. Guided by child development research, our approach honors how children truly grow—by engaging their senses, thinking creatively, and discovering the world at their own pace. Our Acorn parents have been asking for years to add on elementary grades. With 46 years laying the foundation for lifelong learners, from pre-k through Kindergarten, who are confident, thoughtful, and eager to discover; we believe it's time to expand this learning experience to elementary age children.Now, we are ready to take the next big step.With the purchase of a new building, we will expand The Acorn School Tall Oaks into the elementary years—creating a space where curiosity doesn’t fade, creativity is celebrated, and learning remains joyful. This new school will allow children to continue learning through play as it evolves into problem-solving, collaboration, and deep thinking.Each child will be supported as an individual, with learning experiences designed for success and confidence. Our dream is a school where children love to learn, feel capable, and are excited to walk through the doors each day.Your support helps turn this vision into reality. Together, we can build a school that nurtures lifelong learners—one joyful discovery at a time.

The Acorn School Tall Oaks Donation

Your gift helps Millie&rsquo;s PlayGarden grow into a daily adventure for our Acorn kids 🌱 Together, we&rsquo;re creating a safe, natural space where children can dig, climb, imagine, and learn through play. Every contribution&mdash;large or small&mdash;plants something real:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sturdy play structures for brave climbers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Gardens to explore bugs, leaves, and seasons 🐞</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cozy nooks for stories, friendship, and quiet moments</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A lasting gathering place for the Tall Oaks community</li></ul> Thank you for helping curiosity take root at The Acorn School.

Your gift helps Millie’s PlayGarden grow into a daily adventure for our Acorn kids 🌱 Together, we’re creating a safe, natural space where children can dig, climb, imagine, and learn through play.Every contribution—large or small—plants something real:Sturdy play structures for brave climbersGardens to explore bugs, leaves, and seasons 🐞Cozy nooks for stories, friendship, and quiet momentsA lasting gathering place for the Tall Oaks communityThank you for helping curiosity take root at The Acorn School.

The Acorn - A School for Young Children

The Acorn - A School for Young Children

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The Acorn's 46th Family Fundraiser; "Play is Powerful" and "Raise Your Glass"

Play is Powerful Silent Auction

Class Projects & Teacher Experiences Auction

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