By Alley Bulka
My name is Ms. Alley, and I’ve had the joy of teaching many little ones here at the Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center (if not your child yet, I might soon!). Every day I watch children grow into curious, confident learners guided by a team that pours their hearts into everything we do.
What makes Cohn ECLC truly special isn’t just what happens in the classroom. It’s our shared commitment to making this experience accessible to every family. Already this year — in just six months — we’ve awarded $50,000 in scholarships to help Cohn ECLC families access the care and learning they need.
That’s why I’m inviting you to the 4th Annual J’la Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year. This event supports the scholarship fund that helps ensure that all children can access the high-quality start that the Cohn ECLC provides.
This year we’re offering free babysitting for parents who attend the J’la plus something extra special just for Cohn ECLC families: One of you will win a full month of ECLC tuition!
Here’s how to enter*:
- 1 ticket to J’la = 1 raffle entry
- Be sure to select “ECLC parent” on the ticket order form
- Raffle is nontransferable and open only to current Cohn ECLC parents (including staff)
- Winners will be announced during the event (so you must attend to claim your prize)
- Here ya go: Purchase tickets and enter raffle
Win a custom party for your child’s classroom
This year’s live and silent auctions are packed with exciting packages, including several family-friendly bundles perfect for Cohn ECLC parents. For the first time ever, we’ll also be auctioning off a custom classroom party for each age group, designed especially with your little ones in mind.
We’re dreaming up themed celebrations like pancake breakfasts in pajamas, construction zone adventures, Kindermusik dance parties, popsicle socials, and art studio days.
We’re still collecting silent auction items, too, so if you have something to contribute (like experience packages, concert tickets, vacation stays, or curated gift baskets), you can donate here. Every item makes a difference in supporting our school and the families that utilize The J every day.
Thanks for making our classrooms such joyful places to be. I hope to see you at J’la — with your party clothes on and your bidding paddles ready!
Alley Bulka is a longtime teacher in the Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center.