John B. Gorrie Elementary, located in South Tampa, is the oldest, still operating, public school in the State of
Florida.
The purpose of the Foundation is to receive donations and grants of money or property of any kind or value and disburse funds in order to preserve and record the history of Gorrie Elementary School, promote public education, support the curriculum of Gorrie Elementary School, beautify Gorrie Elementary School and its grounds, and advance any other lawful purpose not for pecuniary profit that relates to Gorrie Elementary School, and such other exclusively religious, charitable, scientific, literary and education purpose within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) on the Internal Revenue Code.
Any Member in good standing with Gorrie Elementary PTA shall be a general member of the Foundation. The Management of the Foundation, and the direction and control of its assets, liabilities, income, and expenses shall be vested in its Board of Directors. The Foundation’s fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30.
Jaguar Summer Camp is a sports and fine arts camp for boys and girls entering grades 1– 5. Children will experience a variety of activities that are designed to be fun, interactive, academic and physical, to help keep their minds and bodies in shape. Your child is certain to have a BLAST with their peers in a fun, safe, positive environment. Camps are Monday – Thursday.
Click here to learn more and register.
The MAGIC Program is a tutorial program funded by the Gorrie Foundation. There has been an increased need, as well as an increase desire, for MAGIC tutorial services on the part of Gorrie students and their parents.
Click here for details about the MAGIC program including pre and post tutorial test scores.
Advertise your business, organization, or family’s dedication to our school in the Gala’s NEW Online Registration and Auction Catalog. You can thank a special teacher, honor your student, or share an important message that will reach the Gorrie community on this special evening. Your donation is tax deductible and checks should be made to the Gorrie Foundation.
Check out the Sponsorship Levels available to you.
Click here for more information and our programs ads flyer.
We can help with ad development so just drop us an e-mail or give us a call and let us know how we can help!
Pricing:
Landing Page (limited to 2 ads) $1,000
Online Registration Page (limited to 2 ads) 750
Online Catalog Ad (limited to 4 square ads) 200
Logo Ad in Online Catalog 100
All advertisements include a link to your web-site and will be posted on the Gorrie Foundation Website through February 2011!
Deadline: Advertisements will be accepted until March 1st, 2010.
Contact Info:
Sherri Kincade 404-8365, sherri.kincade@gmail.com
Lauri Bringgold 254-7841, lbringgold@verizon.net
Gorrie Gala 2010 is coming March 19th.
Click here to register online.
Once there you can buy tickets, register, and view the auction catalog.

Gorrie Gala Italiano
Friday, March 19th, 2010
6:00PM to 11:00PM
Location: The Ritz Ybor
***Great Fun – Great Food – Great Music***
The Foundation’s Gala Committee is very excited about this year’s big event. We have been concentrating our efforts on two important goals: first to make the evening more affordable while still maintaining the grand style that makes Gala so much fun AND second is to increase awareness of how crucial the money raised at Gala is to improve our school and enhance our children’s education. (The Gala is the Foundation’s only fund raising event each year.)
This year’s ticket price is 33% less than in previous years – $50 per person. Our Gorrie families and friends will get the following great benefits:
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Make Your Mark Now!
Have your child’s name or that of a loved one engraved on a brick to be installed in the Coliseum Walkway.If you do it now, it will be installed before Kindergarten begins. For years to come, your child will enjoy seeing their own brick every time they pass over the walkway on their way to PE class and on any return visits from middle school and beyond.
Follow the links below to buy your brick today!
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