Bear River Renaissance
100 Wheatland Park Dr., Wheatland, CA 95692
Phone: (530) 633-3135 -- Fax: (530) 633-3142
Dear Community Supporter,
Bear River is a K-8 School which prides itself on providing an environment which encourages academic
excellence by acknowledging students’ efforts and good behavior. At the heart of this school culture is the Bear
River Renaissance program. Our program provides recognition for student achievement and supports student
activities at the school.
The Renaissance Program began in 1999. In 2001, Bear River had 44 % of its students recognized for having a
3.0 GPA or better. In the 3rd trimester of our 2021/2022 school year, we recognized 75% of our students for
achieving a 3.0 GPA or better. We attribute much of that to our Renaissance Program. One of the most powerful
components of the program is that every student with a 3.0 GPA or better is given a theme based Renaissance
t-shirt. These are coveted items at Bear River. Seeing this sea of achievement is inspiring to the students,
teachers, and community as they celebrate each trimester at the Renaissance Rally. As the school’s most formal
event, this celebration brings hundreds together in a show of unity to honor the accomplishments of students,
staff, faculty, and community members, and to rededicate themselves to the principles of “it takes a community to
raise a child.” The community is always invited to attend our rallies. Our link is
https://vimeo.com/bearriverschool, so if you would like to see for yourself, you can watch our last rally on our
website or you are welcome to attend our next rally in March 2023.
With dwindling budgets and greater demands being placed on education it becomes necessary to find additional
streams of revenue to continue to offer incentives to students in the rural Wheatland, CA, and Beale Air Force
Base communities. Our annual Julie Tyler Celebrity Renaissance Dinner is one of the ways that we continue to
fund the Renaissance program. We hope to hold the dinner in February 2024. This celebrity waiter dinner
incorporates certain key elements -- high-profile members of the community serving as waiters, a live auction,
and a night of healthy competition, all culminating in financial reward for the hosts.
This is where we need your help; we need items donated for our silent auction/basket raffle and as student
incentives/rewards. Donations may include merchandise or services provided by your company. We do know that
support during this difficult economic time is a struggle; however, there are many benefits. As
a nonprofit foundation (EIN is 26-3517406), your donation is tax deductible. But most importantly your company
will be known as a supporter of education, which is another way to show your community that you can help
students be successful.
Thank you for your consideration, and we would very much appreciate any donation you could make.
Thank you,
Amanda Taylor
Renaissance Donations
530-633-3135
ataylor@wheatland.k12.ca.us