Glowing for Good: Lighting Up Our School Community for a Great Cause

When it comes to supporting our children’s schools, a little creativity can go a long way & sometimes, it even glows! This year, a team of parents wanted to make our fundraising efforts for my son’s public school not only impactful but also unforgettable. The result? A GLOW Party that lit up the school for a great cause! From neon decorations to glowing games & endless fun, our goal was to create an event that brought everyone together while raising funds for the programs that 

In the Multipurpose Room we sectioned out the following areas: 

1. Disco GLOW Den: DJ Rector kept the beats pumping while the disco ball spun & lights danced across the room. Neon beach balls, LED balloons, & hula hoops added an extra pop of color & energy, creating the perfect backdrop for kids to show off their brightest moves on the dance floor.

 Items Donated

Oriental Trading

• UFO Lamp Party Light

• Bright Beach Balls

Parents:

• Table Decorations 

• LED Hula Hoops 

• LED Balloons 

2. The GLOW Zone: Completely darkened & lit only by black lights, this glowing wonderland transformed into a dance-meets-discovery space. With neon floor tape, vibrant cups for building, & pops of luminous décor, every child shined—literally! Their glowing clothes, body paint, tattoos, & accessories came alive in a glowing display of color & movement.

Items Donated

Oriental Trading:

• Neon Fringe Chandeliers 

• Neon Stretchy Noodle Balls

Parents:

• LED Black Lights 

• Neon 16oz Plastic Cups

• Neon Tape

• Lets Glow Sign + Fringe 

  
  

3. GLOW Up Ink & Gear: Right before entering the GLOW Zone, guests stopped by this station to gear up for the fun ahead! Tables were stocked with glowing accessories, temporary tattoos, & body paint—everything needed for kids to transform into radiant party-goers ready to light up the night.

Items Donated

Oriental Trading:

• Glow Bracelet & Necklace Assortment

Parents:

• Tattoos 

• Body Paint 

• Light Up Halloween Rings 

• Finger Lights 

• LED Bracelets

  
  

4.The GLOW Slime Station: The biggest hit of the event! This sensory-filled table invited kids to mix, stretch, & squish oozing neon slime. Black tablecloths made the colors pop, while neon bowls, cups, plates, potion bottles, gems, & glitter turned this into a mesmerizing hands-on experience. It was messy & magical!

Items Donated

Oriental Trading:

• Table Cloth Clips

• Black Table Cloth

• Colorful Slime

• Glow and the Dark Slime

• Plastic Bowls

• Plastic Cups

• Margarita Glasses

Parents:

• Kitchen Shelves 

• Handy Scoopers 

• Potion Bottles

• Neon Gems 

5.Color & GLOW: Art met illumination at this creative corner! With black canvases & neon acrylic markers, kids doodled, designed, & let their imaginations glow. Every stroke and swirl lit up under the black lights, turning simple drawings into radiant works of art.

Items Donated

Discount School Supply:

• 8 by 8 Black Canvases

Parents:

• Neon & Bright Acrylic Markers 

  
  

6. GLOW-gineers: Our budding builders got to shine as GLOW-gineers! Using glowing pebbles, cylinders, construction blocks, octagon stackers, & linking discs, kids explored creativity & design on the light panel & mood table. This area blended engineering, imagination, & illumination—true STEM fun in action!

Items Donated

Discount School Supply:

• Glowing Pebbles

• Glowing Cylinders

• Stack & Build Glow Blocks

• Linking Discs

• Rainbow Octagon Stackers

• Large Light Panel

• Mood Table

7. Bead & GLOW: This station offered a bright twist on classic jewelry-making. With trays full of neon & glow-in-the-dark beads, kids designed their own accessories to wear proudly around the party. The result? A parade of handmade glowing awesome accessories. 

Items Donated

Oriental Trading: 

• Glow and the Dark Pony Beads

Discount School Supply:

• Bead Bundle

• Fluorescent Fuse Beads

Parents:

• Tinker Trays

• Tackle Box

• Scissors

• Tape

  
  

  A huge thank-you to our wonderful sponsors, Oriental Trading & Discount School Supply, for their generous donations (everything linked in the blog) & to our incredible parent community whose efforts & support made this night glow brighter than ever!