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Monday, February 15, 2016

3 Massages by Yumna Kaluf, LMT

Life nowadays is stressful, and most of us know how this can progressively impact our health and overall sense of well-being. Enjoy three 90 minute massages by licensed massage therapist Yumna Kaluf, in her downtown Silver Spring office. 

Value: $390
Donor: Yumna Kaluf, LMT
 

$100 at Create! Arts Center

This certificate can be put towards camps, classes or art parties at Create! Arts Center in downtown Silver Spring.

Value: $100
Donor: Create! Arts Center

$50 Gift Certificate to Creative Parties Ltd.

Use this gift certificate towards the purchase of any custom order, invitations, stationary or gifts at Creative Parties, Ltd. in Bethesda.

Value: $50
Donor: Creative Parties, Ltd.
www.creativeparties.com

$100 Gift Certificate to Coppi's Organic Restaurant in Washington DC

Located in Cleveland Park, Coppi's Organic is one of the pioneers in locally and globally sourcing their products. Brought directly from organic farmers and purveyors who specialize in sustainable sourcing, our menu reflects the cuisine of the Ligurian Riviera while offering customers the opportunity to take pleasure in the bountiful harvest of the surrounding region. Coppi's Organic features an extensive wine list and hand-crafted cocktails.

Value: $100
Donor: Coppi's Organic Restaurant

Guest Conductor with Mr. Fisher and 8 Reserved Seats

Winner will conduct a song at the Spring Instrumental Music concert on Wednesday, June 8. The concert starts at 7 p.m. at B-CC High School. Mr. Fisher will rehearse the song and teach the winner how to conduct a band using a real baton that the winner will be able to keep. Winner is not required to be a current band student. This package also includes 8 reserved seats for family and friends to get a good view! We will also be sure to have a great commemorative photo taken of your child during this experience so that you can enjoy it for years to come. This 8x10 framed photo will include the date and event name on it as well as your child's name.

Value: Priceless 
Donor: Mr. Fisher

Cookie Decorating with Autism teachers Ms. Emily and Ms. Mary

One winner may invite two friends each to decorate a cookie one day right after school.

Value: priceless
Donor: Ms. Mary & Ms. Emily

NBC Tour

Are you ready for your morning pick-me-up? Then, this basket is for you! The coffee lover's basket includes everything you will need to start your morning right. A Mr. Coffee single-cup brewing system, green mountain k-cup pods (breakfast blend) coffee, a generous size mug and a Nestle Coffee Mate (French Vanilla) creamer.

Value: Priceless

I Come To You Inc., Saxophone Lesson

Thomas Robinson, professional saxophone musician and instructor will provide one free 45 minute saxophone lesson.

Value: $50
Donor: I Come To You, Inc.

Full Day of Childcare at MoEd

Need something new for days MCPS is closed? Ready to try out language learning? Jewish heritage you'd like to explore? MoEd—Hebrew for "special time"—is an after-school program for children K-5, combining Jewish content and immersive Hebrew language learning facilitated by native speakers with plenty of outdoor time, games and fun. Your winning bid buys your child admission to one of our Full Days, with activities like Master Chef competitions, field trips, and art projects led by local artists. On a day MCPS is closed your child can spend the day with MoEd!

Value: $70
Donor: MoEd Afterschool
 

2 Beginner Ski or Snowboard Packages at Ski Liberty

Each package includes a restricted lift ticket to the beginner ski area, complete rentals and a 90 minute class lesson.

Value: $198
Donor: Liberty Mountain

Coffee Lover's Basket



Are you ready for your morning pick-me-up? Then, this basket is for you! The coffee lover's basket includes everything you will need to start your morning right. A Mr. Coffee single-cup brewing system, green mountain k-cup pods (breakfast blend) coffee, a generous size mug and a Nestle Coffee Mate (French Vanilla) creamer.

Value: $100
Donor: Ms. Perno's Class Parents

Rock Creek Sports Club Bag of Goodies

Now is the perfect time to get fit and healthy! This prize offers a 3 month membership plus 1 hour of personal training. This is exactly what you need to make it through the cooler months of the year before summer! Rock Creek Sports Club is an independently-owned fitness center located in the mall across the street from RCFES.

Value: $309.00
Donor: Ms. Veirs's Class Parents

The Perfect Picnic Basket

Enjoy a gourmet picnic outing for four, complete with a suitcase style picnic basket with service for four including china, glassware, flatware and accessories. Drink an award‐winning bottle of wine and create your own menu using a $100 gift card from Trader Joe’s.

Value: $235
Donor: Ms. Schwartz's Class Parents

Washington Nationals Basket

4 tickets to the Nationals vs. Orioles game at Nationals Stadium on Wed, August 24 at 7pm in section 116.

4 family Nationals t-shirts:
1 Large Men's
1 Medium Women's
3 kids t-shirts (YS-YM-YL)

All the shirts are Nationals shirts.
Section 116 is behind the dugout in the lower level.


Value: $375
Donor: Ms. Jaffe's Class Parents

Book Club Basket

In this basket are wonderful additions to any book club or a “kit” to start your own! There are four great books, $50 in gift cards to get more excellent reads at Barnes and Noble, and a journal to write your insights while reading. You and your friends can even enjoy red or white wine and some chocolate during your literary discussions! If you’re also a solitary reader, you can enjoy coffee or tea with your $25 Starbucks gift card while you sneak in some book time. Carry your latest reads in your book-themed book bag, and mark your page with a great bookmark. Remember to “Keep Calm and Read On”!!

Value: $200.00
Donor: Ms. Guzman's Class Basket

Rock the Red Washington Capitals Basket

Are you ready to "Unleash the Fury"? The Washington Capitals are having an amazing season. They are currently ranked #1 in the Metropolitan Division and the League. If you haven't been to a game or want to up the ante with some great seats, this is your chance!! This Washington Capitals Hockey Basket includes 3 tickets, section 113, for the Saturday March 26th 7 PM Game. One signed "Latta" Hockey Puck. One Winter Classic XL Team Jersey. One Ovechkin Winter Hat, One Pair Kids Fuzzy Socks. One Men's Small T-Shirt. One Men's XL T-Shirt. One Baseball Hat. Two lanyards. One Burlap Bag. One Foam Puck and 3 Rock the Red Bracelets. GO CAPS!!!

Value: $550
Donor: Sra. Oh's Class Basket

Movie Night Basket

Lights! Camera! Action! Fun for the whole family! Enjoy fantastic family movie nights with this movie night gift basket full of fun. Pick your favorite movies with the included $50 Target gift card. Make yummy classic kettle-style movie popcorn with the Waring Pro Popcorn Maker from Crate & Barrel. Everything else you need is included for the perfect movie night: Crate & Barrel red popcorn bowl, organic popcorn kernels, red-carpet runner, The Lego Movie, Director’s Clapboard, movie decorations, supplies and more! 

Value: $240
Donor: Sra. Pacheco's Class Parents

Nighty Night Basket

As the day is winding down, everyone in your household is looking forward to those quiet, relaxing moments before drifting off to sleep. Our basket provides the entire family a way to ease in to dreamland. Wrap yourself in a deluxe sherpa blanket, while wearing cozy slippers, sipping sleepytime tea and diving into a book, unlocking the mysteries of lucid dreaming. Spend time in a relaxing, calming bubble bath while enjoying the flickering light of the drop-shaped, waterproof nightlight. Give your cat or dog the comfort of a secure blanket, complete with paw prints. The kids can quiet their minds and at the same time, enhance their math skills by reading one of the bedtime math books, part of a clever and successful math program. Or, if you need to drift on, pour a bottle of wine in to one of the shatterproof wine glasses, then finish the day off with a bottle of Baileys Irish Cream.

Value: $210
Donor:  Ms. Cohen's Class Basket

Camping Basket

Stock up on the ABC’s of Camping for your next family adventure! A is for Animals you will meet on your trip (Plush moose). B is for the Books to help you prepare (Wilderness Survival Guide). C is for the Cooler to pack all your food. D is drinking out of your new Canteen. E is for Emergency First Aid Kit for all the bumps and bruises. F is for the Fold-Up Chairs (2) you will need to sit by the fire. G is for the Guidebook made by the Kindergartners. H is for Hammock to take a quick nap. I is for Insect Repellant to keep you safe from mosquitos. J is for Jump Starting your fire with a Fire-starter. K is for the Kit of pots and pans you will need for your meals. L is for a Light (2) to wear on your head. M is for Marshmallows, Chocolate, and Graham Crackers to melt for S’mores. N is for the Night Sky Constellation Book to help you explore the planets and stars. O is for the One Mat to sleep on under your sleeping bag. P is for Poncho to keep you dry from the rain. Q is for the Quite comfy Hat to wear if it's cold. R is for REI—a $50 gift certificate to splurge on additional things. S is for S’mores to roast by the fire. T for the Tiny, but accessible Picnic Blanket you need for your lunch. U is for the Unopened bottle of Wine to open under the stars. V is for the Very bright Lantern to use in the dark. W is Water bottles needed for long hikes. X is for the eXciting Camping Songs you will sing. Y is Yawning after a long day of fun and ending it with worn out kids and a whole lot of Zzzzzz’s.

Value: $350.00
Donor: Ms. Spak's class parents

Local Errands Basket

Local Errand Running Basket ($180 value): All you need to make a day of errand running go smoothly! From pocket-size reusable grocery bags and a coupon wallet to help make groceries manageable; to an insulated coffee mug, coffee, snacks, an iTunes gift certificate, and a car organizer to make your time in the car enjoyable; to $100 in gift cards (Giant, Rite Aid and Dryer Cleaner) to pay for all those important errands. With a package like this, you’ll want to run errands every day!

Value: $180
Donor: Mr. Rosenthal's Class Parents

Time to Unwind with Wine & Sweets

Enjoy six bottles of wine (priced $12-$17 each), wine charms, chocolate and cookies.

Value: $100
Donor: Ms. Hanna's Class Parents

Learn the Inner Workings of the School with Assistant Principal Ms. Conley and Building Services Engineer Mr. Romero.

Spend a Morning as a Building Services Engineer with Mr. Romero, Building Services Manager and Ms. Conley, Assistant Principal. One winner, and an invited guest will spend a morning with Mr. Romero and Ms. Conley. You will conduct a school safety inspection of the doors and windows, change the marquee message, talk on a two-way radio, use tools to make repairs, and handle whatever else comes up. Debrief over lunch from the deli with Ms. Conley.

Value: Priceless
Donor: Mr. Romero & Ms. Conley 

A Day at the Beach Basket

Get your bathing suits ready for a day on the beach! This Eco-friendly basket has everything you'll need for a lovely day with your feet in the sand. It includes two beach towels, an insulated cooler with plastic snap containers, non-toxic ice packs, a beach ball, frisbee, sunscreen, and a coconut water candle to get your mind on the sun! Don't forget the awesome Tommy Bahama backpack chair to sit in while the family spends the perfect day by the ocean!

Value: $225
Donor: Ms. Crenshaw's Class Parents

Blissful Retreat Spa Day

$50 Spa Finder Gift Card
LUSH Shower gel and soap
THANN guest shower set
Burt's Bees Tips and Toes Kit
Shea Moisture Coconut/Hibiscus Body Scrub
Pure Body Sea Mud Mask
"Wash Away your Troubles" Bubble Bath
Aromatherapy "Sleep" Bath Soak
Hawaiian Tropic Lip Balm
Gel Infused Moisturizing Socks
NOW Solutions Moisturizing Almond OIl
Angel Face Soaps "Warmth", "Sunshine", & "Peace"
Spa Pouf


Value: $175
Donor: Ms. Leibowitz's Class Parents

Health & Fitness Basket

This bag has everything you need to get fit, healthy and strong! You'll receive a Health & Wellness coaching package (1 hour introduction and a 30 minute follow up session), a 3 month membership to Rock Creek Sports Club with a 1 hour Pilates Reformer Session in their Pilates Studio, a blue Pilates ball, a water bottle and a gym bag to hold all your gear.

Value: $550
Donor: Ms. Coltrane's Class Parents

Biking Lessons from 304 Biking & $50 at The Bicycle Place

8 clock hours of any class offered during the 2016 biking season. Class levels range from those still in training wheels to mountain biking to dirt biking 101 and all levels in between. This prize includes a $50 Gift Card to The Bicycle Place to help with any gear or tuneups you may need.

Value: $200.00
Donor: 304 Biking
304biking.com

Nearly Gone Autographed by author Elle Cosimano

Author signed copy of Young Adult thriller Nearly Gone by Elle Cosimano, a "Bones meets Fringe in a big, dark, scary, brilliantly-plotted urban thriller that will leave you guessing until the very end".

Value: $10
Donor: Laura Gehl

$50 at The Bicycle Place

The Bicycle Place on Brookeville Road in Silver Spring, with 41 years of success as one of the finest bicycle shops in the Washington DC Metro Area, is committed to you and all of your cycling wants & needs. Our fine reputation continues to grow as a leader in the cycling community and the community at large.

Value: $50
Donor: The Bicycle Place

Signed and Personalized Book of Choice

Your child will have the opportunity to select from a list of titles by acclaimed authors Ann McCallum, Hena Khan, Madelyn Rosenberg, and Caroline Hickey including favorites such as Eat Your Science Homework, The Worst Case Scenario: Amazon, Cassie was Here and How To Behave at a Tea Party, and will receive a signed and personalized copy of the the chosen book.

Value: Priceless
Donor: Laura Gehl

Baltimore Orioles Jonathan Schoop Autographed Photo

Jonathan Schoop Autographed Photo.

Value: $25.00
Donor: Baltimore Orioles

Literary Encounters, Autographed Books and Swag for Future Writers and Readers

If your child aspires to become an author, or loves to read, this literary package will inspire and delight them:

Interactive Writing Workshop featuring Peep and Egg by author and RCF Parent Laura Gehl - RCF parent and award-winning children's author Laura Gehl will lead a special interactive writing workshop with your child's class including writing games incorporating elements of improvisational drama. At the end of the workshop, your child will receive a signed, personalized copy of the author's latest book from Macmillan Publishers--Peep and Egg: I'm Not Hatching--along with a prize package including a Peep and Egg poster signed by both author and illustrator, Peep and Egg stickers, a stuffed chick toy, and a few of Peep and Egg's favorite snacks. In addition, the author will read your child's class an advance copy of her next book, Peep and Egg: I'm Not Trick or Treating. Because Peep and Egg: I'm Not Trick or Treating will not hit bookstores until close to Halloween, your child's class will be the first in the entire world to enjoy this story.

Signed and Personalized Book of Choice - Your child will have the opportunity to select from a list of titles, and receive a signed and personalized copy of a book. They may chose books by acclaimed authors Ann McCallum, Hena Khan, Madelyn Rosenberg, and Caroline Hickey including favorites such as Eat Your Science Homework, The Worst Case Scenario: Amazon, Cassie was Here and How To Behave at a Tea Party.

Your child will also receive a basket of books donated by Bookworm, our book fair provider.


Value: Priceless
Donor: Laura Gehl