MONTESSORI SCHOOL of BEAVERTON 26th ANNUAL GALA BENEFIT AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 9th, 2013 MONTESSORI SCHOOL of BEAVERTON PRESENTS THE 26th ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION
SATURDAY, MARCH 9th, 2013 MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB
DOORS OPEN at 5:00 AUCTION STARTS PROMPTLY at 5:30 pm Mission When children are active participants in their development from an early age, Message from when their natural needs and tendencies are recognized and addressed, when choice is the Head of School allowed and guided, and when responsibility is expected and nurtured, a new child emerges. This child’s characteristics are concentration, self-discipline, love of learning and a respect for others and for the world. This child represents nothing less than a hope for a better future. Welcome to the 26th Annual Auction of the Montessori School of The purpose of the Montessori School of Beaverton is to assist this self-construction of each Beaverton. Tonight we celebrate the Magic of Montessori! By allowing individual to his or her fullest potential, with a profound sense of the importance children to be active participants in their development from an early age, of his or her contribution to the world. recognizing and addressing their natural needs and tendencies, encourag- ing independence, guiding choice, nurturing respect, responsibility and freedom - voila! A child emerges who is self-directed and capable, loves learning, and respects others and the world. THANK YOU! The Magic of Montessori is the attentive response to the Nature of the Child. Thank you to all of the parents who have created the foundation for the auction by dedicating time, energy, creativity, and organization to tonight’s event as well as past You are supporting a school where the wonder of childhood is fostered and events. Thank you for making the MSB auctions fun, prosperous, and a wonderful way revered. Know that your participation in this evening’s fundraising event to build lasting relationships between MSB parents, children, staff, and the local com- benefits the current and future students of MSB by supporting additions munity. Your dedication is much appreciated! to the buildings and grounds, professional education for the teachers, providing tuition assistance to families in need, and contributing to the Previous chairpersons have included: preservation of the campus. 2012 Dharshini Pillai & Renée Rutz 2006 Lana Finley & Anu Khaira 2011 Lisa Hawash 2005 Deanna Hyland & Monica Enand So many members of the MSB community participated in the planning & 2010 Debbi Craven & Liling Sherry 2004 Melissa Salvador & Deanna Hyland implementation of tonight’s gala event! The auction was led ‘by committee’ 2009 Debbi Craven 2003 Melissa Salvador & Lorraine Irino this year with each committee chair accepting responsibility for the accom- 2008 Agni Bhatt & Rebecca Ponzi 2002 Lisa Hawash & Jill Quiner plishment of a specialty area. As chair of the committees, Renée Rutz 2007 Anu Khaira 2001 Benita Peretz & Linda Witt was our ship’s captain. Agni Bhatt, Gitanjali Jain, Sara Gillette, Nisha Eakambaram and Renata Torelli completed her elite group of chief officers. With their commitment, ingenuity, resolve and talent these awesome MSB Evening Program volunteers enabled many other participants to contribute to the smooth Featured Presenters sailing of such a large ship. Special appreciation also goes to Kristin Roach, Master of Ceremonies MaryAnn Barton who exceeded the parameters of her MSB employee position to make the Auctioneer Jeff Kingsbury, Stokes Auction Group auction efficient, successful and fun!
Please join me in appreciating these leaders, the many family volunteers, SILENT AUCTION sponsors, teachers, staff, and community supporters who have enabled this 5:30 pm Registration & Silent Auction Begins incredible event! 6:25 pm Yellow Silent Auction Closes 6:35 pm Red Silent Auction Closes Have a very enjoyable evening and embrace being part of a vibrant community. 6:45 pm Parties & Teacher Activities Auction Closes Thank you for attending and bringing a generous spirit.
With sincere gratitude, DINNER & LIVE AUCTION 6:50 pm Call to Dinner Carol Bennett 7:10 pm Opening Remarks by Carol Bennett MSB Head of School 7:30 pm Live Auction Begins with Raffle 9:30 pm Live Auction Closes 9:30 to 10:15 pm Check Out
5 Thank You Underwriters and Sponsors The generosity of our many underwriters and sponsors enables tonight’s auction proceeds to directly benefit Montessori School of Beaverton’s future. Thank you for your contribution in making this evening a success! Menu Platinum Sponsors $5,000+ Silent Auction Reception Behind The Smile Dentistry for Children - starting at 5:30 MSB parents Eric & Carolyn Downey No-host Bar and Hors d’oeuvres Gold Sponsors $2,500+ The Menu... Symbio Corporation - MSB parents Bruce Palmer & Farzaneh Mobayen Featuring Ponzi Wines Steve & Renée Cooney 2010 Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir 2009 Ponzi Riesling Silver Sponsors $1,000+ James & Michelle Song Garden Salad Mixed baby greens and vegetables with sherry vinaigrette
Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with herbs, wrapped in prosciutto Friends of MSB up to $499 with risotto-style orzo pasta Jeff & Jane Foerster Antony Poothullil & Rose Alappat Don Luu & Lynn Dinh Yatin Prayag & Jesal Pandya Chicken Provençal Ward & Patricia Jones Raghuvir Ramachandran Stuffed with garlic goat cheese Tarun & Payal Malik & Hamsa Raghuvir with creamy mashed potatoes Venkatesh & Priya Patil Sam Sun & Julia Qin Jagdish & Namrata Ragade Philip & Tammy Yashar Polenta (vegetarian) with savory tomato ragout Supporters for Staff Auction Attendance $75+ Crème Brulée Brandon & Cindy Barnett Ashok & Malathi Murugavel Gail Conway Murali & Dharshini Pillai Beverages Stephen & Elizabeth Bruss Shuvranshu & Swati Pokhariyal Regular and Decaf Coffee and Tea Todd & Brooke Daniel Bryan & Nicole Spry No-host bar available for wine, cocktails, beer Eric & Carolyn Downey Dan & Tami Syverson Harris & Hema Joyce Brendan & Brianna Traw Kai-Uwe Maetzel & Renata Torelli Jeffrey & Jennifer Weprin Sean & Ann Murphy Robert Zdebski & Renee Rutz
7 Special Thanks to the Following Silent Auction Baskets – Nisha Eakambaram, Liling Sherry Donna Hessinger, Cathi Juliano, Jane Foerster, Khyati Patel, Rinku Jhala, Companies & Individuals Andrea Maurer, Harshi Waters Ponzi Vineyards and the Ponzi Families for generously donating the dinner wine for tonight Quilts – Mimi Burkholder and Sierra Lavelle
Andy & Anne Snider for underwriting the fabulous invitations Nora’s Class Quilt – Meghan Hoobler, Lesley Jeffries, Jenny Kwon, Betty Park, Tammy Yashar Eric & Carolyn Downey and Behind The Smile Dentistry for Children for underwriting Robin’s Class Quilt – Nusrat Ahmed, Mayu Dutta, Katia Kaeser, the beautiful centerpieces at each table Geentanjali Mirani, Vidya Narasimhan, Kara Owsley, Betty Park Colin & Susan Kaeder for making the delectable chocolates for patron tables Julie’s Class Quilt – Andrea Chakrapani, Perzin Daruwala, Sara Gillette, Rachel Defnet, Jaqueline Holden, Jenny Kwon, Sierra Lavelle, Jenny Lee, Jason Plush, Tami Syverson, Renata Torelli
Matching Grant Sponsors Jannie’s Class Quilt – Mimi Burkholder, Dana Houtters, Kristi Pambianco, Bank of America Nike Corporation Khyati Patel, Raji Patil, Ruta Sathaye, Francine Waagemeester, Intel Corporation Nvida Katy’s Class Quilt – Aruna Aryal, Rachel Defnet, Sara Gillette, Kara Owsley, Shauna Pettit-Brown, Hamsa Raghuvir, Tami Syverson Thank You 2013 Auction Volunteers Kathleen’s Class Quilt – Kristin Batchelor, Barbara Young (Jason’s Grandmother)
Auction Chair Committee – Renée Rutz Auction Work Party Wednesdays – Jacqueline Holden Agni Bhatt, Nisha Eakambaram, Sara Gillette, Gitanjali Jain, Renata Torelli Cindy Barnett, Kevin Blazzard, Shauna Pettit-Brown, Mimi Burkholder, Smriti Garg, Sara Gillette, Chani Goel, Donna Hessinger, Jacqueline Holden, Database Coordinator and Auction Night Desk Manager – Kristin Roach Gitanjali Jain, Rinku Jhala, Andrea Maurer, Geetu Mirani, Malathi Muragavel, Vidya Narasimham, Khyati Patel, Nisreen Poonawala, Lakshmi Rani Narayan, Vaish Sarathy, Invitation, Catalog, and Advertisement Design – Anne Snider Renata Torelli, Harshi Waters, Jen Weprin
Advertising, Underwriting, and Sponsorships – Nisha Eakambaram Class Projects – Donna Hessinger
Party Rockers – Farzaneh Mobayen Nora’s Class – Julia Deleganes, Meghan Hoobler, Lesley Jefferies Cindy Barnett, Meghan Hoobler, Gitanjali Jain, Liling Sherry, Jeanette Swafford, Harshi Waters Robin’s Class – Vidya Narasimhan, Katia Kaeser, Mayu Dutta, Malathi Murugav, Nisreen Pedhiwala,Vasihnavi Sarathy Silent Auction Procurement – Sara Gillette Agni Bhatt, Kevin Blazzard, Mayurakshi Dutta, Jacqueline Holden, Andrea Maurer, Julie’s Class – Smriti Garg, Shawn McFaul, Nikki Nair, Uma Regupathy Shauna Pettit-Brown, Renata Torelli, Harshi Waters, and Tammy Yashar Jannie’s Class – Mimi Burkholder, Jeff and Jane Foerster, Shawn McFaul, Laura Rundle PleaseBringIt Administrator – Tammy Yashar Katy’s Class – Julia Deleganes Live Auction Procurement – Dharshini Pillai Kathleen’s Class – Donna Hessinger, Shawn McFaul, Shauna Pettit-Brown, Live Auction Programming, A/V, and Slide Shows – Brooke Daniel and Tami Syverson Laura Rundle, Jeanette Swafford
Display Boards – Vaish Sarathy, Gitanjali Jain Fund-an-Item Coordinators – Cindy Barnett and Khyati Patel Malathi Ashok, Cindy Barnett, Mimi Burkholder, Nisha Eakambaram, Sara Gillette, Chani Goel, Donna Hessinger, Jacqueline Holden, Rinku Jhala, Sepi Kazemi, Auction Advisors – Carol Bennett and Sarah Freeman Geetu Mirani, Malathi Murugavel, Khyati Patel, Lakshmi Rani Nrayan, Laura Rundle, Renata Torelli, Ruta Sathaye, Liling Sherry, Jeanette Swafford, Harshi Waters, Jennifer Weprin Auction Flyers, Labels, and Office Support – Kristin Roach and Howard Fonda
8 9 Newsletter Communications – Colleen McBrin, Renée Rutz
RaffleT ickets – Jeff and Jane Foerster
Thank You Notes – Jennifer Weprin
Ready, Willing, and Able – Alan Juza
Catalog Descriptions & Editing – Agni Bhatt, Kristin Batchelor, Steve Batchelor, Carol Bennett, Sarah Freeman, Kyra Plume, Laura Rundle, Renée Rutz, Jeanette Swafford, and Brianna Traw This auction’s success is because Database Entry – Sara Gillette of all of our parent volunteers. Computer Set Up – Hamesh Patel and Suraj Varma Thank You. Web Page – Howard Fonda
Photography – Brooke Daniel, Meghan Hoobler, and Tami Syverson
Seating Arrangements – Carol Bennett, Kristin Roach
Patron Table Chocolate Coordinator – Lynn Dinh
Centerpieces – Roger Motter of Haute Floral Children of MSB The auction committee wishes to thank all the children of MSB Auction Night Live Piano Music – Hoffman’s Academy of Music – Joseph Hoffman for their participation on the class quilts and projects. Auction Day Set-up – Mimi Burkholder, Donna Hessinger, Shauna Pettit-Brown, Their enthusiasm and dedication serve to remind us Dharshini Pillai, Liling Sherry, Jennifer Weprin of the true purpose for this fundraising event.
Auction Night Volunteers – Binny Aspandiar (Alumni Parent), Ben Defnet, Yiyang Fei, Patrick Roach (Alumni Parent), Robert Zdebski, Colleen McBrinn, Damon McBrinn, Jesal Pandya, Meagan Pham, Shauna Pettit-Brown, Francine Waagmeester, Erik Waagmeester MSB Staff We thank the teachers, assistants, and staff for their MSB Alumni Students – Zeeya Aspandiar (’08), Chelsea Batchelor (’11), Maggie support in preparing for this auction. Craven (’12), Mia Hamacher (’12), Nico Hamacher (’09), Alex Hyland (’10) and Cooper Roach (’08), Brenna Barton (’11), Dylan Barton (’11), Jordan Barton (’11)
Auction Item Storage – Mahadev & Nisha Eakambaram
Auction Truck – Martin and Dana Houtters
Loading/Unloading Truck – Alan Juza
Clean-up – Everyone – Thank You!
Thank You Volunteers – In an effort to acknowledge all who have helped with this event, we extend our sincerest apologies if your name was not mentioned in the above list. Please know your time and help were greatly appreciated. Thank You!
10 Auction Procedures Auction Rules & Guidelines Bring this catalog with you on the night of the auction. • All sales are final and payment is required on the night of the auction. Arrive between 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm so you have plenty of time to We will gladly accept payment by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard, Ameri- review the silent auctions before they start closing at 6:25 pm. can Express or Discover. Please make your check payable to Montessori Check in at registration to receive your table number, bid card (with School of Beaverton. your unique bid number for use in the live and silent auctions) and catalog • The school has endeavored to describe the items accurately, and offers them in good faith and in accordance with descriptions provided by the addendum. donors. Items are sold “as is”. No refunds or exchanges will be provided Swipe your credit card or write a check to MSB at registration; sign except where noted. The school neither warrants, nor represents, nor for your credit card purchases, collect your invoice, and pick up your is responsible for genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of purchases on your way out. the item. No statement made during the course of the auction shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. How the Silent Auction Works • IRS regulations specify that the amount of the purchase price that ex- Silent auction items are divided into two sets distinguished by the ceeds the fair market value is tax deductible. Values listed on your receipt colors yellow and red. You may begin bidding on all silent auctions at are estimates and may need validation for IRS purposes. 5:30 pm. View the items and sign your bid number on the bid sheet in • Please note restriction dates, conditions and expiration dates on items front of the item. Return as often as you like to increase your bid, or offer and services. Restaurant certificates do not include liquor, tax, or gratu- the Guaranteed Price (after which no one can outbid you) by filling in the ities, unless otherwise specified. Refunds and exchanges for cash are not lower right box on the bid form. allowed. Purchases must be used within one year of the auction date, un- less otherwise noted. Each auction closes at a different time. At the respective closing times, • Use of bid number constitutes a legal contract to buy. The closing bid winning bidders will be clearly circled on the bid sheets. No further bids number written on the silent auction bid sheet and circled by the auction are accepted. committee constitutes the winning bid. In the live auction, the top bid If you are the winning bidder, remember to collect your items and recognized by the auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item. invoice before you leave for the evening. • The school reserves the right to add, modify or withdraw items from the catalog. How the Live Auction Works • The auction committee occasionally adds additional components to Live auction items are on display in the ballroom. The bidding starts item donations, when it determines these would enhance the offering. at 7:30 pm. The auctioneer will suggest starting bids and ask you to raise Sometimes the additions are credited to “Friends of MSB” and at other your card to bid. The auctioneer will acknowledge the top bidder. If you times, no additional, specific crediting of these additions is made. are the winning bidder, please remember to collect your invoice, certifi- • Winning bidders are responsible for picking up their items or certifi- cates, baskets, and items before you leave for the evening. cates on auction night. The school is not responsible for lost or misplaced items or certificates.
Bidding Frenzy At the End of the Auction Gift certificates are sold in a fun Bidding Frenzy format. • Go to the checkout desk and collect your invoice. Verify your The Bidding Frenzy will be conducted by the auctioneer at several points purchases on the invoice. during the live auction. The auctioneer will read the title of each item and • Go to the item pickup area in the silent room. Your SILENT items sell it to the first raised bid card he sees. Have your card ready for this fast- and certificates will be distributed to you there. paced, exciting frenzy. • If you purchased a tangible item during the LIVE auction, you are responsible for collecting it from the display table in the LIVE auction room. Verify this item is present on your invoice. Please take purchases home with you the night of the auction – • Bags and boxes are available upon request. there are no storage facilities on site. Enjoy! 12 13 Only 89 tickets are available for purchase at $100 each ON THE NIGHT OF THE AUCTION.
The person with the Golden Ticket will kick off our Live Auction by choosing: ANY ONE OF THE FABULOUS LIVE AUCTION ITEMS {Only items on which a single bidder can bid are available.}
or $2,500 CREDIT Towards your 2013/2014 MSB Tuition
DO YOU FEEL LUCKY? Winner need not be present to win. 1 Winemaker’s Selection MSB parents and acclaimed winemakers, Eric Hamacher and Luisa Ponzi, are thrilled to donate a selection of American wines from their personal wine cellar. Every state in the United States now produces wine and there are some beautiful ones from surprising places like New Mexico, Virginia, New York, and Michigan. Eric and Luisa have put together a selection of the best from across the nation for you to take home this evening. A Votre Santé Thank You Eric Hamacher & Luisa Ponzi
2 Jannie’s Class Project - “When I grow up, i want to be....” This unique collage captures the creativity of the children in the Cedar Room. Each LIVE AUCTION child has carefully considered what they want to be when they grow up and have used those wonderful ideas to create a timeless “THE ENVIRONMENT photo collage. What a memorable “time MUST BE RICH IN MOTIVES capsule” to treasure for years to come! WHICH LEND INTEREST Approximate dimensions: 32” x 34” TO ACTIVITY AND INVITE Time Capsule Thank You Children of the Cedar Room THE CHILD TO CONDUCT HIS OWN EXPERIENCES.” ~Maria Montessori 3 oregon Coast Father’s Day Retreat for Seven Nights in Manzanita Beach fun for the entire family! Imagine seven nights of relaxation in this lovely four-bedroom home on the north edge of Manzanita from Friday, June 14, 2013 through Friday, June 21, 2013. “Captain’s Hideaway” is a large, newer, custom-built home just seven blocks from the beach. It features an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings with skylights and stone flooring. The huge gourmet kitchen is fully equipped, the living room includes a TV and Blu-Ray player, and the family room has a TV/DVD and a mini-kitchen for any over- flow you may have. This beautiful enclave has two king beds, two twin beds, two sets of bunk beds, two queen futons, and one double futon. There is also a washer, dryer and a gas BBQ for your Father’s Day feast! For more details, please visit: http://www.ssvr.com/unit.mvc/details/56358 Maximum occupancy: 12 adults and four children; car limit of four. Check in: 06/14/13. Check out: 06/21/13. No pets/no smoking. Sensational Thank You The Loranger Families, Erik & Francine Waagmeester, Friends of MSB
LIVE • 17 6 Robin’s Class Project - Puddles, Umbrellas & raindrops, OH MY! The children of the Ladybug room have donned slickers and rain boots to work on their class auction project this year! Showing they are true Portlanders indeed, these children have had a splashing good time posing for photos to create a whim- sical piece of art showing all of the chil- dren playing under a bright and colorful crayon-rain! 4 Kathleen’s Class Quilt - Whimsical Postcards from Around the World Thank You Children of the Ladybug Room Take a tour around the globe with the Willow Room’s Upper Elementary class. Each student has captured an image from an awe-inspiring famous landmark. Everything from ancient ruins to modern architecture, and breathtaking landscapes fill the center of the quilt which is bordered by flying geese. This collage-style quilt, made with vibrant Batiks and watercolor fabrics, will truly 7 Premium Night Out be an eye-catching treasure in your household. This would be stunning for a With the Trail Blazers twin bed, wall hanging, or large throw. Approximate dimensions: 65”x 95” Calling all Blazer Fans! Get your game on, just three days from today! Two lucky fans will receive a pair of coveted tickets to see the Portland Trail Gorgeous Thank You Children of the Willow Room Blazers take on the Memphis Grizzlies at the Rose Garden on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:00pm. You’ll find yourself in the heart of the action, near center court in section 112, row K, seats 5 and 6. Avoid any parking hassles 5 concert in the Courtyard with your valet parking pass. What a fantastic night! Join our own Alan Juza for a wonderful Valid for 03/12/13 game only. afternoon of music Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 3:00pm-6:00pm in Let’s Go Blazers! Thank You Behind The Smile Dentistry for Children, our lovely courtyard at MSB. Guests will Eric & Carolyn Downey enjoy tasty appetizers, sip on delicious wine, and drink in the beautiful music that Alan and his fellow musicians will 8 Katy’s Class Quilt - Snowflakes perform. An accomplished musician, Snuggle up in this cozy, flannel, quilt that’s perfect for cooler, wintry Alan has played the oboe professionally weather. The snow-white quilt is appliqued with blue snowflakes that have for years, and continues to play with the been hand-cut by each of the children in the Trillium Room. The children Portland Opera. This private concert will have added decorative hand-stitching to their snowflakes for a bit of silver be an evening to remember! sparkle. This delightful quilt is a treasure! Dimensions: 57” x 70” Available to 26 bidders. Delightful Thank You Children of the Trillium Room Private Concert Thank You Steve & Renee Cooney, Alan Juza, Bruce Palmer & Farzaneh Mobayen, Friends of MSB LIVE • 18 LIVE • 19 Bidding Frenzy/ Restaurants
$100 Gift Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub Not valid for cover charge or gratuity. No cash value. No change given. Valid at Portland locations only. Not valid 03/10/13 - 03/22/13. $50 Simpatica Expires 03/31/14
Dinner for Two at Bethany’s Table Not valid on Valentine’s Day.
$30 Veggie Grill and $25 Sweet Lemon Vegan Bistro Sweet Lemon - Expires 07/15/13 9 World Affairs Council International $50 New Seasons and $50 Whole Foods sPeaker Series, Membership, and Dinner Dinner for Four at Por Que No! The International Speaker Series features prominent national and interna- Includes appetizers, main entrees, and alcoholic or non-alcoholic tional figures who address the significant issues of the moment. Be a global drinks for four people! Valid at both Hawthorne and Mississipi locations and citizen and win two tickets to each of the remaining 2013 International does not expire. Valid for one-time use only and does not include gratuity. Speaker Series: The World in Balance. This amazing package includes: Mona Eltahawy - “Revolution and the New Middle East” on Thursday, April $50 Target 4, 2013. Ms. Eltahawy is an award-winning Egyptian columnist and activist. Enjoy dinner for two at El Masry Egyptian Food Cart. $100 El Gaucho Richard Leakey - “Climate Change and the Future of Life on Earth” on Two $50 El Gaucho gift cards Thursday, April 25, 2013. Leakey is a paleoanthropologist and environmen- $100 Natural Selection Gift Certificate talist. Enjoy dinner at the Red Star Tavern for up to $100 before attending Expires 01/31/14 this lecture. His Holiness the Dalai Lama - “Inspiration for the Global Environment” on $50 Salt and Straw Ice Cream Saturday, May 11, 2013. Eat a bountiful dinner at Laughing Planet while dis- $100 Mingo Restaurant Gift Certificate cussing his Holiness. Valid at Mingo and Caffe Mingo restaurants. Expires 01/17/14 You will also receive a Family Membership to the World Affairs Council of Oregon. For more information: http://worldoregon.org/programs/international-speaker-series $100 Swagat Indian Cuisine World Affairs Council certificate must be redeemed by 03/22/13. You will receive your tickets
Thank You Bethany’s Table, Stephen & Elizabeth Bruss, Srimanth Chinnam & to the speaker series and the family membership when you redeem your certificate. SreeLakshmi Dhanehula, Srikanth Dakshinamoorthy & Archana Srikanth, Restaurant gift cards expire 03/09/14. Mahadev & Nisha Eakambaram, Bhadraraj & Rinku Jhala, Kells Irish Restaurant Thank You World Affairs Council of Oregon, El Masry Egyptian Food Cart, and Pub, New Seasons - Cedar Hills, Por Que No Taqueria, Sanghyun Seo & Global Citizen Jiwoo Yoon, Simpatica, Swagat Indian Cuisine, Target Beaverton, Laughing Planet, Red Star Tavern & Roast House John & Pam Williams
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10 Nora’s Class 12 Julie’s Class Quilt - A Windy Day of Play Project - The Tree Frog Room has chosen to represent the amazing, powerful, and oh hands at Work so fun element.... Wind! Imagine a windy day outside MSB: children flying Maria Montessori once said, kites, leaves blowing in the wind and hot air balloons floating amongst the “The human hand allows the mind to clouds. Carefully selected fabric, ribbons, and shapes, this quilt represents a day of play in the windy outdoors. The featured kites and hot air balloons reveal itself.” The hands of each child were designed by the children themselves. The children flying the kites are in the Salamander classroom are gathered in a circle to symbolize the MSB community of friends and teachers captured in this framed, black-and- working side-by-side. Handprints of each child are along the border to white photo collage. Some hands are exhibit all the little and big hands that were involved in creating such a busy at Montessori work, some are at delightful quilt. This quilt is bright, bold and cheerful and would be a fabulous play. This snapshot of our children’s addition to your home! Dimensions: 60” X 83” minds being nurtured at MSB will bring back memories of Salamander Room Cheerful Thank You Children of the Tree Frog Room activities for years to come. Oh - and don’t worry - if you don’t recognize your child’s mind, an answer key will be provided. Approximate dimensions: 24” x 30” Wonderful Thank You Children of the Salamander Room
13 a Week in England 11 traditional Tuscan Dinner Jump across the pond and enjoy a unique vacation in England’s Lake District. With Carol and Terry Bennett You’ll spend seven nights in a rural cottage - a rather large cottage that can In the Italian tradition of warmth, laughter and gastronomical delights, begin sleep up to 10 guests within its four bedrooms, two baths, spacious kitchen the winter holiday season in the comfort of the lovely home of Rasha Esmat and living areas. Outside the cottage, you’ll find an orchard garden, lawn and Lakshman Krishnamurthy with friends of MSB on Saturday, December 7, area and a river - a perfect place to dine al fresco. The countryside sur- 2013 at 6:30pm. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner prepared and presented rounding your charming cottage is perfect for touring Lake District National by Carol and Terry Bennett. Their deep appreciation for the food and wines Park - England’s largest, covering 885 square miles. The area is famous for its of Italy began many years ago. North of Rome and in the area of Florence stunning scenery, so stunning that it has inspired many writers and artists in- and Chianti along the Tyrrhenian coast lies the region of Tuscany. Home to cluding Beatrix Potter, Wordsworth and Coleridge. You, too, will be inspired some of the world’s most notable wine regions and its own distinct flavor- by cool, clear lakes and rivers, ancient woodlands, diverse landscape, wildlife, ful cuisine, Tuscany is enjoyed the world over for its fresh regional flavors. and unique geology and archaeology. There have been people in the Lake Tuscan-style cooking features all the elements of the succulent and healthful District since the end of the last ice age. It is an ideal place for hikers and Mediterranean diet. The ingredients are simple---olive oil, crusty breads, cyclists. And when you just can’t walk or bike another inch, there are several roasted meats, and a wealth of fresh vegetables. The most noted wines from surrounding towns with abundant shops and restaurants. the Tuscany region are primarily made with the Sangiovese grape. Tuscany is Take a look at your English cottage online: http://www.cumbrian-cottages. also known for the dessert wine Vin Santo. co.uk/central-southern-lakes/kendal-and-area/swallow-barn-old-hutton. This package is a seven Available to 12 lucky individuals. night, Saturday to Saturday stay. An additional week can be purchased at a 50% discounted rate. Typical summer (high season) weekly rate is $1,350, so you would pay the discounted rate of $675 for the extra Delicious! Thank You Terry & Carol Bennett, Lakshman Krishnamurthy & Rasha Esmat week. August 2013 is a great time to be in the Lake District. Based on availability and mutually agreeable dates. Expires 03/09/14 Extraordinary Thank You Richard Aldersea LIVE • 22 LIVE • 23 14 Kathleen’s Class Project - 17 five Nights Nature Discovery at Big Leaf Inspired by their studies of Botany, Biology, Zoology and Entymology, the lodge children in the Willow Room have deeply explored the different aspects of in Sunriver nature. The result is a beautiful series of drawings of plants and animals, made Indulge in the majesty of by the children themselves. These images, all produced on papyrus bark, are Sunriver by winning this framed in a grid and represent the discussions, experiences and the students’ magnificent five-bedroom own inquisitive minds. This piece of artwork is a fabulous showcase of the home on the world-class children’s discovery of nature. Woodlands Course for five Artistic Thank You Children of the Willow Room nights, beginning Sunday, July 7, 2013 and checking out 15 Winemaker’s Tour of the on Friday, July 12, 2013! The open floor plan is perfect for columbia Gorge entertaining and gathering Visit Oregon’s beautiful Columbia Gorge wine region! Twelve fortunate around the large Montana river guests will be whisked away from MSB in your private touring van on Saturday, rock gas log fireplace. The dining table seats eight, with room for another May 18, 2013 for a day packed with wine tasting, education, delicious food, five around the breakfast nook. The large wrap-around deck offers amazing and new friends. You will start your wine tour at Jacob Williams Winery on the Washington side of the Columbia River. There, you will dig into a delicious views and the opportunity for sun or shade all day long. This incredible home wine country lunch and enjoy an educational tour and tasting with knowledge- sports two 47” HD flat-screen TVs with BluRay Players, including flat-screen able winemaker and MSB alumni parent, Brad Gearhart. From there, you TVs & DVDs in each bedroom, a gas BBQ for your feast, a large hot tub for will enjoy a private tour and tasting at three other Gorge wineries: Domaine relaxing and bikes for exploring Sunriver’s 35+ miles of paved pathways. Every Pouillon Winery in Lyle, WA, Cerulean Winery in Hood River, and Marchesi themed bedroom has a golf course view. There are two master suites with Winer y also in Hood River. After a day replete with good food and good king beds, two rooms with queen beds and a fifth room that has the option wine, you will return to MSB in the early evening. This special day includes of another king or two twin beds --just let the staff know ahead of time which door-to-door service from MSB, all tasting fees, a hearty wine country lunch, configuration you need and it will be ready for you. Warning - smiles from gourmet snacks for the ride, and discounts on all of your wine purchases spirited competition at the home’s game library, Ping-Pong table or Foosball throughout the tour. On auction night you will also take home a box of wine table may lead to new family traditions. Passes to the new SHARC facility and infused truffles made by longtime MSB supporter and chocolate maker the fastest internet available in Sunriver are all included! For more info visit extraordinaire, Pete Lockhart. the home online at: http://www.benningtonproperties.com/bigleaf18/bigleaf18.htm Available to 12 bidders. In addition, you will receive four passes to the High Desert Museum which is a must for any visit to Central Oregon. This nationally recognized Amazing! Thank You Lois Gearhart, Brad Gearhart, Jacob Williams Winery museum offers close-up wildlife encounters, living history performances, as well as art and cultural exhibitions inspired by the high desert. This dream 16 Jannie’s Class Quilt - vacation is just waiting for you! Nocturnal Scene Big Leaf Lodge - Standard cleaning fee included. No smoking. No pets. Check-in Sunday, This quilt depicts a beautiful night forest with a variety of owls, including 07/07/12. Check-out Friday, 07/12/13. This reservation must be booked/confirmed with Bennington a Great Horned, Northern Saw Whet, Snowy, Barn, Screech, and Great Properties (888) 610-9700 by 05/01/13. If not booked by this date, the winner is to call Bennington Northern (the one who makes the “hoo, hoo” sound) perched above Properties and re-schedule an available contiguous stay around the property’s calendar and following restrictions: Available 04/15/13 - 05/15/14. Excludes: Memorial Day 2013, Labor Day 2013, nocturnal animals that live below. Every animal was hand-sewn to the quilt Christmas Week 2013 (12/20/13 - 12/29/13), and Spring Beak 2014 (03/21/14 - 04/6/14). by the children, each with their own stitching and embroidered design. The Subject to property management policies found at: http://www.benningtonproperties.com/policies.htm. twinkling sequin stars in the sky and the natural, pleasing colors make for a Expires 05/15/14 beautiful nighttime scene. How lovely it will look hung on a wall or tucked High Desert Museum - The museum is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and over your child’s bed, wishing them a good-night’s sleep. Dimensions: 78” X 81” July 4th. Expires 03/31/14 Beautiful Thank You Children of the Cedar Room Magnificent Thank You Dan & Julia Deleganes, High Desert Museum LIVE • 24 LIVE • 25 19 Nora’s Class Quilt - Water Play This delightful quilt shows the joys of Oregon rain through a child’s eyes. We see the child holding an umbrella and joyfully stomping in the rain puddles while the sun shines above with a beautiful rainbow. The colorful TEM raindrops were made by the children and include the names of each child N-I in the class. What a vibrant addition to your child’s room. It could also be a FUND-Athe Forest Trails spectacular wall hanging! Dimensions: 65” x 85”, fits a twin size bed Completion of Vibrant Thank You Children of the Salamander Room
20 visit the Capitol With Sarah Sarah Freeman, our Assistant Head of School, will accompany your child on a visit to our state capitol on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, while 18 head of the legislature is in session. Six budding Upper school Elementary politicians will visit the Senate and for House chambers during the morning session, the Day learn how a bill becomes a law, and improve With Carol their knowledge of the history of our state Bennett government. Lunch is included in this Just what does MSB’s Head fabulous expedition. What an opportunity for your child! of School do all day? Available to six upper elementary children. One lucky elementary-age Group will depart MSB at 9:00am and return that afternoon. child will discover the answer to this compelling question! Educational Thank You Sarah Freeman On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, he or she will experience a day in the life of our wonderful Head of School, Carol Bennett. They will assist Carol with many duties, including a very important inspection of the school grounds, as well as the forested part of the campus. In addition, your child will share a private lunch with Carol and Assistant Head of School, Sarah Freeman, at a restaurant of his or her choosing. A memory photo album will complete the day and preserve this once-in-a- lifetime experience! Available to one lucky elementary-age MSB student. Unforgettable Thank You Carol Bennett, Sarah Freeman
LIVE • 26 LIVE • 27 23 Katy’s class Project - gUided By Nature The children of the Trillium Room went outdoors to find each letter in this “Guided by Nature” print. They spent hours searching the sky for just the right cloud, looking under rocks for a creative bug, pushing aside branches to find a hidden web... whatever it took to spell it out. To complete the work, each child’s signature is burnt into the 16” x 20” solid 21 Julie’s Class Project - wood frame. Hanging on your wall, this class project will be a daily reminder let’s Stick Together to celebrate our children’s natural development at MSB and how that growth Friendships are so important to our children. The students of the Tree Frog has fostered a respectful relationship with the environment within each child. Room have discussed their feelings on friendship and how to live together. Inspired Thank You Children of the Trillium Room They collectively ventured out onto our MSB campus and gathered sticks and twigs. Those elements have been incorporated into a lovely piece of art with the children’s imagination captured beautifully, and showcased with the nature 24 romantic Weekend Getaway theme. This piece will be adored for years to come. to Hood River Imagine yourself cruising down the highway in a Jaguar XF Sedan to a private A dorable Thank You Children of the Tree Frog Room tour for four of Cascade Cliffs Vineyard and Winery, a 23 acre vineyard situated on a bench one hundred feet above the Columbia River and backed 22 organic Vegetables for a Year by 400 foot tall basalt cliffs in Wishram, Washington. This private tasting in- from Pumpkin Ridge Gardens cludes appetizers in the winery’s clubroom. After a lovely day at the vineyard, Health and nature at your doorstep! A basket of seasonal organic vegetables hop back in your Jag and you and your special someone will have a room for delivered to your home 52 weeks a year by MSB alumni parents, Polly Gottesman two awaiting you at the luxurious Villa Columbia Bed & Breakfast in historic and James Just, and their organic farm in North Plains, Pumpkin Ridge Gardens. downtown Hood River, Oregon, with spectacular views of the Columbia The produce is grown with great care and commitment on their family farm. River. Each morning, a three-course gourmet breakfast is served, made from the A full share feeds a family of four to six people. This subscription is a special finest ingredients including locally grown organic food. This romantic weekend offer to MSB family and friends - the service often sells out! This is an excel- getaway is yours for the taking! For details about the B&B: http://www.villacolumbia.com/ lent opportunity to experience the benefits of organic produce. For more Villa Columbia B&B - Expires 03/09/14 info: http://pumpkinridgegardens.com/wordpress/ Jaguar rental requires two weeks advance notice. Available for pick-up Friday after 4:00pm Valid for 2013/14 season, only. Delivery to most of Portland west of East 82nd Street, north and returned by 9:00am the following Monday. Must be at least 25 years old with a valid driver’s of Milwaukie. On the east side of Hwy. 217, they deliver down to, but excluding, Lake Oswego and license. General rental car restrictions may apply. Expires 03/09/14 Tualatin. On the west side of Hwy. 217, they deliver to Beaverton and Hillsboro north of TV Highway. Cascade Cliffs Vineyard and Winery - Spring, Summer, and Early Fall are the best seasons to There is no delivery west of North Plains, although there are facilities for pick up at the farm. There are visit. Make appointment at least two weeks prior to redeeming gift certificate. Expires 12/01/13 some pockets of the delivery area that are too difficult or time-intensive to reach with the refrigerated truck. If you are unsure about your address, call or email Pumpkin Ridge Gardens for more specific information. Romantic Thank You Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery, Monte Shelton Jaguar, Villa Columbia Bed & Breakfast Healthy Thank You James Just & Polly Gottesman, Pumpkin Ridge Gardens LIVE • 28 LIVE • 29 25 robin’s Class Quilt - The Sun The Ladybug Class quilt glorifies the sun and all its beauty. It is a lovely day with ladybugs making a slow crawl up tall grass. The butterflies are flying hap- pily along to the element of life itself! The flowers are happily basking in the sun. The sun itself was created with the help of the smallest children in the class. The circular motion of their hands created the main two-dimensional element. Each ladybug was traced using metal insets and the children chose their own colors. Dimensions: 65” X 94” Glorious Thank You Children of the Ladybug Room
26 shadow an Adidas Shoe Designer for a Day Give your innovative child insight into the field of design. He or she will shadow Nick Staub, a designer at Adidas, for four hours and see what it’s like to be in his shoes! This includes the child drawing his or her shoe on paper or computer tablet and adapting it to a shoe pattern. The child can then see their SILENT YELLOW designs come to life by choosing a medium such as lasering, embroidering, hole punching, or sublimation printing. At the end of the session, they will be given a print out of their design drawing and sample sewn “mock-up” shoe that allows the child’s design to be displayed in a 3-D footwear format so they can share their accomplishments with others. The winning bidder will also “CHARACTER FORMATION experience lunch in the Adidas cafeteria. Great for a student who aspires to be CANNOT BE TAUGHT. a designer or in a creative field. After the tour, stop by the Adidas Employee IT COMES FROM Store to shop for some cool athletic wear at 50% off retail prices! Adidas Designer - Available to one MSB child or MSB alumni student age 10 and older on EXPERIENCE AND NOT a mutually agreeable date and time. Expires 12/01/13 FROM EXPLANATION.” Adidas Employee Store - One time use. May not be used in conjunction with other coupons ~Maria Montessori or promotions. Expires 06/30/13 Unique Opportunity Thank You Nick Staub - Adidas, Adidas America Inc., Friends of MSB
LIVE • 30 100 artisaN OLIVE OILS AND VINEGARS Savor assorted artisan oils and vinegars from Temecula Olive Oil Company, including Vanilla and Fig Balsamic Vinegar, Fresh Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Just Dip It Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Pomegranate Basalmico Bianco. $60 Thank You James & Sara Gillette
101 $25 Starbucks Gift Certificate $25 Thank You Brandon & Cindy Barnett
102 lan Su Chinese Garden Visit for Two International Perspective / Individual Focus aND $50 PF Chang’s Gift Certificate $69 Thank You Lan Su Chinese Garden, PF Chang’s - Hillsboro
103 four Lloyd Center Ice Rink Passes Best wishes for a Twirl, jump and glide on the ice. Skate rental is not included. Valid during public sessions only. Expires 03/31/14 successful auction! $40 Thank You Lloyd Center Ice Rink
104 Newport Sea Life Cruise for Two Climb aboard Marine Discovery Tours’ Sea Life Cruise for two. You will see sea life in its natural environment aboard the 65’ DISCOVERY- the largest cruiser on the coast. Naturalists share stories while passengers participate in fun activities including pulling crab pots, helping drive the boat, and looking for sea life including whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, and sea birds. Valid March-October 2013. Advanced phone reservations and early check-in required. Excludes holiday weekends. One week cancellation policy applies. Expires 9/15/13 $72 Thank You Marine Discovery Tours
105 ten Pop-In Playtime Passes at 8500 NW JOHNSON STREET | P O R T L A N D , O R 9 7 2 2 9 Pump It Up Beaverton Valid at Beaverton Bethany location only. Excludes holidays and special events. www.faispdx.org | 503.292.7776 One pass per child age six and under. $70 Thank You Pump It Up Beaverton montessori school of beaverton auction2.indd 1 1/24/2013 10:35:08 AM SILENT YELLOW • 33 106 six One-Pound Bags of Longbottom 111 sips and Drips Class for Two Black Gold Coffee Blend at Play Boutique Uncork your Creativity! Join Play Boutique for a Sips and Drips Class full $90 Thank You Longbottom Coffee and Tea, Inc. of painting and friendship. A local artist will guide you and a guest to
create your very own masterpiece that you will take home with you. Includes
appetizers for two. 107 Portland Ballet - Pre-registration required. Beverages available for purchase. Expires 01/22/14 $50 Gift Card for Tuition $86 Thank You Play Boutique Redeemable for services, only. May not be used for performance tickets. Expires 03/09/14
$50 Thank You The Portland Ballet
112 Wine Tasting for Six at Dark Horse tasting Room 108 foot Traffic University Training Wine tasting for six at Dark Horse Tasting Room. Taste 10-12 wines produced Program and $20 Gift Card by Ferraro Cellar, Medici Vineyards and Sineann. Foot Traffic University is Portland’s original training program focusing on Participants need to be 21 years old or over. Expires 09/30/13 10K or half marathon distances. This is a great opportunity for those new to the sport or those interested in continuing training with hundreds of others $60 Thank You Dark Horse Tasting Room, Ferraro Cellar, Medici Vineyards, Sineann of all paces and experience levels. Pace mentors for runners and walkers with groups ranging from eight-minute miles to over 20-minute miles! The class meets every Saturday at 8 am at a variety of Portland-Metro locations. Train- ing includes three months (10K) or six months (half marathon) of training, 113 family Roller Skating Pass group workouts, guest speakers and more. http://www.foottraffic.us/ftu/ to Oaks Park Up to five members of your family can attend one regular skating session at $95 Thank You Foot Traffic Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink. Conventional skate rental included.
Expires 10/09/13
109 Bowling Party for Six at Sunset Lanes $43 Thank You Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink Spare? Strike? Gutterball? Group bowling party for six at Sunset Lanes. One and a half hours of bowling on one lane, use of equipment, including shoes. Reservations not accepted. Expires 10/31/13 114 family Roller Skating Pass $50 Thank You Sunset Lanes to Oaks Park Up to five members of your family can attend one regular skating session at Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink. Conventional skate rental included. 110 $25 Fit Right NW Gift Certificate Oaks Park skate rental is not included. Expires 10/09/13 and Three-Pack of Socks $43 Thank You Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink Expires 12/31/13
$42 Thank You Fit Right NW 115 $100 gift certificate to children of the Sea Swim School Not redeemable for cash. $100 Thank You Children of the Sea Swim School SILENT YELLOW • 34 SILENT YELLOW • 35 116 coffee, BBQ Sauce, and Gift Card 123 Pair of Tickets to Northwest Film for Tazza Cafe & Deli center The NW Film Center conducts an active year-round exhibition program $100 Thank You Tazza Cafe & Deli of foreign, classic, experimental and independent works which showcase a
wide array of regional, national and international cinema and video art. Valid
for any regular admission program at the Portland Art Museum’s NW Film 117 oNe Month of Classes and a Parent Center. www.nwfilm.org Night Out at Oregon Gymnastics Not valid for special events or Portland International Film Festival. Expires 09/30/13 academy $15 Thank You Portland Art Museum NW Film Center New members only. One certificate per child. Not redeemable for cash. Not transferable.
$30.00 membership fee not included for classes. Child must be four years old and potty trained to attend Parent Night Out. Expires 03/31/14 124 Pair of Tickets to Northwest Film $102 Thank You Oregon Gymnastic Academy center The NW Film Center conducts an active year-round exhibition program
of foreign, classic, experimental and independent works which showcase a 118 Books and Bagels wide array of regional, national and international cinema and video art. Valid Enjoy a $10 gift certificate at Annie Bloom’s Books and a $10 gift card from for any regular admission program at the Portland Art Museum’s NW Film Sunrise Bagels. Center. www.nwfilm.org $20 Thank You Annie Bloom’s Books, Sunrise Bagels Portland Not valid for special events or Portland International Film Festival. Expires 09/30/13 $15 Thank You Portland Art Museum NW Film Center
119 tWo Passes to the Enchanted Forest $21 Thank You Enchanted Forest 125 Pair of Tickets to Northwest Film center The NW Film Center conducts an active year-round exhibition program of foreign, classic, experimental and independent works which showcase a 120 child’s Size 3Y Nike Jordan wide array of regional, national and international cinema and video art. Valid Basketball Shoes for any regular admission program at the Portland Art Museum’s NW Film $75 Thank You Erik & Francine Waagmeester Center. www.nwfilm.org Not valid for special events or Portland International Film Festival. Expires 09/30/13
$15 Thank You Portland Art Museum NW Film Center 121 child’s Size 3.5Y Nike Paul Rodriguez 2.5 Jr. Skateboard Shoes $52 Thank You Erik & Francine Waagmeester
122 child’s Size 4Y Paul Rodriguez 2.5 Jr. Skateboard Shoes $52 Thank You Erik & Francine Waagmeester
SILENT YELLOW • 36 SILENT YELLOW • 37 126 Pair of Tickets to Northwest Film 130 Wee Enchanted Garden from center learning Palace The NW Film Center conducts an active year-round exhibition program Create an enchanted mini garden world with a wee gnome, toad stools, river of foreign, classic, experimental and independent works which showcase a rocks, and a whimsical woodland cottage. Just add water! wide array of regional, national and international cinema and video art. Valid $26 Thank You Learning Palace for any regular admission program at the Portland Art Museum’s NW Film
Center. www.nwfilm.org
Not valid for special events or Portland International Film Festival. Expires 09/30/13 131 four Admissions to the World $15 Thank You Portland Art Museum NW Film Center forestry Center Discovery Museum Not valid for Chocolate Fest.
$36 Thank You World Forestry Center 127 Pair of Tickets to Northwest Film center The NW Film Center conducts an active year-round exhibition program of foreign, classic, experimental and independent works which showcase a 132 games and Grub at Wilsonville wide array of regional, national and international cinema and video art. Valid family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s for any regular admission program at the Portland Art Museum’s NW Film restaurant Center. www.nwfilm.org $40 in fun cards valid on games and rides. Also, included is a coupon for one Not valid for special events or Portland International Film Festival. Expires 09/30/13 large one topping pizza. Gift cards valid for attractions and video games only. Not valid for food, group and birthday $15 Thank You Portland Art Museum NW Film Center packages or specials. No cash value. Expires 03/09/14
$59 Thank You Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant
128 tWo Tickets to Chamber Music Northwest 2013 Summer Festival Valid for 2013 Summer Festival. Subject to availability. Please call ticket office 133 a Child’s Cooking Class for actual tickets, at least one week prior. One cooking class at The Merry Kitchen in NE Portland. Your child will cook No children under age seven. Expires 07/29/13 their meal from scratch and eat at the end of the class. Expires 03/09/14 $70 Thank You Chamber Music Northwest $35 Thank You The Merry Kitchen
129 tWo Tickets to Portland Walking 134 gYMBoree Play and Music Classes tours’ Best of Portland Tour Four 45-minute classes or $50 towards enrollment for returning families. April through November, 2013 for 10:00am tour near Pioneer Courthouse Valid at Bridgeport Village and Tanasbourne locations, only. Square in Downtown Portland. Expires 12/31/13 $50 Thank You Gymboree Play & Music $88 Thank You McMenamins, Portland Walking Tours
SILENT YELLOW • 38 SILENT YELLOW • 39 135 tWo Handcrafted Fused Glass Plates 140 Personalized Facial at Petroff Two fused glass plates designed and made by Assistant Head of School, Sarah center Freeman’s, aunt in Albuquerque, NM, which is Sarah’s home town. $90 Thank You Petroff Center $50 Thank You Ellen Louderbough
141 valley Cinema Family Night 136 oUt-of-This-World Pizza Summer Family movie night includes four movie admissions, four medium drinks and Membership two large popcorn orders to Valley Cinema. Includes entrance for one child during Summer operating hours, 10:00am Minor admission policy must be observed. Minors welcome to all matinees and early evening - 9:00pm. Also includes a 10% discount on all food purchases and birthday shows. No one under the age of 21 admitted to shows starting at or after 8:00pm. parties. May be upgraded to include additional children in immediate family. Expires 03/31/14 Valid 06/20/13-09/20/13 $36 Thank You Valley Cinema - Pub $40 Thank You Out of this World Pizza & Play
142 tWo Tickets to NW Children’s 137 hand-Cut Silhouette of Each Child theater’s Cinderella in Your Family Valid for any 2013 Cinderella show April 27 - May 9, 2013. Excludes closing week Capture a unique image of your family with custom, hand-cut silhouettes of performances. All seats must be reserved in advance and are based on availability. each child in a family (or a pair of silhouettes, if you would prefer other sub- jects, such as a bride and a groom), by MSB parent, Rachel Defnet. For MSB $44 Thank You NW Children’s Theater and School students, she will photograph the children and deliver the finished silhouettes to MSB. Non-MSB families may photograph their children and email the photos to Rachel. 143 tWo Tickets to Any Tears of Joy Expires 03/09/14 theatre’s Opening Night $50 Thank You Benjamin & Rachel Defnet Performance and Reception Opening night show only. Not valid after the end of the 2013-2014 season.
$45 Thank You Tears of Joy Theatre 138 lUNch Cruise for Two Aboard the Portland Spirit Come aboard and enjoy a two-hour Downtown Lunch Cruise experience on the Willamette River aboard the Portland Spirit. 144 oNe-Year Family Membership to Expires 12/31/13 the Audubon Society of Portland $76 Thank You Portland Spirit $45 Thank You Audubon Society of Portland
139 Bowling Party for Six at Sunset Lanes 145 New Seasons Market Basket Spare? Strike? Gutterball? Group bowling party for six at Sunset Lanes. $50 Thank You New Seasons Market - Orenco Station One and a half hours of bowling on one lane and use of equipment, including shoes. Reservations not accepted. Expires 10/31/13 $50 Thank You Sunset Lanes SILENT YELLOW • 40 SILENT YELLOW • 41 146 tWo Mt. Hood Railroad Excursion 152 Photos, Photos, and More Photos! train Tickets Keep track of your memories with two 200-page cloth photo albums with Two Excursion Train Tickets to Parkdale aboard the Mount Hood Railroad. memo area for photo identification and a red Pottery Barn crackle-distressed Excludes Polar Express. Expires 10/26/13. photo box that holds 96, 4” x 6” photos. $60 Thank You Mount Hood Railroad $59 Thank You Kaveh Nasri & Sepideh Kazemi-Nasri
147 Magnetic Picture Maker 153 $45 Pet Barn Gift Certificate Expires 03/09/14 $25 Thank You Child’s Play Toys $45 Thank You Pet Barn
148 $25 Piccolo Mondo Toys Gift Card 154 $35 Portland Nursery Gift Card $25 Thank You Srikanth Dakshinamoorthy & Archana Srikanth $35 Thank You Portland Nursery
149 Pump It Up, Munchkin Playland, and Portland Children’s Museum 155 tWo Adult and Two Youth OMSI Passes Passes Not valid for premier featured exhibits. Non-refundable. Subject to availability. This fun-filled pack includes: four tickets to Pump It Up Beaverton, one Must be exchanged for ticket at front desk. One visit only. Expires 03/31/14 ten-punch card to Munchkin Playland (one punch for crawler, two punch for $42 Thank You OMSI walker), and a two-for-one entry to the Portland Children’s Museum. $57 Thank You Federico Ardanaz & Katia Kaeser 156 restoration Hardware Dual Photo-Dual Time Travel Clock 150 $55 Studio Luxe Gift Certificate $29 Thank You Kaveh Nasri & Sepideh Kazemi-Nasri for a Haircut with Jamie Uyeda $55 Thank You Studio Luxe, Jamie Uyeda 157 $25 St. Honore Bakery Gift certificate and Three Year 151 tWo Tickets to Opening Night Membership to Alliance Francaise Portland Revels Performance Enjoy pastries at St. Honore Bakery with your $25 gift card and delve into Catch the holiday spirit at the Portland Revels Appalachian Christmas learning or strengthening your French language skills with a three-year Celebration opening night performance at the Scottish Rite Theatre on membership to Alliance Francaise, which includes invitations and discounts December 6, 2013. Expect beautiful early American songs and carols, to French-themed social events such as wine-tastings, dinners, private film toe-tapping tunes, and high-energy clogging and square dancing to chase screenings, major discounts and privileges at 15 French-themed restaurants, the winter darkness. retailers and service providers, called Les Amis. You will have access to the December 6, 2013 performance only. Alliance’s collection of free rental DVDs and lending library of two thousand books. Alliance language classes are available only to Alliance members. $80 Thank You Portland Revels $125 Thank You Alliance Francaise de Portland, St. Honore Bakery
SILENT YELLOW • 42 SILENT YELLOW • 43 158 caribbean Gift Set and $20 Gift 163 columbia Employee Store Pass certificate to New Beginning Salon Spa Valid for a single visit to the Columbia Employee Store and single online transaction at each brand website, including Columbia, Sorel, Mountain $30 Thank You New Beginning Salon Spa Hardware, and Montrail for approximately 50% retail prices. Expires 03/31/13, but may possibly be extended upon speaking with management.
$20 Thank You Columbia Sportswear Employee Store 159 oNe year of Gluten and Dairy-Free Meal Plans from Glow Health coaching It’s easy to get overwhelmed with huge to-do lists, never-ending meetings, 164 $25 Betsy and Iya Gift Certificate tons of appointments and very little down time. Your mind and body will be and Deco Curtain Earrings happy with a little assistance from Portland based Glow Health’s 120+ quick $47 Thank You Betsy & Iya and easy weeknight gluten-free and dairy-free dinner recipes. You will receive over 100 quick and healthy recipes for breakfasts, lunches, sweet treats, and snacks. In addition, you will be provided with weekly shopping lists, so you’ll never spend time wondering what to buy. You’ll get bonus recipes each week, so if there’s 165 trees on the Purple Field Painting A beautiful 16” x 20” painting by artist, Liz Walker. www.lizwalkerart.com. something that you know you can’t stand or your family won’t eat, it’s easy to make a substitution. For more info: http://findyourglow.com/mealplans/ $80 Thank You Stephen & Elizabeth Bruss
$97 Thank You Glow Health Coaching
166 tWo Passes to the Evergreen 160 Portlandia Book and Portlandia aviation and Space MuseUM season One and Two DVDs Expires 01/09/14 $40 Thank You Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum $47 Thank You Brandon & Cindy Barnett
161 columbia Employee Store Pass Valid for a single visit to the Columbia Employee Store and single online transaction at each brand website, including Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardware, and Montrail for approximately 50% retail prices. Expires 03/31/13, but may possibly be extended upon speaking with management. $20 Thank You Columbia Sportswear Employee Store
162 columbia Employee Store Pass Valid for a single visit to the Columbia Employee Store and single online transaction at each brand website, including Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardware, and Montrail for approximately 50% retail prices. Expires 03/31/13, but may possibly be extended upon speaking with management. $20 Thank You Columbia Sportswear Employee Store
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“CHILDREN ARE HUMAN BEINGS TO WHOM RESPECT IS DUE, SUPERIOR TO US BY REASON OF THEIR INNOCENCE AND OF THE GREATER POSSIBILITIES OF THEIR FUTURE.” ~Maria Montessori 200 red and Yellow Blown Glass Platter This platter, with its striking red and yellow optic pattern was created by MSB parent and glass hobbyist, Curt Waters. $150 Thank You Curtis & Harshi Waters
201 tWo-Night Getaway to Seaside and BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, CREATING VALUE visit to the Maritime Museum THROUGHOUT THE PORTLAND/VANCOUVER AREA Head to Seaside where you will enjoy the Oregon coast in style in one of the six two-bedroom suites at the Inn at the Shore in an oceanfront hotel at the quiet end of the Promenade on Avenue U in Seaside, Oregon. Your room will include a large balcony, kitchenette, living/dining area, gas fireplace, 37” flat If you want to hire an screen TV, DVD/VHS player and sleeps up to six people. This quiet beach re- accomplished contractor who treat is the perfect escape from your busy Portland life, perhaps during Spring personally watches over your Break or while the kids are at MSB Outdoor Camp, or soon after school is out project, who has an impeccable for summer. When you tire of your pristine view of Tillamook Head, you’ll want to drive a few minutes North to Astoria to visit the Columbia River Mari- reputation, and who has your time Museum. Four passes to the museum means the entire family can learn best interest at heart, look to about the area’s history. http://innattheshore.com/ Cascade Custom Remodel & Columbia River Maritime Museum - Expires 03/31/14 Construction, LLC. Seaside - Two night stay Sunday through Thursday through June of 2013. Expires 06/30/13 From bathrooms to boat $288 Thank You Columbia River Maritime Museum, Inn at the Shore houses, whole house remodels to custom homes, from kitchens to cabanas, Cascade Custom 202 tWo Portland Trail Blazers Tickets Remodel & Construction can get in a Suite with Parking Pass it done — on budget and on Two tickets and a parking pass to see the Portland Trail Blazers vs. the Houston time. Our reputation is second Rockets on April 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm in Level 200 Suite 40. Complimentary to none. popcorn and soda included. Parking limited to availability. Valid for 04/05/13 game, only. $290 Thank You Pacific Office Automation
For more information or to set up a free in-home 203 ten Hours of Landscape Design consultation, please call us at 503.473.5253 or email us from Landscape East & West, Inc. at [email protected]. With this ten hour design consultation, Landscape East & West will provide a site visit, preparation, and delivery of a design concept for your revitalized landscape. CCB# 192730 Expires 03/31/14 $750 Thank You Landscape East & West
SILENT RED • 49 204 oNe Week of Delivered Dinners For 209 five-Person Laserport Party tWo from Portland Comfort Food Two games of laser tag and pizza for up to five people. Enjoy one week of dinner for two delivered to your home or office. Each week Valid Monday through Friday. Sundays are available with a $40 up charge. Portland Comfort food’s chef prepares seasonal dinner delivered right to you. Expires 03/09/14 Weekly menus available at: portlandcomfortfood.com $140 Thank You Laserport Expires 01/01/14 $135 Thank You Portland Comfort Food 210 ten Private Pilates Sessions at NW Pilates 205 Massage by Kyra Plume, L.M.T. Increase your strength, range of motion and stamina, improve your posture Visualize your stress melting away with a one and a half hour massage by and get that flat stomach you’ve always dreamed of! Sessions with owner, licensed massage therapist Kyra Plume, L.M.T, who also happens to be one Elizabeth Stubbs, at her intimate studio in NW Portland. of MSB’s experienced classroom substitutes! For more info, visit kyraplume.com. Expires 02/14/14 Expires 04/30/14 $500 Thank You NW Pilates $105 Thank You Kyra Plume, L.M.T
211 tWo Tickets to Oregon Shakespeare 206 Massage by Kyra Plume, L.M.T. festival in Ashland Visualize your stress melting away with a one and a half hour massage by Subject to performances with availability of 50 seats or more at the time of licensed massage therapist Kyra Plume, L.M.T, who also happens to be one booking. Dates valid for this voucher are 2/15/13-06/02/13 and 10/08/13- of MSB’s experienced classroom substitutes! For more info, visit kyraplume.com. 11/03/13, or Sunday-Thursday performances during the period of 06/04/13- Expires 04/30/14 10/06/13. Voucher may not be redeemed online. Voucher must be mailed to $105 Thank You Kyra Plume, L.M.T the Box Office. No web orders. Expires on 11/04/13 $100 Thank You Oregon Shakespeare Festival
207 tWo Rooms of Carpet Cleaning from Mott’s Carpet Cleaning Not to exceed 300 square feet. 212 tWo Tickets to a 2012/2013 Artists repertory Theatre Performance $120 Thank You Mott’s Carpet Cleaning Two tickets to any production in the 2012/2013 Artists Repertory Season. The Red Herring is playing Feb 12 - March 17, 2013, The Invisible Hand is playing March 26 - April 28, 2013, 208 tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks Ten Chimneys is playing April 23 - May 26, 2013, and Tegu has reinvented the wooden block by safely embedding magnets into Winning Play Commission is playing May 28 - June 30, 2013. each piece. You and your child will enjoy three 22-piece sets in Natural, Not redeemable for cash. Expires 06/30/13 Jungle and Tints finishes. Through socially responsible business practices and $100 Thank You Artists Repertory Theatre humanitarian efforts, Tegu is dedicated to helping the Honduran community with reforestation, education, and social outreach initiatives. $180 Thank You Piccolo Mondo Toys
SILENT RED • 50 SILENT RED • 51 213 aWard-Winning Wooden Chip 217 Private Ski Lesson, Lift Ticket, and Dip Bowl and Columbia Employee Store Pass Made from Bubinga, Walnut, and Maple woods and eight black MSB parent and advanced skier, Damon McBrinn, is offering a full-day lift napkins. Must be hand washed. ticket to one of Mt. Hood’s ski areas and a four-hour private lesson aimed at a beginner to intermediate skier looking to improve their skills. Get the gear $232 Thank You Stephen & Elizabeth Bruss, Kaveh Nasri & Sepideh Kazemi-Nasri you will need for this outing at the Columbia Employee Store with a pass valid
for a single visit to the store and single online transaction at each brand web- site, including Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardware, and Montrail, which is 214 oNe Month of Unlimited Classes valid for about 50% off retail prices. and Three Guest Passes at The Bar Private Ski Lesson - Available for a teenage to adult age skier. Lift ticket and lesson must be used in the Method Portland same day. Does not include rental equipment or transportation. Expires 03/01/14 These classes integrate the fat burning format of interval training, the muscle Columbia - Expires 06/13, but may possibly be extended upon speaking with management. shaping technique of isometrics, the elongating principles of dance con- $330 Thank You Jeremy & Krista Geffre, Damon & Colleen McBrinn ditioning, and the science of physical therapy to create a revolutionary new workout that quickly and safely reshapes your entire body. $272 Thank You The Bar Method 218 ohsU Cancer Genome Lab Tour & Tram Ride One MSB family with Upper Elementary, Middle or High School students 215 three Nights in Sunriver! will enjoy this unique opportunity to tour an OHSU cancer genomics lab with Enjoy three nights at 6 Pineridge Lane, a Bennington Properties home in MSB parent, Suzi Fei, PhD, postdoctoral researcher at OHSU. You will also Sunriver, Oregon during the off-season. This three bedroom + loft, 1,800 take a ride on the Portland Aerial Tram that leads from OHSU to Portland’s square foot home sleeps 10 (two families), and is pet friendly. The house is South Waterfront. equipped with comfort in mind with a new hot tub, ping pong & foosball, gas Available weekdays only during the workday for Upper Elementary MSB students, Middle & High School BBQ bikes, four TVs, 2 VCRs, 3 DVD Players, CD Player, free wifi, king bed, students, as well as adults. Expires 03/01/14 two queen beds, twin sofa bed, full sofa bed and a full futon. $100 Thank You Yiyang & Suzi Fei For more info: http://www.benningtonproperties.com/pineridge6/pineridge6.htm
Not valid during summer and holidays. Expires 03/31/14 $650 Thank You Bennington Properties 219 Movie Night at Home! This basket includes a classic movie style popcorn maker, March of the Penguins, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory DVDs, popcorn, popcorn 216 Princess Bedroom Ensemble cups, movie-style candy, five Redbox codes for Blu-Ray or DVD rentals, and Your little princess will love this very sweet pink and purple wall clock and a cozy blanket! a three-piece Disney princess bedroom set that includes a princess twin $125 Thank You Uwe & Donna Hessinger comforter, plush pink princess body pillow, and a gently used princess lamp. $135 Thank You Dan & Julia Deleganes, Behind The Smile Dentistry for Children, Eric & Carolyn Downey 220 iNtroductory Glider Ride by Willamette Valley Soaring Club Located off of Dersham Road, exit 55 from Hwy 26, just west of North Plains on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and most holidays starting as soon as the field becomes available in April and continue into October. $120 Thank You Willamette Valley Soaring Club
SILENT RED • 52 SILENT RED • 53 221 oNe Month of Unlimited Bikram 225 soccerplex Birthday Party with Yoga at Hall Street’s Bikram Yoga Bliss Cupcakes college of India Get a kick out of your child’s next birthday party at SoccerPlex, one of Valid at Hall Blvd. location in Beaverton, only. Expires 03/09/14 Portland’s premier indoor arenas. This package includes use of balls, goals and team jerseys, one hour of field time for up to 14 children and one hour $115 Thank You Hall Street Bikram’s Yoga College of India in the party room. Use this $30 Bliss Bake Shop gift certificate for cupcakes or a private baking party. Game Coordinator available to referee or structure games for an additional $25. 222 oNe Month of Unlimited Classes Needs to be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. at Santosha Yoga $115 Thank You Bliss Bake Shop, SoccerPlex Expires 03/01/14 $120 Thank You Santosha Yoga 226 rainy Day Basket for Boys This boys rainy day basket includes: “Big Bag of Science” kit, Brickadoo, 223 raleigh Hills Orthodontics Electric Kit, LEGO Speed Racer, Detective Science Fingerprint Kit, Gobblet, Jr. Wooden Game, Bendomino Domino Game, Wikki Stix, The Boys Book,
gift Basket The Boys Doodle Book, Rock & Fossil Hunter Book, Magic with Everyday Gift basket from Dr. John Delplanche, DMD, MS of Raleigh Hills Ortho- Objects CD, Six-Dice Farkel Game, Monster Science Mucus Bowl, Jelly dontics includes a $1,000 gift certificate to be applied towards comprehensive Stones, and ZingZ Magnet Mania. orthodontic treatment fees, Sonicare AirFloss, braces-friendly popcorn, a string bag, and a water bottle. $187 Thank You Brandon & Cindy Barnett New patients only. Limit one certificate per family. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Must be presented at time of complimentary new patient exam by 03/15/14 and may be applied toward future services. 227 four One-Hour Chemistry $1,100 Thank You Raleigh Hills Orthodontics or General Science Classes MSB parent and chemist, Vaish Sarathy, holds a PhD in Environmental Chemistry and will share her knowledge of Chemistry with your child through four one-hour sessions at her home in the Bethany area. These sessions are customizable to what the student wants. Typically, this is chemistry tutoring in 224 three hours of Organizational AP, Honors, or General Chemistry for high school students, while with mid- coaching and Consulting Session dle school or elementary students, the focus is on experiments and hands-on Getting your home organized will increase the amount of time and productiv- learning of general science. ity you have for the activities you enjoy. With an engineering background and Available for third grade through high school students, only. Expires 12/15/13 a keen enjoyment of solution finding, MSB parent, Payal Malik, will consult with you and provide a plan of creative and practical organizing solutions for $160 Thank You Rahul Ghosh & Vaish Sarathy your home needs. Mutually agreeable time on weekends only. May be split into two sessions. Expires 03/09/14 $225 Thank You Tarun & Payal Malik
SILENT RED • 54 SILENT RED • 55 228 four One-Hour Chemistry 232 design Time with Nike Shoe Designer or General Science Classes and Employee Store Pass MSB parent and chemist, Vaish Sarathy, holds a PhD in Environmental Yes, this is a Nike Employee Store pass, but it is so much more. You or Chemistry and will share her knowledge of Chemistry with your child through your student, age 10 or older, will have this unique opportunity to take a four one-hour sessions at her home in the Bethany area. These sessions are 45-minute tour on a mutually agreeable date, Monday - Friday, of the design customizable to what the student wants. Typically, this is chemistry tutoring in process with Nike footwear designer, Evan Lok, a graduate of the Pratt AP, Honors, or General Chemistry for high school students, while with mid- Institute and a designer on the Nike Jordan line, at the Nike World Campus dle school or elementary students, the focus is on experiments and hands-on in Beaverton. You will view drawings, see products, and meet other designers. learning of general science. Nike Employee Store - Please allow at least 24 hours notice. Expires 12/31/13 Available for third grade through high school students, only. Expires 12/15/13 Nike Designer - For ages 10 to Adult. Expires 11/15/13 $160 Thank You Rahul Ghosh & Vaish Sarathy $150 Thank You Todd & Brooke Daniel, Evan Lok - NIKE
229 tWo Hours of Interior Design 233 five Nights in a One Bedroom Condo consultation in Palm Springs If you are considering making changes to your home this year and don’t know Follow the sun to Palm Springs, California, for five nights in a fantastic where to start, begin with a consultation with A Superior Design. Interior one-bedroom unit (sleeps four) at the celebrated Oasis Resort. Located at designer, Laurie Mahar, has 25 years of experience, and is the VP of the the foot of the majestic Mount San Jacinto in the Coachella Valley, the resort Northwest Society of Interior Designers and a member of National Kitchen offers two bicycles with your condo as well as golf, swimming, tennis, hiking, and Bathroom Design. She can assist you with ideas for remodeling kitchens, a casino, and a variety of dining options. http://www.viresorts.com bathrooms, new flooring, paint color, window treatments and more. Highly Take a side trip to visit LEGOLAND California and you may also visit recommended by MSB’s Carol Bennett! your choice of either SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium or LEGOLAND Water Expires 03/09/14 Park with your two free child tickets coupons redeemable with purchase of a full-price one day Hopper Ticket of equal or greater value . $300 Thank You A Superior Design, Laurie Mahar Reservations may be scheduled up to 10 months in advance, subject to availability.
Upgrades available for a $149 fee. Additional nights may be purchased, based on availability. Taxes may apply. Excludes Thanksgiving (Thursday - Sunday 2013) and Christmas Break (12/20/13 - 230 four Hours of Residential 12/31/13). Certificate may not be exchanged for a different property. Based on space available. construction Consulting Non-transferable. No pets. Travel must be completed by 03/09/14. Four hours of residential construction consulting by Larry Mock of Cascade LEGOLAND - One child’s Hopper Tickets per coupon. LEGOLAND and LEGOLAND Custom Remodel. This can include advice on kitchen, bath, or whole-house Water Park must be used within the same day of purchase. LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE admission must be remodeling and/or repairs. Highly recommended by MSB’s Carol Bennett! used within 9 days of purchase. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires 12/31/13 Expires 03/09/14 $1,138 Thank You Kerry Cadambi, LEGOLAND California Resort, $400 Thank You Cascade Custom Remodel Vacation Internationale
231 Blue and Yellow Blown Glass Bowl Royal blue bowl with lapis optic pattern and yellow lip wrap made by MSB parent and glass hobbyist, Curt Waters. This beautiful piece would be a stunning fruit bowl. $100 Thank You Curtis & Harshi Waters
SILENT RED • 56 SILENT RED • 57 234 aMerican Girl Caroline Doll 238 Primary Montessori Furniture Set Caroline Abbott, a young girl growing up in Sackets Harbor, New York, at the Always wanted the furniture you see in the classrooms? A-Chart has designed onset of War of 1812 is the newest character in the American Girl historical several pieces of our classroom furniture and now you have the opportunity to line. buy one! This is a furniture set that your child will relish. It includes 28”x28”x 20” Taper Group Table, 12/24 Primary A-Style chairs and three-tier shelf. All $110 Thank You American Girl with natural tone, non toxic finish.
$408 Thank You A-Chart Design 235 tWo Portland Timbers vs. Colorado rapids MLS Soccer Tickets Cheer on the Timbers with two MLS Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids Soccer Tickets on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 4:00pm. Great seats in the 5th row on the 18 yard line, Section 116, Row E, Seats 14 & 15 - behind the Timbers bench and warm-up area! Includes two MAX passes. $84 Thank You Terry & Carol Bennett
236 tWo Adult and Two Children’s Passes to Tree to Tree Adventure Park Zip and soar through this obstacle course in the trees. Tree to Tree is located in Gaston, OR near Haag Lake. Also includes a t-shirt. Call for reservations. $140 Thank You Tree to Tree Adventure Park
237 traditional Chinese Hot Pot Dinner at MSB Family’s Home Your family is invited to enjoy a traditional Chinese Hot Pot Dinner at the home of MSB family Yiyang, Suzi, and Isabel Fei, from the Salamander Room. Not vegetarian friendly. This meal is meat-based and while seafood can be left out, it is preferable not to omit it. The spicy sauce that is served can be served on the side and it can also be tamed for milder palates. Available on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evenings through 03/02/14. $100 Thank You Yiyang & Suzi Fei
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“TO ASSIST A CHILD WE MUST PROVIDE HIM WITH AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH WILL ENABLE HIM TO DEVELOP FREELY.” ~Maria Montessori 300 2nd Annual Beer and Bites (With a Twist)! Join the Daniel and Lavelle families for an evening of beer tasting (with a twist), authentic Mexican cuisine and MSB parent camaraderie on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the home of Michael and Sierra Lavelle...just around the corner from MSB (literally!). This year we will focus on beers brewed South of the Border. You may even learn that you love a good Beergarita! Authentic Mexican cuisine will be prepared by Maria Rodriguez, originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, while the remaining portion of the meal will be catered by Sandoval’s Cafe & Cantina. By the end of the evening, find yourself around the fire pit enjoying the company other MSB parents. Available to 40 bidders. Adults only. $50 per person Thank You Todd & Brooke Daniel, Michael & Sierra Lavelle, Maria Rodriguez, Sandoval’s Cafe & Cantina
301 4T Hike Looking for a great way to spend a fall afternoon with your family on a unique adventure that combines a train, trolley and tram ride along with a hiking trail? Join the Brown and Rundle families and take a hike on the Portland 4T along with other MSB families on Sunday, September 8, 2013, from 1:00pm- 5:00pm. Enjoy a brisk four-mile hike among the trees from the Oregon Zoo to Council Crest and then to the Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), where you will glide down the hill in the aerial tram overlooking scenic views of the river and SW Portland. Board the trolley to the heart of downtown and ride the train back to your car (at the zoo) to complete the loop. Before taking the train back to your car, we will take a break for some snacks at Director Park in downtown. Snacks and drinks will be provided for the hike. Available for ten families. This trail is geared for families who love to hike. The hike is 3.9 miles long with a gradual uphill to OHSU. It is recommended for ages 7+. $60 per family Thank You Mark Brown & Shauna Pettit-Brown & family, Jay & Laura Rundle & family
PARTIES • 63 302 Nature Art Party for Children 305 ladies Night Ten MSB children, ages five and older, will gather on Saturday, September Ladies, leave the men at home! You are invited to Murali and Dharshini 28, 2013 at MSB from 10:00am - Noon with MSB parents Shauna Brown, Pillai’s beautiful home in Forest Heights to enjoy fun drinks, fine wines and Harshi Waters, and Donna Hessinger to collect natural materials to use in an an assortment of delicious Indian appetizers from Lentil Garden. Don’t miss art project. this unique opportunity to socialize with your girlfriends as well as make new Available to 10 bidders. MSB children only. Ages five and older. friends on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 6:00pm. Available to 35 bidders. $40 per child Thank You Mark Brown & Shauna Pettit-Brown, Uwe & Donna Hessinger, $50 per person Curtis & Harshi Waters Thank You Lentil Garden, Murali & Dharshini Pillai, Ramachandra & Sreedevi Sunkara,
303 aN Evening of Spring Ragas: 306 sewing Party for Primary Children carnatic Classical Recital Join MSB moms, Lesley Jeffries, Nusrat Ahmed, and Jenny Kwon for an on Flute and Voice afternoon of sewing for children on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from Noon to An evening of Spring Ragas hosted by MSB parents, Srikanth Dakshinamoorthy 3:00pm. Eight children are invited to the Kwon home in Bonny Slope for and Archana Srikanth, at Quaking Grass, home of the Healing Arts Collective a pizza lunch and craft time. They’ll make and decorate a fun pillow to take on NE Alberta on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 7:00pm - 8:15pm. Srikanth home. Ages 4-7. will play the flute and Archana will provide the vocals for the evening. Of course, Available to eight children, ages 4-7. children are welcome. www.quakinggrass.org $40 per child Available to 50 adult bidders. Children are included with your bid. Thank You Salman Afzal & Nusrat Ahmed, Paul & Lesley Jeffries, Christian & Jenny Kwon $20 per adult (children included) Thank You Srikanth Dakshinamoorthy & Archana Srikanth 307 iNdian Dessert Making This is not your average baking class. You’ll be nibbling on appetizers, sipping 304 sWiss Raclette Dinner drinks and eating a home-cooked, five-course authentic Indian dinner, oh Fun, festive and soul-satisfying: For some of us, discovering Raclette may feel and yes, you will also be baking. Dessert lesson will be tailored to the experi- as though we have stumbled on to the latest and greatest dinner party trend. ence of the participants. Somewhere between baking and dining, you’ll be In fact, Raclette is a centuries-old tradition that originated in the Swiss Alps treated to a slideshow about India and its sweet treats. Once you have polished and has been popular in Europe for years. But unlike fondue, it’s simpler off that delicious dinner, you will devour those desserts you so lovingly baked. cousin, Raclette did not make its way to North America until relatively re- Don’t miss this special evening at the home of MSB parents, Arup Saha and cently. A Raclette meal is like a fondue party done, but one better - all of the Mayurakashi Dutta on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. socializing, with more cooking options. The word “Raclette” can be used to Available to four bidders. No prior Indian cooking experience is required. refer to three things - a particular type of cheese, a grill that is placed on the $60 per person dining table to melt cheese, and a type of meal or a manner of eating. The classic use of Raclette cheese involves melting it and serving it with boiled Thank You Arup Saha & Mayurakshi Dutta potatoes, pickled onions, a variety of sliced meats, and vegetables. Join this festive winter dinner November 9, 2013, 6:00pm-9:00pm at the home of Kai-Uwe Maetzel and Renata Torelli in the Bonny Slope area. Available to 16 bidders. $50 per person Thank You Kai-Uwe Maetzel & Renata Torelli
PARTIES • 64 PARTIES • 65 308 canning Party 400 teacher Activity: Masterpiece Art Back by popular demand! Bonnie Trachtenberg, Master Food Preserver, studio with Nora Instructor, and Home Economics Guru will provide tips, ideas and recipes Sign your child up for some artful fun with Teacher Nora at My Masterpiece during an afternoon of canning and food preservation. Each participant Art Studio on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 10:00am to Noon. Light snacks will come away with three canned items of seasonal vegetables and fruits and will be provided. Four lucky bidders will meet Nora at the studio located at a wealth of information that will launch you into the wild world of canning. 7905 SW Cirrus Drive in Beaverton; right near Washington Square. No experience necessary. Twelve lucky MSB supporters will be part of this on mymasterpieceartstudio.com Sunday, May 5, 2013, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Kitchen Cru located at Available for four children in Nora’s class. Parents responsible for transportation. 337 NW Broadway, Portland OR. $40 per child Available to 12 lucky bidders! Thank You Nora Mix, My Masterpiece Art Studio $60 per person Thank You Bonnie Trachtenberg, John & Liling Sherry, Matthew & Jeanette Swafford 401 teacher Activity: Skate World With Jannie and Katy 309 tour of KATU Studios Twenty skaters will rock and “roll” at a skating party with Lower Elementary Get the inside scoop! You are invited to take a VIP tour of the KATU studios teachers, Jannie and Katy, at Skate World in Hillsboro on Friday, May 17, with consumer investigative reporter, Shellie Bailey-Shah, on Thursday, 2013 from 4:00pm-5:30pm! Includes admission, skate rental, and yummy April 11, 2013. Shellie will take you behind the scenes to show you how news snacks. You may bring your own roller/inline skates, if you choose. is produced. In addition, you’ll meet your favorite anchors and watch a live Available to 20 Lower Elementary students. Adult must stay with child, but will have newscast. You’ll receive a snack bag as you leave school then meet up with other complimentary admission and skate rental, if you would like to skate, too! bidders at the KATU studio in Northeast Portland at 3:45 pm for a one-hour tour. $40 per child Limited to 14 bidders. Children must be seven years old or older and accompanied by an adult to participate in the tour. Each person who attends tour must sign up as a bidder. You will be Thank You Katy Carter, Jannie Korchinski, Hillsboro Skate World, Friends of MSB responsible for transportation. $45 per person (adult must sign up as bidder, in addition to child) 402 teacher Activity: Hike with Robin Thank You Shellie Bailey-Shah, Robert Zdebski & Renee Rutz Your child will “Thank you so, so, so, so much!” for winning this special outing with their favorite teacher. With help from Upper Elementary students and Assistant Head of School, Sarah Freeman, Primary teacher Robin Myers, 310 Parents Night Out Babysitting Party from the Ladybug Room, will accompany ten children in her class on a Now’s your chance to enjoy a night on the town or a quiet evening at home morning of exploration along the beautiful trails of Forest Park’s Audubon WITHOUT your children on Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 5:00pm- Society. The lucky students will join Robin at the Audubon House at 9:00am 10:00pm at Jeff and Jennifer Weprin’s home in Forest Heights! Three MSB on Thursday, June 13, 2013, with parents returning to pick up their children families, the Weprin, Juliano and Foersters, will entertain your children with a at 11:30am. The happy group will explore the Audubon Sanctuary and its fun-filled night of pizza, video games, arts & crafts, a movie and a few surpris- surrounding area in beautiful Forest Park. Children will most definitely be es too! Hurry up and reserve your spaces and start planning YOUR evening! spotting birds, wildlife and other fauna and flora in this lush area. A nutri- Open to all ages, but is limited to only 20 spots! tious and delicious snack will be provided and prepared just for this outing. The lucky children will decorate water bottles to commemorate this special $30 per child outing with Robin. Thank You Jeff & Jane Foerster, Jeffrey & Jennifer Weprin, Patrick & Cathi Juliano Available to ten Primary children from Robin’s class only. Parents are responsible for transportation. $40 per child Thank You Robin Myers, Sarah Freeman, The Children of the Willow Room PARTIES • 66 TEACHER ACTIVITIES • 67 403 teacher Activity: Rock Out Donors A Superior Design Brad Gearhart With Eileen, Emily, and Kate! A-Chart Design Lois Gearhart Fifteen students will have a unique opportunity to spend three hours with Adidas America Inc. Jeremy & Krista Geffre Salman Afzal & Nusrat Ahmed Rahul Ghosh & Vaish Sarathy Teacher Eileen, from Robin’s class (and now substituting for Teacher Julie) Richard Aldersea James & Sara Gillette and her grandfather, Dennis Murphy, Upper Elementary Assistant, Alliance Francaise de Portland Glow Health Coaching Emily, and Lower Elementary Assistant, Kate, at the Rice Museum of Rocks American Girl Gymboree Play & Music Annie Bloom’s Books Hall Street Bikram’s Yoga College of India and Minerals in Hillsboro on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1:00pm- Federico Ardanaz & Katia Kaeser Eric Hamacher & Luisa Ponzi 4:00pm. Students will receive a personal tour and presentation of the Artists Repertory Theatre Uwe & Donna Hessinger Dennis and Mary Murphy Petrified Wood Gallery, part of the personal Audubon Society of Portland High Desert Museum B.J. Willy’s Hillsboro Skate World collection of Eileen’s grandparents which is part of the museum. Additionally, Shellie Bailey-Shah Inn at the Shore the students will take a guided tour of the remainder of the museum and enjoy Brandon & Cindy Barnett Paul & Lesley Jeffries a tasty snack. www.ricenorthwestmuseum.org Behind The Smile Dentistry For Children Bhadraraj & Rinku Jhala Terry & Carol Bennett Ward & Patricia Jones Available to 15 Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary students, only. Bennington Properties Harris & Hema Joyce Parents are responsible for transportation. Bethany’s Table Patrick & Cathi Juliano Betsy & Iya James Just & Polly Gottesman $40 per child Bliss Bake Shop Alan Juza Thank You Eileen McMillan, Dennis & Mary Murphy, Emily Davis Daggett, Mark Brown & Shauna Pettit-Brown Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub Stephen & Elizabeth Bruss Lakshman Krishnamurthy & Rasha Esmat Kate McLean, Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals Dan & Mimi Burkholder Christian & Jenny Kwon Steve & Elizabeth Bruss Kyra Plume, L.M.T Kerry Cadambi Lan Su Chinese Garden David & Katy Carter Landscape East & West Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery Laserport Cascade Custom Remodel Laughing Planet Chamber Music Northwest Michael & Sierra Lavelle Children of the Sea Swim School Learning Palace Child’s Play Toys LEGOLAND California Resort Srimanth Chinnam & Sreelakshmi Dhanekula Lentil Garden Columbia River Maritime Museum Lloyd Center Ice Rink Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Pete Lockhart Gail Conway Longbottom Coffee and Tea, Inc. Steve & Renee Cooney Loranger Families Costco Wholesale - Tigard Ellen Louderbough Costco Wholesale - Aloha Don Luu & Lynn Dinh Srikanth Dakshinamoorthy & Archana Srikanth Kai-Uwe Maetzel & Renata Torelli Todd & Brooke Daniel Laurie Mahar Dark Horse Tasting Room Tarun & Payal Malik Emily Davis Daggett Marine Discovery Tours Benjamin & Rachel Defnet Damon & Colleen McBrinn Dan & Julia Deleganes McMenamins Dave Dewberry & Jannie Korchinski Eileen McMillan Eric & Carolyn Downey Medici Vineyards Mahadev & Nisha Eakambaram Dan & Nora Mix El Masry Egyptian Food Cart Monte Shelton Jaguar Enchanted Forest Mott’s Carpet Cleaning Evan Lok - Nike Mount Hood Railroad Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Dennis & Mary Murphy Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant Sean & Ann Murphy Yiyang & Suzi Fei My Masterpiece Art Studio Ferraro Cellar Ashok & Malathi Murugavel Fit Right NW Steve & Robin Myers Jeff & Jane Foerster Kaveh Nasri & Sepideh Kazemi-Nasri Foot Traffic New Seasons Market - Orenco Station Forte Music School New Seasons - Cedar Hills Jeremy & Sarah Freeman Nick Staub - Adidas TEACHER ACTIVITIES • 68 DONORS • 69 Donors NW Children’s Theater and School Target Beaverton NW Pilates Tazza Cafe & Deli Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink Tears of Joy Theatre OMSI The Bar Method Oregon Gymnastic Academy The Children of the Trillium Room Oregon Historical Society The Children of the Tree Frog Room Oregon Shakespeare Festival The Children of the Willow Room Out of this World Pizza & Play The Children of the Salamander Room Pacific Office Automation The Children of the Ladybug Room Bruce Palmer & Farzaneh Mobayen The Children of the Cedar Room Venkatesh & Priya Patil The Merry Kitchen Pet Barn The Portland Ballet Petroff Center Bonnie Trachtenberg Capital Pacific Bank Dave & Meagan Pham Trader Joe’s - Hillsboro Piccolo Mondo Toys Brendan & Brianna Traw Murali & Dharshini Pillai Tree to Tree Adventure Park Pizzicato Pizza Vacation Internationale is a trusted advisor Play Boutique Valley Cinema Shuvranshu & Swati Pokhariyal Tony Vasquez & Kate McLean Ponzi Vineyards Villa Columbia Bed & Breakfast providing financial Antony Poothullil & Rose Alappat Erik & Francine Waagmeester Por Que No Taqueria Mark Wahle & Shaghayegh Aliabadi-Wahle Portland Art Museum NW Film Center Wahle Vineyards and Cellars Portland Comfort Food Curtis & Harshi Waters services to Portland’s Portland Nursery Jeffrey & Jennifer Weprin Portland Revels Willamette Valley Soaring Club Portland Spirit John & Pamela Williams Portland Walking Tours World Affairs Council of Oregon business community. 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