Welcome from the Head of School Thank you for joining us at our newly re-imagined “Non-Gala Gala!” As a parent, the Annual Spring Gala was one of my favorite Academy Hill traditions. It was an opportunity to meet other parents at an adults-only event, enjoy the company of faculty in a more relaxed setting, and, of course, to bid on some fabulous prizes. Joe and I have collected artwork, gift certificates, Fiesta dinner ware, tickets to events and attractions, and a new iPad over the years! If this is your first Gala, we welcome you to enjoy this exciting evening of activity, chance and friendship. If you are joining us for the second, third or even tenth time, we welcome you back to our premier fundraising event.

As you know, proceeds from tonight’s event provide direct support for the initiatives and programs at Academy Hill. Whether we are sending our students out to enjoy authentic experiences related to classroom instruction, or bringing an expert or practitioner to our school to demonstrate a skill or talent, we rely on your support. Academy Hill provides our bright and motivated children with an exceptional educational experience. And your generosity provides us with the ability to offer the outstanding programs our children deserve.

Thank you for being with us tonight. Have fun and happy bidding!

Melissa Earls Head of School Alumni Parent ‘16

Schedule for the Evening 5:00 p.m. – Let the evening begin! All tables and cash bar is open! Food trucks on site with food for purchase. 6:00 p.m. – Games, raffles and silent auction 7:00 p.m. – Heads or Tails Game. 7:15 p.m. – Raffle tables close. 7:20 p.m. – Silent auction tables close; raffle winners announced. 7:30 p.m. – Greeting from Mrs. Earls. Chromebook auction and Live auction featuring “celebrity” auctioneer Ronny Priefer! Silent auction winners posted following live auction. 8:00 p.m. – Check out (cash, check or credit card accepted)

If you cannot make it to the event on April 11th, but you would like to participate in the raffle you may purchase tickets by completing the following steps. 1) Name: ______2) Raffle Tickets are sold is sets of 20. Please tear off the raffle pages from this packet and circle the items that you are interested in. Please note where you would like more than one raffle ticket entered by marking x2, x3, x4, etc. next to the item. 3) Return the following to school: • The raffle pages and this form • A check (made out to Academy Hill School) for $20 We will contact you on Friday, April 12th if you won a raffle prize! Raffle & Auction Rules Each guest will receive a lanyard with a card attached at check-in. Please wear this lanyard for the evening; the card attached will be used to record your purchases throughout the evening and needs to be handed in at check-out. Activity table purchases, raffle, silent and live auction items must be paid for the evening of April 11th. We accept payment by credit card, cash, or check. Thank you and have fun!

Ping-Pong Toss- $20 Land a ping-pong ball in a cup and win your choice of a bottle of wine or liquor to take home to enjoy. 3 balls for $20. Please see attendant to play.

Down the Rabbit Hole - $20 Purchase your pass to punch through the rabbit hole and win a prize. Your prize could be a real prize or a fun prize. Please see attendant to play.

Heads or Tails - $20 Purchase your pass to enter the “Heads or Tails” game at check in. The “Heads or Tails” game leader will call all participants to the front of the room. The game is simple: Pick heads or tails, the last participant standing will win half of the amount collected for the game. *Winner will receive an IOU and a check will be sent via mail after the event.

Raffle Tickets - $20 Tickets for the AHS raffle items will be sold in sets of 20 for $20. Please see the attendant at the raffle station for tickets. Good luck!

Silent Auction The silent auction opens at 6:00 p.m. and will close at 7:20 p.m. If you are interested in an item, write your name down legibly and your bid price on the bid sheet. Each item will have a starting bid, so you will need to bid more than the starting bid in increments of $10. You may want to go back and check your item’s bid sheet throughout the evening to see if anyone has outbid you. Continue to bid until you have reached your maximum intended dollar amount for that item. If you bid the highest amount for an item, you have won the auction and are financially responsible for that item. Winners will be announced following the live auction. Thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard to gather all the fantastic raffle and silent auction items! Live Auction We will hold a live auction at 7:30 p.m. for the following items: Academy Hill Head of School for a Day! 4 Tickets (preseason) Red Sox Ticket Package (6 tickets, restaurant gift card, Swan Boat passes) If you verbally bid the highest amount for an item, you have won the auction and are financially responsible for that item.

Additional live auction items may be added closer to the event. Stay tuned!

*Academy Hill School worked diligently to provide this guide as a preview of the event on April 11th. Academy Hill School reserves the right to add or delete items up until April 11th.

Terms of Sale Unless otherwise noted, all certificates for goods and services must be used with-in one year of auction date. All items and services are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the donors. Gift certificates are for goods or services specified and have no cash value. Gift certificates may not be redeemed for cash. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds. Academy Hill School has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, but all items are offered and sold “AS IS”. Raffle Items

Item #1 Decorative Chocolate Truffle Pops Delicious and fun to eat spring themed cake pops. *Not allergen-friendly Donated by: Lindsay Duffy

Item #2 Ken’s Automotive This item includes $30 Ken Bucks and a free oil change to Ken’s Automotive in Wilbraham. Donated by: Ken’s Automotive

Item #3 Rolls-Royce This item includes a Rolls-Royce 17 oz. stainless steel thermal bottle and soft textured mesh cap. Donated by: The Brodhagen Family

Item #4 Let’s Go Out to the Movies This item includes two admission passes to South Hadley’s Tower Theaters. This item also includes a $25 gift certificate to Cold Stone Creamery. Donated by: South Hadley’s Tower Theaters & The Wells Family

Item #5 Swan Barware ConserVino Wine Accessory Kit The perfect gift for all wine enthusiasts. The ConserVino Wine Accessories Gift Set opens and shuts into place with magnetic locking mechanism and comprises wine pourer, stopper, foil cutter, drip ring and screw pull lever corkscrew opener. Donated by: The Mugo Family

Item #6 Free Skate This item includes four passes (adult or child) for public skating and skate rental at Amelia Park Ice Arena (expires 12/18/18). Donated by: Amelia Park Ice Arena

Item #7 Western Mass Pioneer Soccer Tickets This item includes a four pack of flex tickets to any 2019 Western Mass Pioneers soccer regular season PDL home game. Donated by: The Western Mass Pioneers

Item #8 A Day at the Museum This item includes a family 4 pack of tickets to the Springfield Museums. Item also includes $20 certificate to Crepes Tea House. Donated by: Springfield Museums and Crepes Tea House

Item #9 Town Fair Tire This item includes a certificate for a factory recommended alignment, tire rotation, tire balancing, and air pressure check at Town Fair Tire. Two certificates available, we will draw two winners for this raffle prize. Donated by: Town Fair Tire

Item #10 Family Mini Golf Package This item includes four passes; each good for a round of mini golf at Sonny’s Place in Somers, CT (expires 11/30/19). Donated by: Sonny’s Place

Item #11 Shakespeare & Company This item includes a certificate redeemable for two Shakespeare & Company show tickets, valid during the 2019 season. Shakespeare & Company is located in Lenox, MA. Donated by: Shakespeare & Company

Item #12 F.L. Roberts Car Wash Booklet This item includes a booklet of six passes for “The Works” Donated by: F.L. Roberts

Item #13 Emily Dickinson Museum This item includes four passes for regularly scheduled guided tours of the Homestead and The Evergreens. Donated by: The Priefer Family

Item #14 Handmade Knit Hat This item includes an AHS knit hat that was handmade by Annika Amstutz.

Item #15 Big E 2019 This item includes two passes for the Big E! Donated by: Eastern States Exposition

Item #16 Launch Trampoline Park This item includes two launch/jump passes valid for one hour of jump time. Donated by: Launch Trampoline Park in Hartford, CT

Item #17 NameBubbles Say goodbye to lost-and-found with these labels. These fun, personalized name labels have the coolest designs, and are machine washable. The winner will get a pack of 84 small labels (round dishwasher/laundry safe or square laundry safe) that they can design/personalize themselves. Donated by: The Wells Family

Item #18 For the Birds This item includes two beautiful bird feeders. Donated by: Tractor Supply

Item #19 Conway Gold Maple Syrup Enjoy breakfast with this delicious maple syrup. Donated by: The Mazur Family

Item #20 Handmade Slouchy Knit Hat in AHS Colors This item includes a slouchy knit hat that was handmade by Annika Amstutz. Donated by: Annika Amstutz

Item #21 Connecticut Science Center This item includes two tickets to the Connecticut Science Center Donated by: Connecticut Science Center

Silent Auction

Item #001 Academy Hill P.E. Coach for a Day The winner of this prize will:  Spend time with “Coach” (a.k.a. Coach Grenier) making P.E. plans for their class and others.  Choose a day to be acting “Coach”!  P.E. Coach for a day will also act as a judge at the annual lip sync competition along with Coach Grenier and Mrs. Earls. Value: Priceless Donated by: Brian Grenier

Item #002 Fiesta Dinnerware - 11 Piece Cutlery Set in SCARLET RED This set includes 9 knives made of high-carbon stainless steel with Scarlet Red handles, a knife sharpening tool, and a Scarlet Red hardwood knife block. 3.5” Paring Knife, 4” Utility Knife, 6” Utility Knife, 5.5” Boning Knife, 7” Santoku Knife, 8” Carving Knife, 8” Chef Knife, 8” Bread Knife, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Tool, Hardwood Knife Block. Value: $130 Donated by: Homer Laughlin & The Wells Family Item #003 Sarah Gallagher Portrait Session This item includes a one-hour custom portrait session with Sarah Gallagher, plus an 11x14-wall print. Includes artist’s time with you and all postproduction work. Value: $225 Donated by: Sarah Gallagher Studios

Item # 004 Start Your Summer with a SPARK! June SPARK Certificate. This item entitles you to one week of June 2019 SPARK for one child. Winner’s choice of week, June SPARK runs Week 1: June 10th – June 14th Week 2: June 17th – June 21st Week 3: June 24th – June 28th Value: $275 Donated by: Academy Hill School

Item #005 Go Bug Hunting with Mrs. Wells Spend 2 afternoons catching and identifying insects with a real Entomologist! Mrs. Wells will supply all the equipment and take your child/ren (and you) to local areas to collect insects and then teach your child/ren (and you) how to pin the insects to show off your collection in a glass top display box. Enjoy the thrill of the hunt and see firsthand the wide diversity of these awesome animals! Value: Priceless! (Display box value $30) Donated by: E’beth Wells

Item #006 Beech Tree Camp This item contains a certificate good for one week of Beech Tree Camp. Sessions run June 24th – August 2nd. Beech Tree Camp is held on the campus of Wilbraham & Monson Academy and offers timeless and traditional activities that our campers have come to love and look forward to: arts & crafts, nature/science/tinkering, swimming, track, sports, and games. Programs are available for children ages 5-8 and 9-12. Value: $320+ Donated by: Beech Tree Camp at Wilbraham & Monson Academy

Item #007 Beech Tree Camp This item contains a certificate good for one week of Beech Tree Camp. Sessions run June 24th – August 2nd. Beech Tree Camp is held on the campus of Wilbraham & Monson Academy and offers timeless and traditional activities that our campers have come to love and look forward to: arts & crafts, nature/science/tinkering, swimming, track, sports, and games. Programs are available for children ages 5-8 and 9-12. Value: $320+ Donated by: Beech Tree Camp at Wilbraham & Monson Academy

Item #008 Fiesta Dinnerware - Iconic Fiesta Set in Winner’s Choice of Colors This item includes (1) Extra Large Disc Pitcher and (1) Salt & Pepper Set. Value: $70 Donated by: Homer Laughlin & The Wells Family

Item #009 Bowling with Ms. McNierney Your child and 3 AHS friends will strike up some fun with Ms. McNierney. Day/time to be agreed upon by winner and donor. Value: Priceless Donated by: Gwen McNierney

Item #010 Reserved Seating at Graduation There will be no urgent clamor to get to the front for the lucky winner of these premium 8th grade graduation seats. Your family will sit in SECOND ROW reserved seats. You will have the best photos of your student's special day. These seats may be directly behind teachers or admin. Value: Priceless Donated by: Academy Hill School

Item #011 Bertera Oil Changes Bring your car in to Bertera for that overdue oil change. This item includes two $100 gift certificates towards your vehicles oil change. Can be used at any Bertera Dealership. Value: $200 Donated by: Bertera Auto Group

Item #012 The Dapper Man’s Set This item includes a Vineyard Vines Classic Tie, $50 Gift Card to Plan B Burger Bar and a bottle of Glenmorangie Scotch Whiskey for the scotch connoisseur. Value: $185 Donated by: Plan B Burger Bar, Vineyard Vines & The Cushing/DaCruz Family

Item #013 It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere Get ready for Cinco de Mayo! This themed basket contains Mi Nina White Corn Tortilla chips, Jose Cuervo Margarita Salt, Corona 6 pack, Cuervo Mix, Cuervo Silver Tequila and Laurel Tequila lime Salsa. Item also includes a $25 Bueno Y Sano Gift Card Value: $75 Donated by: The Balise Family

Item #014 Ice Skating with Mrs. Mazur Lace up your skates and hit the ice one afternoon with Mrs. Mazur! One student and 2 AHS friends can show off their triple-toe loops, double axels and transition moves, then enjoy hot cocoa when fingers and toes get frosty. Skating can be at a local rink, or up at Deerfield Academy during their community skate on a mutually convenient afternoon. Transportation not included. Value: Priceless Donated by: Danielle Mazur

Item #015 Peintures et Pâtisseries Enjoy an afternoon with Madame James exploring the French paintings of the Museum of Art. The visit will include a scavenger hunt and time to sketch favorite paintings. Following the museum walk to the Pâtisserie Lenox to enjoy a yummy French pastry and beverage. Included with this experience is childcare for up to three AHS students for about three hours, museum admissions, a yummy French pastry and a beverage for each participant. Transportation is not included. Value: Priceless Donated by: Madame James

Item #016 Ready, Set, Paint! This item includes a Royal Talens set of 72 acrylic 20 ml tubes; in a wide array of color options. The clear plastic tubes show the beautiful, rich colors. It also includes a Royal Talens Van Gogh watercolor wooden box of twelve 10ml tubes. The colors are easy to mix to create the tiniest of difference in shade. Value: $285 Donated by: The Boyd Family

Item #017 Premier Parking Spot at Academy Hill School Parking at Academy Hill School can be a challenge! Take this prize home and you will have no more headaches trying to park at AHS. This premier parking space will be reserved for a full year for the winner’s exclusive use. (August 2019-June 2020) Value: Priceless Donated by: Academy Hill School

Item #018 Fiesta Dinnerware - Casual Entertaining Set in Winner’s Choice of Colors This item includes (1) Medium Heart Bowl, (1) Small Oval Platter, and (1) 2-piece Dip Set. $20 Table & Vine Gift Card. Value: $70 Donated by: Homer Laughlin & The Wells Family

Item #019 Western Mass Pioneers This item contains a certificate valid for one week of soccer camp with the Western Mass Pioneers Soccer Club for the 2019 season. Value: $140 Donated by: Western Mass. Pioneers Soccer Club

Item #020 3D Printer Lesson 2-hour lesson for 4 people in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) at Asnuntuck Community College, Enfield, CT. Day/time to be agreed upon by winner and instructor. Value: $250 Donated by: Asnuntuck Community College

Item #021 Class Pizza Party & Extra Recess Time Treat your child’s homeroom to a pizza party! Party includes pizza, drinks and dessert. Day/time to be agreed upon by winner and homeroom teacher. Must be redeemed before May 31st. Value: Extra recess time and pizza…priceless! Donated by: The AHS Parents Association

Item #022 Spa Basket This item contains everything you need for a spa day, including an at home teeth whitening kit. More details to follow… Value: $150 Donated by: The Wegrzyn Family

Item #023 Fiesta Dinnerware - Bread & Butter Set in Winner’s Choice of Colors This item includes (1) Small Bread Tray and (1) Extra Large Covered Butter. Value: $50 Donated by: Homer Laughlin & The Wells Family

Item #024 Craft Party with Mrs. Grenier Craft party for your family and up to 3 of your child’s AHS friends (on a mutually convenient morning or afternoon this summer at AHS). Value: Priceless Donated by: Mrs. Grenier

Item #025 Samsung Television Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on this Samsung 55”, 4K, Curved Smart LED TV! Value: $500+ Donated by: The Hopkins Family

Item #026 Coach Handbag Brand New Coach Bag! Wonderful design and color. Truly a branded bag. Value: $300 Donated by: The Slate/Gulluni Family

Item #027 The 800 Method – Online Tutoring (AHS Alumni Donation) This item includes 10 hours of online tutoring in math or any standardized test, including SSAT, SAT, ACT, and many more. This donation comes from AHS class of 2001 Alumnus Sophia Olender. Sophia wanted to help students with the standardized tests that she proclaims to enjoy. She founded The 800 Method in 2012, and has since been working with students to achieve the scores they need to attend their first choice schools. Value: $2,000 Donated by: Sophia Olender, The 800 Method

Item #028 Be an Art Apprentice to Mrs. Goebel Help prepare the art room for the day; assist in demonstrating techniques in a variety of mediums; gain an understanding of textures, shapes and colors; and guide students through their projects. Catch Mrs. Goebel’s engaging spirit as she encourages artistic abilities, cultivates creative expression, and yes, cleans up the materials, too. Value: Priceless Donated by: Beth Goebel

Item #029 NE Patriots’, Devin and Jason McCourty, Signed Football & Devin McCourty Signed Photo Perfect for the Patriots fan! Get your hands on a football signed by Devin and Jason McCourty, and a Devin McCourty autographed photo. Value: Priceless Donated by: The Balise Family & The Kraft Family

Item #030 Fiesta Dinnerware - Your Thanksgiving Necessities Set in Winner’s Choice of Colors This item includes (1) Extra Large Oval Platter, (1) Extra Large Bowl, and (1) Large Bowl. $50 Gift Card to Stop & Shop. Value: $175 Donated by: Homer Laughlin & The Wells Family

Item #031 Mini-Golf and Ice Cream with Ms. D One student and two AHS friends will meet Ms. D for 1 round of Miniature Golf and ice cream. Value: Priceless Donated by: Ms. Desjarlais

Item #032 Just Add Sunscreen Dream you are somewhere warm with this beautiful beachy wine basket. Items includes tea light candles, two stem glasses and three bottles of wine. Donated by: Adam Howe and Jessica Roncarati-Howe

Item #033 Chocolates and Wine for Two An irresistible combination: wine and chocolate! Basket includes two stem glasses, three bottles of wine and delicious chocolates. Donated by: Adam Howe and Jessica Roncarati-Howe

Item #034 Wine Country Gift Basket This item includes four bottles of wine, two coffee mugs, a savory Thai Hot Pepper spread, and crackers. Value: $125 Donated by: The Earls Family

Item #035 The Greatest Coffee with Hugh Jackman Enjoy your morning with Hugh Jackman’s fair trade coffee! If Wolverine/Jean Valjean/The Greatest Showman gets your heart racing, then so will his coffee. Item contains a 12 oz. bag of Laughing Man Colombia Huila Dark Roast Coffee, a 750 ml bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, a 14 oz. Yeti Coffee Mug and various pictures of Hugh Jackman. Value: $60 Donated by: The Wells Family & The Brodhagen Family

Item #036 Tattoo Anyone? This item includes a $100 gift certificate to Black Labyrinth Tattoo, located in Easthampton. Black Labyrinth Tattoo also included two bumper stickers for the lucky winner! Value: $100 Donated by: The Black Labyrinth

Item #037 Pine Knoll Summer Day Camp in East Longmeadow Pine Knoll Day Camp is an all-encompassing day program that allows children to enjoy multiple activities. Activities include arts & crafts, nature, sports, swimming, and more! The winner can choose from any session throughout the summer. Value: $150 Donated by: Alison Bates and Pine Knoll Summer Day Camp

Item #038 Brock Holt Autographed Calling all fans! This baseball has been personally signed by Brock Holt. Perfect for a memorabilia collector. Value: Priceless Donated by: Boston Red Sox

Item #039 Hockey Danton Heinen Autographed Hockey Puck Boston Bruins Logo Hockey Puck has been hand-signed in silver paint pen by Danton Heinen. Value: Priceless Donated by: Boston Bruins Hockey

Item #040 The White Wine Basket This item includes light, fruity and refreshing white wines.  2012 Treana White Wine from the Central Coast  2014 Carol Shelton Monga Zinfandel  2016 Don Olegario Albarino  2016 Cuvée A Amrita Donated by: Jean Deliso and Lisa Doherty

Item #041 The Red Wine Basket This item includes robust, hearty and even heart-healthy red wines.  2012 White Oak Napa Reserve  2010 Mockingbird Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley  2016 Siduri Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Donated by: Jean Deliso and Lisa Doherty

Item #42 Mystery Box We cannot say exactly what is in this box. That would ruin the fun! Bid on the mystery box and open it prior to the live auction. Value: ?? Donated by: We cannot tell!

*Academy Hill School worked diligently to provide this guide as a preview of the event on April 11, 2019. Academy Hill School reserves the right to add or delete items up until April 11, 2019.

Live Auction

Live Auction Item #1 Academy Hill Head of School for a Day! Is your child too cool for school? Then let them rule the school as “Head of School for the Day.” Your child will have the opportunity to shadow Mrs. Earls, establish rules for the day and make his or her own mark on the school. Your child will also join Mrs. Earls for a special lunch, and afternoon snack. The student Head of School will have the opportunity to declare a “Head of School Day” for one day next year. (Yes, your child will get to pick an entire day off school next year for everyone to enjoy.) This is an opportunity your child won’t forget. Donated by: AHS and Melissa Earls

Live Auction Item #2 Four New England Patriots Tickets You and three guests (4 tickets total) will enjoy a preseason New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium. Includes one free parking pass. **Preseason Game typically in late August (date TBD). Donated by: The Balise Family & Balise Auto Group

Live Auction Item #3 Take Me Out to the Ball Game – Red Sox Ticket Package The winner of this prize will receive:  Six tickets to the Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles game on Sunday, August 18th at Fenway. Game starts at 1:05 pm. These seats are located at Right Field Box 4.  Passes to ride the Swan Boats at the Public Garden Lagoon in Boston Common. The Swan Boat pass is good for a party of 10 and never expires; use it the day of the game or another day when you are visiting Boston.  A $100 gift card to use Chili's, On the Border, or Macaroni Grill Enjoy a wonderful day in Boston! Donated by: The Lunden Family, The Wells Family, and the Swan Boats at Boston Common

Please contact Kelli Brodhagen if you would like to bid by proxy for any Live or Silent Auction items. [email protected] ~ 413-788-0300

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Thank you to the following businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated items for tonight’s raffles and auctions.

Adam Howe and Jessica Roncarati-Howe New England Patriots Foundation AHS Parent Association Paint Craze Aimee and Eric Lunden Pine Knoll Day Camp Alison Bates Plan B Burger Amelia Park Ice Arena Rice Farm Andrea James Sarah Gallagher Portrait Session Annika Amstutz Shakespeare and Co. Art and Alla Ribinskas Sharon Desjarlais Asnuntuck Community College Sonny’s Place Balise Auto Group Southwick Sassy Sauce Beech Tree Camp Springfield Museums Bertera Auto Group Stop and Shop Beth Goebel Table and Vine Black Labyrinth Tattoo The 800 Method Boston Bruins Hockey The Andress Family Boston Red Sox The Balise Family Boston Swan Boats The Boyd Family Bounce! Trampoline Park The Brodhagen Family Bueno Y Sano The Burke Family Connecticut Science Center The DaCruz/Cushing Family Costco Enfield The Deliso/Doherty Family Costco Springfield The Earls Family Crepes Tea House The Grenier Family Drunken Rabbit Brewery The Hopkins Family Eastern States Exposition The Kraft Family Eric Carle Museum The Lunden Family Golden Nozzle The Mazur Family Gwen McNierney The Mugo Family Homer Laughlin The Priefer Family IHOP The Slate/Gulluni Family Interskate 91 The Wegrzyn Family Kathy Marks The Wells Family Launch Trampoline Park Tower Theater Madame James Town Fair Tire MaryBeth Reed Vineyard Vines

Many thanks to all the people that have made this wonderful event come together. Heather Andress Kelli Brodhagen Lindsay Duffy Melissa Earls Nick Hopkins Aimee Lunden Tina Wegrzyn E’beth Wells