April 2019

IT’S ELECTRIC! gala2019

LA JOLLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING GALA SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2019 • 6PM - MIDNIGHT

You’ve Gotta Motor 10996 TORREYANA ROAD It’s like totally time for the big 80s bash! Here’s how the party is going down…

Rd. lan 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction Cal Farmer & The THE GRILL AT TORREY 7:30 pm N. TORREY PINES ROAD Seahorse Dinner, served family style PINES 8:15 pm Live Auction d. Science Park R 9:00 pm Party hardy like it’s 1985! HILTON LA JOLLA 10:00 pm Mobile auction closes TORREY PINES 12:00 am See ya!

LJES Breakfast Club 1 It's Electric!

You Make It All Possible - Thank You!

Bueller?...Bueller?...Bueller? Thank you to Dr. Hasselbrink and all the teachers and staff for generously supporting the gala through wonderful teacher outings and classroom time for gala photos and art projects. Most of all, thank you for supporting our children each and every day! We are totally stoked. Many thanks to all who generously donated to help underwrite the It’s Electric gala. Thanks for getting this party started! Electric Avenue Desperately Seeking Snacks East End Boys & West Let's Go Crazy: $5,000 St. Elmo’s Pub Food: $1,000 End Girls Natasha Wong & Kevin Chen Doug & Remley Arthur Host a Teacher: $150 Everybody Have Fun Tonight: $2,500 Julie & Jon Belmonte Doug & Remley Arthur Nicole Peck & Matt Pugh Sweet Donut Bar O' Mine: $500 Mira & Francis Costello Frankie Says Relax: $1,000 Debbie Yelon & David Chu Tim & Kat Peppers Tim & Julie Bubnack Jason & Lindsey Wade Jenny & Jason Hochberg

The Yazici Family The Heat Is On Gala Zone Debbie Yelon & David Chu Hungry Like the Wolf: $2,000 Rebel Yell - Auctioneer: $1,500 The Duehr Family The Yazici Family Tim & Kat Peppers Olivieri’s Family (2) Feed Me, Seymour: $1,000 Freeze Frame - Photographer: $250 Amy & Rob Wells Jenny & Jason Hochberg The Turner Family Milton/Tremain Sarah & John Roberts Daphne & Jonathan Kula

Cocktail Hour, the 80s Way Shake It Up Yes, I Like Piña Coladas: $1,500 We’ve Got the Beat: $500 Catie & Michael Madani The Bi-Liu Family New Wave Chardonnay: $1,000 Elise Felicione

2019 Gala Tea m Nicole Peck Gala Chair | Julie Bubnack Auction | Heather Kijora Art Coordinator | Rebecca Cramptom Basket Coordinator Victoria Pearce Photographer | Jen Foss Teacher Outings Coordinator | Angie Tetmeyer Yazici Friends President

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A special thanks to my mom, Pam Peck, and to my friends–Catie Madani, Sonal Patel, and Katrina Richards–for their support. -Nicole

The mission of Friends of La Jolla Elementary, Inc. is to enhance and enrich the education of each child at the school. Powered by your donations, Friends can continue to provide educational benefits for our students year after year. 2 April 2019 Let’s go back to the future and grab those cell phones for our mobile auction. Start shopping now and let the auction work for you – watch items you like, bid on items you love, and set max bids on items you can’t do without. If you haven’t registered on the auction site, go to www.bidpal.net/electric. On the night of the event, you can shop while having a gnarly time at the party or while lounging at home in your comfy jammies. Let’s go crazy!

Live Auction – Rebel Yell

 Principal for a day. Head of  Front Row Auditorium Seats.  Mammoth Luxury Condo. the class? More like head of the Don’t worry about finding a seat! Enjoy 3 nights in a 4 bedroom, 3 school! When your child takes over We’ll reserve four front row seats bath condo in Mammoth. Mammoth pledge Friday and traffic duty, there’s to all LJES events in the 2019-2020 Mountain lift tickets for the 2019- no telling what will happen. school year. 2020 season are included!

 Ride Along & Lunch with  Diamond Earrings. Look no  The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Officer Robert Filley. Your child and further, your Mother's Day gift Enjoy a two-night stay, dinner two friends get to ride in a police car is here! Mom certainly deserves for two at the Lodge's signature (sorry no car seats or booster seats) gorgeous diamond stud earrings restaurant A.R. Valentine and two and have lunch with our school’s from David Levi & Sons Jewelers. 50-minutes spa treatments. favorite police officer and principal. Stay tuned, more to come!

Silent Auction – Private Eyes

 Football Party at LJHS  Destination: Idyllwild Mountain  Private Tour of the New Stadium. Host a flag football party Getaway. Enjoy the mountain air in Children’s Museum. Hear more with full use of the stadium facilities, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin that about their process of commissioning including the press box and sound comfortably sleeps 10-12 people and contemporary artists and inspiring system! Athletic Director Paula boasts a huge deck with breathtaking minds of all ages through an authentic Conway will coordinate and referee a sunset views. experience where art meets play. football game on the stadium field. Includes an annual family membership and various high quality toys.  Mary Poppins with Ms.  Teacher Outings. Didn’t win the Deirdre. Free tuition for a fall 2019 opportunity drawing, here’s an extra session with Young Actors Workshop,  Beauty services, kid activities, chance to send your child on a 1st, presenting Mary Poppins! museum passes, camps, fitness 2nd, 4th, or 5th grade teacher outing. classes, and much more…

2019 LJES Socials – Wicked Fun

Buy your tickets and keep the party alive! This year’s silent auction includes small, hosted events. Tickets to these socials can be purchased on the mobile auction at www.bidpal.net/electric.

 The Well Hungarian Cooking Class, Saturday, April 27th | Hosted by Jason Iuli-Kinsey & Tye and Helen Smoole

 All-In for LJES Poker Tournament, Saturday, May 18th | Hosted by Tye and Helen Smoole

 Dodgeball Date Night, June 2019, TBD

 Guys-Only for Tacos and Tequila, Saturday, September 7th | Hosted by Ron DeMott and Matt Pugh

 Ladies’ Night: Glamping at One Door North, Thursday, September 19 | Hosted by Tammy Piehl And more!3 It's Electric!

Rad Gala Classroom Art

Thank you classroom art volunteers for taking the time to plan, source, and create these marvelous pieces of art! These projects are fabulous, and we are grateful. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the wonderful pieces created by our talented artists and students.

TK/Kindergarten, Ms. Jessica Kindergarten, Ms. Marisa Kindergarten, Ms. Allison Signs of Peace Flowers and Feathers Love Amy Olson Goin Megan Kim Amy Wells

1st Grade, Ms. Kepner 2nd Grade, Ms. Dyer Electric Slide Surfboard Electric Jenga Britt Morgan Naomi Vizmeg

2nd Grade, Ms. Wallace/Ms. Kaplan 2nd Grade, Ms. Lisa Infinity Table Earth, Fire, Ice Maggie Shen + Jenny Lakisic Sonal Patel + Claire Guilbert 4 April 2019

3rd Grade, Ms. Skommesa 3rd Grade, Ms. Miller 3rd Grade, Ms. Polen Giant Connect Four Renaissance Oceanic Mosaic Marcia Branstetter Odette Gonzalez + Sanam Ansari Julie Hom

4th Grade, Ms. Sullivan 4th Grade, Ms. Sullivan 4th Grade, Ms. Sullivan Spin Art Spin Art Spin Art Jill Peters Jill Peters Jill Peters

4th Grade, Ms. Sullivan 4th Grade: Mr. Naylor 5th Grade, Ms. Quartuccio Spin Art La Jolla Sunset Lifeguard Tower Painting Jill Peters Sonal Patel + Rina Kim Jill Ostrom

Worth the Wait… Kinder: Ms. Howard Heather Kijora

1st Grade: Ms. Rice Rebecca Crampton

4th Grade: Ms. Balmat Micaela Jeffery & 5th Grade, Ms. Mayer 5th Grade, Ms. Nienaber 5th Grade, Ms. Berger Colleen Royal The Future is Bright An Ocean of Inspiration We Are The Champions Julie Hom + Danica Grimm Jenn Beverage Leyla Canive + Mary Trevellyan 5 It's Electric!

Awesome Gala Baskets

Our amazing parent volunteers have outdone themselves this year with a unique collection of gift baskets for the It’s Electric silent auction. We appreciate their dedication and creativity, and the generosity of the families who donated to these classroom gala baskets.

Variety Sports Date Night Bayside Bliss Namaste of Mind Kindergarten: Ms. Allison Kindergarten: Ms. Marisa 1st Grade: Ms. Nicolaidis 1st Grade: Ms. Stephani

Let’s Go LEGO Crazy Too Cool for Summer Head of the Class Cocktails 1st Grade: Ms. Kepner School - Pool Party 2nd Grade: Ms. Zeichner 1st Grade: Ms. Rice

Movie Night In Gotta Wake Up and Go Go Gone with the Gin 2nd Grade: Ms. Wallace/ 2nd Grade: Ms. Lisa 2nd Grade: Ms. Zeichner Ms. Kaplan 6 April 2019

Totally Radical Movie Night Relax, Rejuvenate, Tee Time Family Game Night Out & Totally Awesome Rewind 3rd Grade: Ms Boyle 4th Grade: Mr. Naylor Movie Night Out 3rd Grade: Ms. Miller 3rd Grade: Ms. Skommesa

Breakfast Club Throwback Toys I Don’t Stop Bakin’ 4th Grade: Ms. Sullivan 4th Grade: Ms. Butler 4th Grade: Ms. Balmat

Throwback Toys II Kokomo, Rio, Down Under, who Eat & Play in 5th Grade: Ms. Berger cares...Take me to the Beach! 5th Grade: Ms. Nienaber 5th Grade: Ms. Quartuccio

Check the mobile auction for all classroom gala baskets as they are completed – www.bidpal.net/electric.

Taste of the Coast Kitchen Update Backyard Bonf ire Wine Cellar

Kindergarten: TK/Kindergarten: 3rd Grade: 5th Grade: Ms. Howard Ms. Jessica Ms. Polen Ms. Mayer 7 It's Electric!

Business Donors

Thank you to all the businesses who generously donated items to this year’s gala auction. And a special thanks to those businesses who not only support us through the year as business sponsors but donated as well! Hi Sweetheart One Door North Mathnasium Made In Earth Bird Rock Coffee Roasters The Smoking Goat Alicia Calhoon Architect & Interior Design Inc. La Jolla Village Orthodontics - Paul Upatham

100% Eddie V’s Made On Mars San Diego Museum of Art American Girl Flip Force Maggie Shen, Artist San Diego Natural History Museum Ashley Randall Fit Floatisimo Mandarin House B Lash Studio Gloss Hand Spa Melanie Paez, Personal Coaching School Beaming Gorjana Mesa Rim Climbing, Fitness & Yoga Beaumonts Governor Animal Clinic Michelle Coulon Dessertier Sangiolo Images Bellemani Helen Woodward Animal Center Million Dollar Tan Scoops La Jolla Benefit Hennessey’s Mission Bay Aquatic Center Seamakers & Co. Benihana Hornblower Cruises Mitch’s Surf Shop Sea World San Diego Birch Aquarium Japanese Friendship Garden Mr. Benjamin's LJJA Shade Boutique Bird Rock Fine Wine Jeff Grahn, Personal Training Museum of Making Music Six Flags Magic Mountain Bistro du Marche Jersey Mike’s Museum of Photographic Arts Skateworld Brazilian Skin Care Johnny Was Music by Michael SoulCycle Brickyard Cages Kalabash Arts Mythos Jewelry Studio Barre Brow Lounge Koi Wellness Center Nightingale Music The Faded Awning Buddhi Yoga Kopari Beauty Omni Hotel & Resort La Costa The French Gourmet Burger Lounge La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic Pacific Beach Bike Shop The Hydration Room Café Milano La Jolla Crafted Wines Pacific Training Center Boxing Gym The Lodge at Torrey Pines Candice Stewart, Belli Capelli Hair La Jolla Fencing Academy Pantai Inn The New Children's Museum Studio La Jolla Kayak Paper Source The Tipsy Crow Chef Drew McPartlin La Jolla Learning Works Pigtails and Crewcuts True Beauty Cool Creations La Jolla Playhouse Prana Yoga Center Ultrazone Cori-ography Dance La Jolla YMCA Progress Birdrock United Studios of Self Defense Coronado Playhouse La Jolla Youth Soccer Rockin’ Jump USS Midway Museum Creative Development Lakeside Hotel & Resort Sandbox Pizza & Wings UTC Ice Cygnet Theatre Little Locks San Diego Aire & Space Museum Vineyard Vines David Levi & Sons Jewelers Lomas Santa Fe Country Club San Diego Automotive Museum Wheat and Water Disneyland Mad Dog San Diego Botanic Garden Young Actors Workshop Eagle Martial Arts Made In Earth San Diego Junior Theater

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