Dear Pinewood Community,
With great enthusiasm, I present to you–the catalog for the Pinewood 2024 Annual Benefit Auction: A Night at the Kentucky Derby. Within its pages, you will discover exclusive sports experiences, exquisite homes generously offered by our community members, and (perhaps most thrillingly) unique opportunities for faculty-led student experiences.
As you peruse these items, please bear in mind that all proceeds from both the online and in-person events will go toward the Pinewood Faculty Professional Development and Graduate Study Reimbursement Program. I trust that you share my excitement in supporting our teachers as they strive for professional growth, aiming to enhance their teaching skills and foster the exceptional learning environment that defines a Pinewood education. The dedicated Pinewood faculty works tirelessly to cultivate our children’s minds and hearts, and your support of the Benefit Auction is a meaningful gesture of gratitude for their dedication and hard work.
This effort would not have been possible without the Auction Committee. I extend my heartfelt thanks to them for their hard work, collaboration, and inspiring creativity. I am sincerely grateful that they have chosen to contribute their time and talent to Pinewood so generously.
Enjoy the browsing experience! I encourage you to bid enthusiastically and frequently to support Pinewood’s most valuable asset–our faculty!
Lara McGurk Chair, Pinewood 2024 Annual Benefit AuctionFund-A-Need is an outright donation to the Faculty Professional Development and Graduate Reimbursement Program. If you are going to choose one area to support at the Auction, we encourage you to choose this one.
The Faculty Professional Development and Graduate Study Reimbursement Program is a distinctive fund that supports Pinewood’s incredible faculty and staff. The fund provides much-needed resources for ongoing faculty participation in conferences and programs where they learn the best possible ways to create an excellent academic experience for our students. Pinewood faculty pride themselves on being lifelong learners and consistently working to improve their teaching techniques by aligning them with current best practices and research.
These benefits and opportunities make Pinewood an even more desirable place to work for our teachers and help us recruit and retain the best talent in faculty in a very competitive independent school landscape.
Pinewood is proud to offer a Graduate Study Reimbursement Program through which our faculty can pursue a part-time graduate degree while continuing to teach.
EXPLORE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM 2022-2023 ON PAGES 20 & 21
Sign-Up Parties are a perfect opportunity to have fun with others in the Pinewood community. Check out the parties on offer and sign up while space is still available!
All proceeds benefit Pinewood faculty.
Dads’ Golfing Day at Palo Alto Hills
Paella Party
SEE ALL SIGN-UP PARTIES!
4th Annual Margarita Moms’ Fiesta
Six 10-Minute Michelin Quality Meals
Solstice Party
Parents
Pickleball Party
Coffee & Cars
Crafting Party
Grades 3-6
Kindergarten PJ Party
Dunkin’ and Donuts Party
Grades 3-6
Volleyball Clinic with Coach Hannah Fields
Bid below for your student to get the opportunity to be a Pinewood teacher for a day!
Pinewood Panther
Cheerleader Party
Grades 3-6
1st Grade PJ Party and Storytelling
2nd Grade PJ Party and Storytelling
3rd Grade Pool Party
Mrs. Walker for a Day Spring 2024
Mrs. Walker for a Day Fall 2024
Mr. Slayton for a Day Spring 2024
Mr. Slayton for a Day Fall 2024
All proceeds benefit Pinewood faculty.
You and three lucky guests will watch the Sharks hit the ice from the pinnacle of luxury with club-level seats in section 104, row 11.
Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of the arena while relishing the prime views and enjoying access to exclusive club-level amenities. Delectable culinary offerings, refreshing beverages, and a host of VIP services will add comfort and sophistication to your hockey night out.
Make memories that will last a lifetime! Bid now and secure your place in the heart of the action for a Sharks game in the 2024-25 NHL season! BID NOW
Enjoy the Niners, up close and personal!
Tickets are located midfield in section C215, Row 2, Seats 5-8.
You get access to the Levi’s 501 Club and its amenities. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are included!
Parking included for the Green Lot, which is closest to the stadium and is the only lot that is open to tailgating.
Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
BID NOW
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Enjoy the Niners, up close and personal!
Tickets are located midfield in section C215, Row 2, Seats 5-8.
You get access to the Levi’s 501 Club and its amenities. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are included!
Parking included for the Green Lot, which is closest to the stadium and is the only lot that is open to tailgating.
Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
BID NOW
Indulge in a blissful getaway with this exclusive auction item—a rejuvenating one-night stay at the picturesque Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat in Woodside. Nestled amidst nature, this retreat promises a tranquil experience in Tree House Accommodations, available for booking on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night.
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Experience the magic of Oracle Park like never before.
Hosted by Giants executive Bill Schlough, go onto the field for an exclusive behind-the-scenes pregame visit, and catch the players warming up.
Watch every play up close and personal! You’ll have four 2ndRow Premium Club infield seats at a mutually agreed upon game during the thrilling 2024 season, and take home an autographed ball and bat.
Sunday April 7, Warriors vs. Jazz, 5:30 pm Chase Center, Row BB
Includes JP Morgan Chase Lounge Access and Mercedes Benz Garage Parking
Inspired 7 Course Tasting Menu Dinner for 12
Honoring Thomas Keller’s tradition of classic French cuisine with the finest quality ingredients and intense focus on impeccable presentation, Pinewood parent Anne Butler (who was trained at ICE Culinary Institute by Joël Robuchon) will create a 7-course tasting menu for you and 11 guests.
Enjoy this exquisite experience in the comfort of your own home or at the home of the Galbraith family.
Step into a world where culinary brilliance meets enchanting tales – an exclusive event featuring our very own Scott Riches and the iconic Master Chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook fame.
This unique experience invites you and nine guests to the Los Altos home of Supriya and Mohit Gujral for an evening that promises to be nothing short of magical.
Prepare to be mesmerized by a bespoke multi-course banquet, each dish a testament to Chef Yan’s unparalleled skill and passion, available only for this special gathering.
Secure your place at this oncein-a-lifetime event and create memories that will last forever!
As you drive through the gates of The Santa Lucia Preserve and into its vast and dramatic landscape, you will enter a hypnotic slo-mo state.
Room for two couples for three nights of luxury living in a beautiful custom home nestled inside this 20,000-acre nature preserve. Endless opportunities to explore, discover and play include golf at the exclusive Preserve Golf Club (a top 100 private course), fine dining, hiking, pool, gym, lake activities, and more.
Offer includes the use of a newconstruction home with room for two couples, full-run of all club amenities, and an $800 “resort credit” redeemable for golf, dining, and/or other activities on site.
No kids or pets. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires 3/23/2025.
Your pre-registered credit card will be charged automatically at the end of the evening for any purchases made in the Live Auction, Fund-A-Need, games, and raffles. For all other silent auction categories, your pre-registered card will be charged on Monday, March 25th at 10:00pm, when the online silent auction closes. Contact events@pinewood.edu if you need to change your form of payment.
All items are sold as-is. There are no exchanges or refunds. All auction items and services must be used by the date listed in BidPal or on your award certificate. Any limitations are at the discretion of the donors and are not the responsibility of Pinewood School.
All purchased items must be picked up at one of Pinewood’s campuses. The Pinewood Development Office will be in touch with winners regarding the specifics of item pick up.
Stated values are not warranted by Pinewood School for tax purposes or general value. Payment of an auction price in excess of an item’s fair market value may qualify for a tax deduction. Please consult your tax advisor for advice. Pinewood School’s Tax ID Number is 94-1527492.
Auction items for services, vacation homes, etc. may be arranged at the mutual convenience of the buyer and donor. The buyer is responsible for initiating contact with the donor to make arrangements. The award certificate will specify how long an offer is valid and include all relevant contact information.
Lara McGurk
Anne Butler
Sara Fikes
Jessica Galbraith
Julie Klem
Zhuyuan Liu
Chris McKillop
Paige Parenti
Francesca Roncaglia
Sarah-Lindsay Wong
Thank you to all those listed and to the other individuals who helped make this event possible!
Pinewood School makes every effort to recognize donors accurately and according to their wishes. The information in this program is up-to-date as of March 13, 2024. We apologize for any omissions or typographical errors made in this publication.
Alex Guan & Emily Huang
Andrew & Sara Fikes
Andy & Tracey Hannelly
Bill & Erin Schlough
Bolton & Company
Brian & Sibrina Cannon
Canyon Ranch
CAW Architects
Chef Martin Yan
Colin & Marianne Au
Eddie & Paige Parenti
Hessler Plastic Surgery
Honghong Peng & Hongqin Zhang
Keith & Katie Randall
L&P Aesthetics
La Fondue Restaraunt
Lisa Deneffe Photography
Lula’s Chocolates
Martin Yan
Mary Bea Photography
Michael Xie & Danke Wu
Neil Dahl Jewelers
Rob & Kerrin Meinhardt
Robert Schloer & Julie Wang
Sarah Lindsay Wong
SVIA Med Spa Los Gatos
Ting & Associates
William & Anne Butler
William & Jennifer Young
Jeanne Bates
Responding to Misbehavior IXL Live!
Katie Bates Introduction to Responsive Classroom
Anne Bertron NCTM Regional Conference
Leila Beverleigh Cabrillo College-Paper Mache Workshop
Olivia Bradley ACTFL Convention and World Languages Expo
Ann Braunstein Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies Reduce Anxiety Introduction to Responsive Classroom
Jonathan Brusco CUE Spring 2024
Caitlin Ciardella IXL Live!
Katarina Cook
Responsive Classroom Cultivating School Culture
Marvin Coote NACAC 2023
NAIS People of Color Conference
Laine Corfield IXL Live!
Susie Danzig Broadway Teachers Workshop MTI
Lyndsey Duerden ADHD Clinial Training
Amy Fuentes IXL Live
Stéphanie Gervais ACTFL
Michele Golder
Strengthen Students' Mindfulness
Award-Winning Children’s Books and Strategies to Use
Marianne Griffiths
Culturally Responsive Literature Instruction
NAIS Conference
Kim Gustavson Expository/Informational Writing Seminar
Brynn Hambly NAIS Conference
Stuart Hamilton NCTM Reginal Conference
Sarah Haun
Responsive Classroom Responding to Misbehaviors
NAIS Conference
Haley Hemm Educator Conference at the Island School
Leadership Coaching w/ Meredith Herera
CTEL/CLAD Assessment of English Language Learners
Women + Leadership (NorCal)
Cindy Ho CA Legal Symposium
SHRM-CP Learning System
Kim Hudson Online Course: Virology and Epidemiology
2023 CA Science Education Conference
National Assoc of Science Teachers National Convention
Justin Janer
SF Int’l Orff Course
Kristine Kiene Strengthen Students' Math Skills
Gabriel Lemmon
2023 Dialogue Series for White Educators
NAIS Conference
Tanya Lemmon CATDC: Equity Institute
NAIS People of Color Conference
Monica Llagaria Stanford World Language Project - Strand B
Ayesha Masud CASE NAIS Conference Advancement Director's Group
Carrie McRobbie CADA State Conference
Katherine Mendoza CMC North Math Conference
Skyler Nazario NCTM Regional Conference
Lauren Ortmann Mexico City Cultural Experience
Molly Peterson
Holly Phillips
Clear Credential Induction Program
Exploring International Resources for Learning Course Ashland
Cindy Pistone Responsive Classroom Responding to Misbehaviors
Leadership Seminar
Lauren Post Broadway Teachers Workshop
Heidi Ravizza Responsive Classroom
Kyle Riches 5 Star Student User Conference
CADA State Conference
Scott Riches ISM Annual Heads Retreat
EAB Annual Heads of School Roundtable
NAIS Conference
Raquel Rubalcaba Garrido Navigating Workplace Conflict and Hard Conversations
Céline Savatier Lacher ACTFL Conference
Eric Schreiber Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Anna Scicinska NCTM Regional Conference
Jyoti Sicina Oxbridge Teacher Seminar Stanford Neurodiversity Summit -2023
Marybeth Smith Kahoot EDU Fall Meetup
Ariel Song
AP Chinese at Palo Alto High School
Mayte Tormo Stanford World Language Project - Strand T: Technology
Christine Tran
Elaina Tyson
Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5
NAIS People of Color Conference
NAIS People of Color Conference
Monica Ventrice UC Calif Naturalist Certification Course
Heidi Wang
Katy Wells
Sophie Williams
Anne Wong
Articulating the Intangibles of Teaching
AP Chinese at Palo Alto High School
ACTFL Meeting
Integrating Social Emotional Learning and Language
Non-Verbal Communications Class Stanford
Iowa Writers’ Workshop
AP World History: Modern APSI @ Seminars Silicon Valley
NAIS People of Color Conference
Ashley Zmuda NAIS Conference
Julie Andresen Master of Arts in Education, Teacher Leadership (SDSU)
Olivia Bradley Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
Laine Corfield Master of Arts in Teaching
Cindy Pistone Leadership Support Program (UC Berkeley)
Carolyn Siegel Master of Education Leadership (Harvard)
John Swift Master of Arts in American History
Katy Wells Master of Science in Communication (NU)
Kim Wetzel Master of Education (USD)
Thank you to the following for your support!
Leila Beverleigh
Alex Cruz
Hannah Fields
Cami Haber
German Hernandez
Elizabeth Kearns
Raul Lopez
Kyle Riches
David Sandoval
Diana Tran
Ria Walker
Katy Wells
Faculty Volunteers