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2016 AUCTION SEATTLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 THE EVENING BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M. FREMONT STUDIOS 155 NORTH 35TH STREET SEATTLE Please help us conserve paper and costs by bringing your catalog with you!

Dear Friends, On behalf of the SCDS Parent Council, it is an honor to welcome you to our Dr. Seuss-inspired 2016 auction.

Tonight we gather as a community to celebrate and support our wonderful school, faculty, staff, and children. Each day, our exceptional teachers ignite passions and inspire our children to stretch and grow beyond their imaginations. At tonight’s event, we invite you to show your appreciation and support through your generous contributions. And, equally important, “There is fun to be done!”

This event is possible only thanks to the generosity and dedication of an army of donors and volunteers. Whether painting murals with the kids, procuring unique items for bidding, donating fabulous vacation homes, organizing parent parties, transporting artwork around town, stuffing envelopes or more . . . each person’s contribution makes a difference. Thank you. Because of these dedicated individuals, tonight you have Places to Go and Mountains to Climb—“You can steer yourself any direction you choose!”

To our Auction Chair, Deanna Harding . . . “You’re off to great places! Tonight is your night!” You led your team with spirit and humor to bring to life your vision of an inclusive, whimsical, and fun event. Thank you for your energy, leadership, and countless hours of work.

Tonight we encourage you to dig deep and raise your paddles high in support of SCDS. Stretch yourself. Make some new friends, and connect with some old. This is your party, your night, your community, and your chance to enjoy and celebrate the magic of SCDS. “Things may happen and often do to people as brainy and footsy as you!”

With gratitude and admiration, Susan Ward 2015-16 Parent Council President

Dear SCDS Families, Patrons, and Friends, We are pleased as punch to welcome everyone to the 2016 Seattle Country Day School auction, Oh! The Places You’ll Go! Tonight is SCDS’s big night to come together as a community to celebrate and support the school’s students, programs, staff, and extraordinary learning culture. Your presence and participation this evening sends a message of faith and confidence in SCDS and its mission.

To produce such a large and delightful evening requires a neararmy of volunteers. Our fun-loving and tireless Auction Chair, Deanna Harding, deserves special recognition for her leadership, spirit, and enthusiasm in building her team. The result is a fun and meaningful event. Thank you, Deanna, and volunteers!

Net proceeds from the auction support many parts of the school and its operations, most significantly need-based financial aid.

This year’s Raise-the-Paddle will help SCDS buy a new school bus. After 15 years of service, it is time to retire the old bus to ensure continued safe and dependable school transportation for our students. This is especially true as the demands on the bus continue to increase. Whether used for daily transportation of students to school, after-school sports, off-campus middle school physical education, community service, or field trips, the bus is a true school asset. Let’s buy the bus (and “Oh, the places we’ll go”)!

Your support tonight helps make SCDS the extraordinary place it is in the hearts and minds of our students. I encourage everyone to have fun and bid robustly!

Thank you, Michael G. Murphy Head of School

Fellow SCDS Parents, Teachers, and Staff, What an incredible journey this year has been leading the charge of SCDS’s auction, Oh! The Places You’ll Go! This journey started with recruiting our amazing parent volunteers and continued building momentum as we identified our charismatic auctioneer Larry Flynn last summer. In the fall, we enjoyed countless (Top Pot-infused) planning meetings, class potlucks, and procurement expeditions all around Seattle. However, what has stood out to me the most is your unbelievable dedication, generosity, inspiring talent, and gift of time towards putting this incredible evening together. A heartfelt THANK YOU goes to each one of you!

Tonight would not be successful without your efforts and love for our school community. Seattle Country Day School is a special community that nurtures, develops, and encourages our children to be thoughtful, inquisitive, and independent young people. Most importantly, thank you teachers and staff, we are all appreciative of what you do on a daily basis for our families.

At the nexus of the parent community is Andrea, our Director of Advancement. Andrea, thank you for your ongoing support this year.

I’d like to thank Jackie my procurer in crime, Peri for sailing through the “no” storm, and Carey for all of your decoration support and for making me laugh. Thanks Brad, for your patience through the countless iterations that resulted in such beautiful graphics. Thanks to Tara, for handling the sugar rush like a pro. There was never a worry with Jen Y. at the helm of RSVPs and so much more. I am thankful for the art prowess of Bina, Tsering, and the class art captains. Then there is Sandra, who agreed to lead the Kindergarten Pillow team even though she doesn’t sew! With amazing Liz Heron, anything is possible.

Chasing kids with a camera and bag of candy will be a memory of a lifetime. Thanks to Susan Hood—always positive and perceptive. Thanks Michele W., for the props, slides, and your contagious drive to procure. Our IBM Watson-like team of Jen Latham, Jen Felten, Lisa Carroll, Cristal, Rupa, Catherine, Teal, Jeremiah, Amanda, and Christina pulled the levers and turned

the cranks of this auction machine. All of these efforts are being served up tonight with brilliance and grace. Thank you to all of you, as well as the many others I may have missed, or omitted, to protect the innocent.

A very special thank you to Kari who besides being my college roommate only a “few years ago,” was my Seuss SWAG Star, Auction Invite Diva, and Friday Flyer Maven. And, wasn’t it nice of us all to come to her birthday party tonight? Happiest Birthday dear friend!

And, most importantly, thank you to my sweet family, who will get me back March 20th, Ken, Zach, and Abby, I love and cherish you all.

We are here tonight because we value education, appreciate all that SCDS offers our children, and deeply care about this special community. Let’s make the Oh! The Places You’ll Go! auction one for the memory books.

Bid high. Bid often.

With gratitude,

Deanna Harding 2016 Auction Chair

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”

-Dr. Seuss

“I was so excited as a kindergartner to go places on the bus... some of my favorite memories over the years are riding the bus for community service and being with my soccer teammates on the bus.�

-SCDS Student

Raise-the-Paddle:

BUY THE BUS! “We won’t lag behind, because we’ll have speed. We’ll pass the whole gang and soon take the lead.

Wherever we drive, we’ll be best of the best. Wherever we go, we’ll top all the rest!” – -Dr. Seuss

For over 15 years, SCDS’s bus has transported students from 7:30 a.m. to well beyond the ‘last bell,’ day in and day out. It has taken eighth graders and their buddies to the pumpkin patch, middle schoolers to off-site PE, students across divisions on field trips, and teachers to retreats. The bus has faithfully transported students to track meets, soccer fields, Ultimate tournaments, and basketball games. Not to mention, the bus supports healthy transportation habits by bringing 18 children to campus each and every day!

However, over time, the bus has become a bit tired. As the demands on the bus increase, it is time for it to retire to ensure the dependable transportation of our students.

A new bus will bring a PA system, working radio, and more seats, ready to transport students to community service, summer camps, field trips, and track meets. The engine, transmission, and starter will be up to snuff, with nary a worry about sagging upholstery, the leaky seat, or safety and stuff.

So let’s raise our paddles this eve and raise them high, because together there is something we need to buy. A new bus for students grades K-8, a new bus with all the bells and whistles would be GREAT! With your support, students are off to great places, they’re off and away to experience and explore OFF-SITE in an inquiry-kindof-way!

$10,000 – $5,000 – $2,500 – $1,000 – $500 – $250 – $100 – $50

Menu Salad Baby Bok Choy with Mango, Crispy Lotus Root, and Ginger Dressing

Hors d’Oeuvres Chicken Yot in a Pot Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce Diffendoofer Lentil Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce Green Eggs and Ham: Deviled Eggs with Fresh Herbs and Pancetta One Fish, Two Fish Mousse and Smoked Salmon on Crostini Truffula Trees: Strawberries and Fresh-Spun Cotton Candy

Main Plate Roast Beef Tenderloin with Spinach and Feta Cheese Polenta and Three-Cheese Cakes with Olive and Rosemary OR Baked Pasta Pinwheels with Artichokes, Spinach, and Mascarpone Cheese, Green Olive Poppers, and Tomato, Garlic, and Saffron Sauce

Dessert A delightful array of desserts are available from the Dessert Dash.

The table with the highest bid receives first choice!

Evening Program 5:00 P.M.

Registration opens. Express Check required.

Purchase tickets for the Golden Ticket Drawing.

Bidding opens on Thing 1 Silent Auction and Thing 2 Silent Auction. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

6:40 P.M.

Thing 1 Silent Auction Closes.

6:50 P.M.

Thing 2 Silent Auction Closes.

View class art projects & Dessert Dash selections.

Last call for the bar in Studio A. Complimentary wine will be available at your table.

Dessert Dash bidding at your table. glassybaby available for purchase ($60)

7:15 P.M.

Dinner seating. Program begins.

Welcome by SCDS Head of School, Michael Murphy.

Opening remarks by Auctioneer Larry Flynn.

7:30 P.M.

Dessert Dash Closes.

Golden Ticket Drawing winner announced. (Must be present to win.)

Live Auction Begins.

9:30 P.M.

Please pick up your items from the Thing One Silent Auction & Thing Two Silent Auction tables.

Get your groove on with DJ Pablo from In The Groove Events.

11:00 P.M.

Evening concludes. Thank you for your contributions to SCDS!

Larry Flynn Auctioneer Our auctioneer tonight was born in Yakima and raised in Wenatchee.

Life, however, has taken him around the world! The former radio broadcaster’s professional microphone experience began in 1977 when he was billed as the youngest Professional Ringmaster in the world with the Ashton Circus of Australia.

Larry has been the emcee or auctioneer for nearly one thousand charity events all over America. From auctions in elementary school gyms to the Waldorf Astoria in NYC, Larry has been involved with every level of fundraising event and has helped organizations raise millions of dollars for their charitable causes.

Larry worked fundraising events for years for actor and activist Christopher Reeve supporting spinal cord research. He has also been involved locally in Seattle as the auctioneer for St. Thomas School, West Sound Academy, Hutch Holiday Gala, Breath of Life Gala-Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Woodland Park Zoo, Susan G. Komen, Seattle Celebrity Waiters, Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, Evergreen Hospital, and various other NWAIS Schools in the Northwest.

Larry loves what he does, and he loves helping schools raise money for the benefit of your children. He is proud to be a part of the fundraising efforts for Seattle Country Day School tonight!

Dessert Dash You will find a Dessert Dash bid slip at your table. Record your bid number and the dollar amount you would like to bid toward dessert for your table and place the slip in the designated envelope. Envelopes will be collected and tallied before the Live Auction begins. The table with the highest cumulative bid will choose dessert first. Then the next highest-bidding table will be called, and so forth. Bid high to ensure you get first choice!

glassybaby Sign up at your table to take home a beautiful glassybaby for $60 tonight. Colors available are red, yellow, aqua blue, caramel, and orange. Got a birthday coming up for someone? Hostess or housewarming gift? Knock it off the list and benefit SCDS, too.

Kid Photographs Your child's photo was captured on campus showcasing a ‘day in the life’ at SCDS. Take home this beautiful memory of your child in a black and white 4x6 picture with a tasteful glass double-sided frame. Frame includes an inspirational Dr. Seuss quote on the back. A different quote was individually chosen for each grade represented. Please take your child’s photo tonight and thank you for coming to the auction. Enjoy! This is SCDS’s gift to you!

Restaurant Frenzy A variety of gift certificates from some of the finest local restaurants in Seattle will be auctioned off tonight. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a purchase at list price with no haggling. But, they do not call it a frenzy for nothing. Here’s the catch—you’ll need to be quick on the draw to nab your next date night dinner. Get those arms ready!

Centerpieces The highest bidder at each table wins a whimsical and Seussinspired centerpiece. Centerpieces include beautiful manzanita branches delicately holding six succulent air plants in a matte white or black square vase. Just like our children grow and thrive, the air plants do the same. And, get this . . . the highest bidding table wins a round of drinks delivered to your table, or you can be super popular and surprise a teacher’s table. Compete with other tables tonight and BID HIGH!

Class Art Projects In keeping with this year’s theme—Oh! The Places You’ll Go!— our Seussically-whimsical art projects delight and amaze, in a celebration of all the imaginative creatures that make up the SCDS family, and their aspirations for adventure. Whether inspired by fantastic bubble machines or the dreams of future travels, all the pieces reflect the curiosity and wonder that results from the freedom to be one’s authentic self. Students dreamt of the snowy mountains they would scale, reached for the stars in watercolor washes, expressed their individuality and inter-connectedness in colorful plumage and vibrant stain on woodgrain, embraced rollicking Seussical avatars to stimulate exploration, and soared to new heights artistically and metaphorically. These masterpieces capture the hopes and dreams within a moment in each child’s unique journey. So treasure the moment, buckle up—and oh! the places they’ll go!

Kindergarten Pillows Each of these whimsical 16-inch round, merino wool felt pillows features your kindergartener’s silhouette against a shade of their favorite color. Bordered by their second favorite color, these pillows are sure to become a treasured keepsake from their first year at SCDS. Pillows are available for $125 each.

Golden Ticket Drawing Golden tickets will be available for $100 each at registration and throughout the evening until 7:00 p.m. The winner may select any item listed in the Live Auction portion of this catalog for just the cost of the ticket! Exclusions include class art projects, teacher experiences, All-Star Baseball Experience, and the Spain Villa Getaway. Buy early, limited tickets are available—this is an incredible chance to win big!

Photo Booth Inside a Bus Hop into the super cool, retro VW van awaiting your arrival inside Fremont Studios. The Shutter Bus Company will take your snazzy photo. Need props? Not to worry, they are all in the bus. Just as we are bidding high tonight to purchase a new SCDS school bus, The Shutter Bus Co. will be treating us right with high-quality photos that will be immediately available to take home tonight.

No charge, just pure fun! Hop in, and I dare you not to smile or have fun with these props.

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in your shoes. You

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Dr. Seuss

Thank You Volunteer Leads Auction Chair ………………………………………………………... Deanna Harding Administrators……………………...………… Jennifer Felten and Cristal Nell Art ………………………………………………...... Tsering Short and Bina Shukla Art Communications …………………………………………………… Amanda Lee Catalog …...……………………………………………………………..........Jen Latham Catalog Ad Liaison …...…………………………….……………………….. Liz Heron Communications …...……………..………………….…………………… Kari Hatlen Décor ………...………………………………………………………… Carey Miailovich Dessert Dash ………….………………………………………………………. Tara Binge Event …………………………………………………………………………… Susan Hood Graphics ……….………………………………………………………........ Brad Bishop Hospitality ..…………….… Christina Fitzpatrick and Catherine Humbert Kindergarten Pillows ………………………..…………………………. Sandra Jerez Procurement ……….……………………………………………………. Jackie Borges Raise-the-Paddle ……………….... Dir. of Advancement, Andrea Sanders RSVP …………..………………………………………………………………….. Jen Yeung Show …………………………………………………………………. Michele Weingeist Sponsorship ………………...…………………………………………………. Peri Altan Wine Toss ………………………………………………………………………… Bill Muse 8th Grade Liaison …………………………………………………......... Lisa Graham 8th Grade Volunteer Lead ……………………………….……. Katrina Crawford

Thank You Art Volunteers Many, many thanks to the creative and talented auction art parent captains and volunteers who led the efforts to create these fine works of art for the auction!

Art Captains: K: Alissa Desancic 1st: Larisa Whipple 2nd: Tsering Short 3rd: Erikka Arone and Sara Jinks 4th: Seiko Kobayashi 5th: Megan Frazer 6th: Sandra Fischer and Amy Healy 7TH: Anne Chilimbi and Bina Shukla 8TH: Katrina Crawford

Thank You Volunteers Ann Allen

Janet Frink

Jane Mills

Rachel Alves

Rupa Gadre

Elizabeth O’Brien

Erikka Arone

Kate Gebler

Crystal Ondo

Geoffrey Arone

Aaron Getz

Julia Owens

Katherine Babington

Sheila Getz

Kent Patton

Ashley Baerwaldt

Carmen Hagios

Lindsay Pedersen

Lynn Barnhart

Ken Harding

Julie Pereyra

Helen Bell

David Hatlen

Ed Petersen

Stefany Bernard

Amy Healy

Jen Petersen

Sally Bjornsen

Carla Hilderbrand

Elta Ratliff

Joanna Black

Sarah Holt

Danna Redmond

Josie Bolotski

Suzanne Huey

Lynn Resnick

Kirsten Camp

Sara Jinks

Christine Saulnier

Laurel Canan

Tammie Johnson

David Saulnier

Lisa Carroll

Supriya Kang

Grady Short

Pey-Lin Carroll

Patty Kelley

Haeryung Shin

Jennifer Cassidy

Courtney Klein

Ona Spaniola

Jessica Cassidy

Seiko Kobayashi

Daiva Tautvydas

Anne Chilimbi

Nicole Koler

Jeremiah Telzrow

Diana Cohen

Michael Lapin

Jim Tillman

Kim Coma

Florence Larson

Amy Tonkin

Charlotte Crockford

Tom Leonard

Jen Van Wesep

Dave Dandel

Sarah Leung

Sunitha Vivekanandan

Kate Dandel

Michele Levinger

Marina Vogman

Kauser Dar

Christina Liu

Susan Ward

Alissa Desancic

Elle Lyons

Larisa Whipple

Ramona Emerson

Alexandra McKay

David Wilson

Lisa Evans

John Melin

Yoo Lee Yea

Sandra Fischer

Karen Merritt

Winston Yeung

Teri Franklin

Rich Miailovich

Jae Zhou

Megan Frazer

Angela Miksovsky

Thank You Sponsors Gold (Signature Drink Sponsor)

8th Grade Wine Sponsors

Jeffrey Helbling and Peri Altan Bronze

Gold Teacher Ticket Sponsors

Teacher Ticket Sponsors

Stan Berman & Bharathi Jagadeesh Trishul & Anne Chilimbi Dan Drais & Jane Mills Janet & Lloyd Frink Len & Jen Jordan Michael Maxin & Marianne Greenbaum Jan & Angela Miksovsky Christian Morgan & Alexandra McKay Paul & Christina Odom James Porter & Polly Burke Natalie & Ben Stephens Jonathan Tingstad & Shannon Corbin

Russell Allgor & Sandra Fischer Brent & Tara Binge Burton Davis & Jane Park Joseph Gifford & Leslie Mann Ron & Lori Marquardt Brian McMullen & Ramona Emerson Bill Muse & Beth Scott Edward & Jennifer Petersen Mark & Linda Potter Aaron & Meredith Sheedy Dharma & Bina Shukla

Alan Smith & Christie Snyder

Mark Tindall & Sally Bjornsen Andrew von Nordenflycht & Haeryung Shin Edward Wenger & Crystal Ondo

Thank You Past Auction Chairs The Parent Council acknowledges the efforts of former auction chairs.

Thank you for leading the way for successful auctions year after year!

2015 Crystal Ball ………………………………………………………..............Ashley Baerwaldt 2014 Come Together …………………...................Michele Levinger and Susan Ward 2013 Under the Big Top ...................................Teri Franklin and Courtney Witter 2012 All the World’s a Stage......................................Stacy Post and Linda Potter 2011 Mardi Gras...............................................................................Joanna Black 2010 An Evening in Paris...................................................................Kristi Dwight 2009 Where the Wild Cats Are!......................................................Pey-Lin Carroll 2008 Anchors Aweigh..........................................................................Lisa Carroll 2007 Building Dreams...........................................................................Beth Israel 2006 A Night to Fly......................................................................Nancy Senseney 2005 40 and Forward...................................................................Debbie Medved 2004 Springtaneous..................................................................Jeanette Villagran 2003 A Night on the Town...............................................................Cindy Firmani 2002 Fiesta de la Luna ....................................................................Cindy Firmani 2001 Rally Around Kids.......................................................................Libby Miller 2000 Magical Mystery Tour.............................................................JoAnn Forman 1999 Beyond 2000...............................................................................Rose Boyle 1998 Metamorphosis ......................……………………………………………Sherri Swingle 1997 Inventions ......................…………………………………………………Lori Leff Mueller

1996 Fundamentals ………………………………………………..............Liv Svendsen Finne 1995 Making Magic Happen …………………………………………..............Warren Jewell 1994 Wings to Fly …………………………………………………………….............Carol Masnik 1993 We’re All Alike, We’re all Different ………………………….…............. Team SCDS 1992 Building the Future ……………………………………………………............. Team SCDS 1991 Discovery Northwest ………………............ Sharon MacCready and Ted Smith 1990 Nations of Goodwill ………………………………………………….............Mike Repass 1989 People Who Need People ………………............. Jane Nahon and Marie Vieth 1988 Reach for the Stars ……………………………………………………............. Team SCDS 1987 It’s Magic ………………….............. Ann Huston, Perry Jones, and Marie Vieth 1986 SCDS Auction …………..……............. Emily Holt, Bob Lindal, and Marie Vieth 1985 SCDS Auction ……………………………………............ Bob Lindal and Marie Vieth 1984 SCDS Auction …………………………………………………………….............. Team SCDS 1983 Sell-A-Bration …………………………………………………………........... Dede Webber 1982 SCDS Auction …………………………………………………………….............. Team SCDS 1981 Calico Caper ………………………….………………………………….............. Team SCDS

Please Note: SCDS continues to unearth auction history! If you have additional information regarding former SCDS auctions and/or auction chairs, please contact the SCDS Advancement Office.

Thank You Business Donors Thank you to the following businesses for their generous donations to the SCDS auction! A great way to ensure that these businesses continue to donate to future auctions is to frequent them—and when you do, take a moment to personally thank them for their donation to SCDS! ACT Theatre

EVO Seattle

AEGLive /Showbox Presents AFFIX Earthquake Preparation

Family Fun Center Fathom Cruises

All the Best Pet Care

Full Tilt Columbia City

American Girl

Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center

Apollo Nails and Spa

Project Violet

Arena Sports

Grand Central Baking Company

Aveda University Village

Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa

Big Chickie

Gregg's Cycle

Blue Highway Games

Haute Yoga

Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary Center

Heidi Leonard Photography

Bonneville

Herkimer Coffee

Bounty Kitchen

HEYDAY

briK Boutique

Hilltop Alehouse

Bullwinkle's Restaurant

Huxley Wallace Collective

Cafe Stellina Catering

IGIMO Art Station

Canlis

Interbay Golf Center

Card Kingdom

Jonathan Adler

Chocolopolis

Jennifer Gardner Design

Christine Heidel Photography

Kinetic Inquiry

Columbia City Bakery

Kaspars

Columbia Tower Club Compendium

Keurig

Crystal Mountain Resort

Kinesio Bodywork Therapy

Cupcake Royale

K&L Interiors

Denali Fitness

Kristin Ford Jewelry

Disneyland Resort

Lapa Rios Eco Lodge

Domani Pizzeria and Restaurant

Laser Quest

El Gaucho Hospitality

Loulay Kitchen and Bar

Espresso Elegance

Made Sewing Studio

Margi David Salon Matthews Winery Mercer University Village

Seattle Country Day School Seattle Repertory Theatre Seattle Seahawks

Michael Rosenberg Photography

Seattle University

Michelle Enebo Photography

Shine Clinical Skincare

Miir

Shoofly Farm

Mike Prins

Sosio's Produce Sound Preparation

Mimisan Natural Nail Spa

Space Needle LLC

Musikgarten of Seattle

Sponge

North Seattle Orthodontics

Star Fitness

Novelty Hill - Januik Winery

Stuhlbergs Inc.

Oiselle

Sunriver Resort

Pacific Northwest Ballet

Super Jock 'N Jill

Paint the Town

Sushi Samurai

Paper Source Queen Anne

Swanson's Nursery

Parkour Visions

Swink Style Bar

Pottery Barn

The Royal Room

Queen Anne Book Company

The Spanish Table

Rachel Alves Photography

Thrive Art School

Red Robin

Top Pot

Retroactive Kids

Tranquility Mini-Spa

Road Runner Sports

Suncadia Resort

Rookies Sports Bar and Grill

Tumble Creek Club

Ruby Montana's Coral Sands Inn

UW Athletics Department

Salare Restaurant

Veal Design Associates

Salon Sovaga

Velocicolor

Salted Sea Seafood and Raw Bar

Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar

Seattle Art Museum

Woodland Park Zoo

Seattle Cascades

Yuen Lui Studio

Seattle Children’s Theatre

Zeeks Pizza

Thank You Individual Donors Thank you to all the folks below who have donated items and offered their creativity and services. The tremendous selection of items this evening speaks to their efforts!

Mark Alexander & Diane Chapel

Susan Ellis

Nicki Amos Eric & Annika Andrews

Eddie & Kim Feeley Eric & Amy Friedland

Geoffrey & Erikka Arone

Rudy & Rupa Gadre

Miriam Ayala

Arnaud Gautier & Lisa Carroll

Craig & Ashley Baerwaldt

Joseph Gifford & Leslie Mann

Brent Baker & Valerie Street

Anna Goeke

Lorraine & Elizabeth Bardeen

Malayka Gormally

Chris & Lynn Barnhart

John & Lisa Graham

Mark Bashore & Katrina Crawford

Robert & Pamela Gregory

Mike & Sally Bauer

Stephen Gussin

Jason & Kristen Bay

Craig Hajduk & Jacqueline Borges

Ethan & Helen Bell

Ken & Deanna Harding

Brady & Stefany Bernard

Wendy Hassan

Eric & Heather Bioren

David & Kari Hatlen

Neal & Joanna Black

Jeffrey Helbling & Peri Altan

Pam Black

Carla Hilderbrand

Michael & Josephine Bolotski

Mark & Carolyn Holtzen

David Byrne & Kirsten Conner

Damien & Maria Huang

John Cerqui & Dawn Ehde Cerqui

Andrew Hwangbo & Yoo-Lee Yea

Trishul & Anne Chilimbi

Jason & Erica Johnson

Jason Colton & Lisa Narodick Colton

Len & Jen Jordan

Brian Crawford

Madhuri Kashyap &

Carrie Culley

Sudhindra Ramamurthy

Dave & Kate Dandel

Isil & Tolga Kilicli

Brett Daniel & Sarah Archibald

Brian Kingsford

Tom Darlow & Anne Riederer

Christopher & Ellen Kinney

Don Davidge & Atousa Salehi

Michael & Karri Lapin

Brandon & Christi DeCuir

Ian & Jen Latham

Michael & Fredrica Elliott

Tom Leonard & Susan Hood

Joe & Heather Levy

Joe Ray

Darrell & Stephanie Lewis-Sandy Franz Loewenherz & Basia Pietraszek

Charles & Tina Robison David & Christine Saulnier

Duffy Lord

Ryan & Christie Schofield

Mary Lowry

Becky Selengut

Brian Marsh & Elizabeth Heron

Floyd & Tsering Short

Brian McMullen & Ramona Emerson

Alan Smith & Christie Snyder

Kevin & Karen Merritt

James Spies

Tony & Laurie Mestres

Jonathan Sposato & Heather Lowenthal

Rich & Carey Miailovich

Patrick Supanc & Sandra Jerez

Eric & Teal Miller

Jonathan & Wendy Sue Swanson

John Miller & Linda Perlstein

Daniel Sweeney

Andrew Morris

Quinn Thomsen

Michael Murphy

Chris & Jennifer Van Wesep

Garett & Cristal Nell

Andrew von Nordenflycht &

Vicki O'Keefe

Haeryung Shin

Paul & Christina Odom

David Wilson & Sarah Leung

Margaret O'Leary

Glenn & Susan Ward

Ramesh Parameswaran &

Aaron & Michele Weingeist

Sreevidya Subramanian

David & Jarvis Weld

David & Debra Pearson

David & Cathrine Wheeler

Adam Peck & Manja Sachet

Christian & Larisa Whipple

Brian Pepin & Danna Redmond

Julia White

Edward & Jennifer Petersen

Roger Wylie & Daiva Tautvydas

Michael Pickett & Ann Watson

Laura Yedwabw

Grant & Rebecca Pomering

Winston & Jen Yeung

Mark & Linda Potter

Adam Zacks & Lynn Resnick-Zacks

Chris Pratley & Seiko Kobayashi Mark Puckett & Jennifer Heydt Doug & Kathie Raff

Thank You Buy-In Hosts Bike Ride and Milk Shakes Eddie Feeley and Stephen Gussin Card Kingdom Game Party Card Kingdom Celebrate Cinco de Mayo John & Lisa Graham and Joseph Gifford & Leslie Mann Chocolopolis Chocolate & Bourbon Pairing Party David & Jarvis Weld and Chocolopolis Cocktail Party at FontĂŠ Cafe in Downtown Seattle Paul & Christina Odom Dinner at TanakaSan and Karaoke Geoffrey & Erikka Arone Fall Brunch with Reptiles David Byrne & Kirsten Conner Headshots by Rachel Alves Rachel Alves Learn to Play Bridge Garett & Cristal Nell and Grant & Rebecca Pomering Magic Tournament at Blue Highway Games Blue Highway Games

Mom’s Mix and Mingle Heather Bioren, Joanna Black, Linda Potter, and Christie Snyder Pysanky Party Wendy Hassan, Kate and Matthew West Spa Party Brady & Stefany Bernard, Dave & Kate Dandel, and Brian Marsh & Elizabeth Heron Sushi Party Chris Pratley & Seiko Kobayashi Swimming Party at the WAC Rich & Carey Miailovich Upcycle Sewing Party Michael & Josephine Bolotski, Anna Goeke, and Made Sewing Studio Yoga and Bubbles Haute Yoga 3rd Quasi-Annual SCDS Harry Potter Puzzle Hunt Adam Peck & Manja Sachet 4th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Jim Armstrong, Brent Baker, Chris Barnhart, Ken Harding, David Onsager, Ed Petersen and Jonathan Rosoff

Auction Rules For Live and Silent auctions, the highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer or the auction committee is a legal contract to purchase the item. Auction items will be awarded to one purchaser only, except as otherwise stated by the auctioneer or auction committee.

All purchases must be paid in full by the close of the auction. Any items not paid on the evening of the auction will be billed to the individual with the winning bid number. Express Check will be required for payment. Purchasers will be given certificates for services and tangible items not displayed. Your copy of a winning bid sheet will serve as your receipt upon leaving. All auction items must be removed from the auction on the night of the auction, March 19, 2016. Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) cannot be responsible for any purchased items remaining after the evening concludes. All sales are final, and there will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise specified.

All items and services must be claimed and used before March 19, 2017, unless otherwise specified. Travel and restaurant packages may be subject to taxes, gratuities, and restrictions on use. Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise noted. Tickets in travel packages are for coach class unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be allowed on travel packages for canceled tickets and/ or accommodations. Because travel charges change, travel costs may decrease below stated values; no refunds will be allowed.

SCDS has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, but all property is sold “as is where is,� and SCDS neither warrants nor represents, and shall in no event be responsible for, the correctness of description, authenticity, authorship, provenance, or condition of the items. No statement contained in this catalog or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. The values listed are estimates only and are not warranted for tax purposes or fair-market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted.

SCDS shall not be responsible for non-delivery of any item due to

circumstances beyond its control. SCDS reserves the right to add or withdraw without notice items to and from the auction.

Each person issued a bid number (bidder) assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction.

Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising therefrom SCDS, its elected and appointed officials and employees, the auctioneer(s), and the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.

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Home, Family & Technology 1000 Pottery Barn LED Solar System Canvas Art Bring the solar system to life in your home with this beautiful piece of wall art. Planetary perfection includes small stars that twinkle in the dark, illuminating kids' spaces and inspiring a love of astronomy.

The art is 24"W x 44"H and printed on a polyester/cotton canvas blend with a fir wood frame. The stars light up with LED lights, which require two AA batteries (not included). There is a side switch to turn the batteries on/off, and it is hung with a D-ring mount (hardware included).

Value: $199 Thank You: Pottery Barn

1001 Yuen Lui Portrait Session Yuen Lui Photography Studio's talented team of photographers creates beautiful portraits for every aspect of your life. From family portraits to baby photography to sports portraits, they capture your special moments.

This portrait gift certificate is valid for a studio or outdoor sitting.

The package includes one 8x10, two 3x5, and eight wallet prints, all printed from one pose. Choose from any of their five studio locations in Washington.

Restrictions: One certificate per sitting.

Value: $250 Thank You: Yuen Lui

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Home, Family & Technology 1002 Paint the Town Experience Tap into your inner Picasso! Come to Paint the Town in University Village to paint a set of four salad/dessert plates. You will leave your painted plates at the studio to be clear-glazed and fired, and the finished masterpiece will be ready for you to pick up in one week!

Everything is included—plates, paint, glaze, and firing! Just bring your creativity.

Value: $70 Thank You: Paint the Town

1003 Two Metal Prints by Tolga Two 16x20 glossy prints on metal with hidden float frames created

by Kindergarten parent Tolga Kilicli. Ready to hang on your wall!

One piece is New York as seen from the top of Rockefeller Building.

The other is the London Eye and government building as seen from St. James Park.

Value: $300 Thank You: Isil and Tolga Kilicli

1004 Keurig 2.0 K350 Brewing System Featuring revolutionary Keurig 2.0 Brewing Technology™, the K350 brewer is designed to read the lid of each K-Cup® or K-Carafe™ pack and boasts convenient one-touch operation to perfectly brew a single-serve cup or a 4-cup carafe. Get your morning fix in a simple and delicious way!

Value: $150 Thank You: Keurig

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Home, Family & Technology 1005 Heidi Leonard Photography Portrait Session Do you have the perfect sprinkle of freckles on your nose? Do your eyes crinkle at the corners when you laugh? Heidi loves to discover what is unique about you and your family and capture it. This item includes an on-location portrait session plus a 16" x 20" gallerystyle canvas of a favorite image from that session.

Restrictions: Not valid in November or December.

Value: $675 Thank You: Heidi Leonard Photography

1006 SCDS Spirit Basket #1 The ever-popular spirit baskets are back! Let your SCDS (or Seahawks or Sounders!) colors shine with this fun collection of blue and green treasures appropriate for all ages. Completing this colorful package is a set of four letter-shaped pillows—S, C, D, and S – in blue and green fabrics, of course!

Value: $100 Thank You: Susan Ellis

1007 Earthquake Preparedness Did you read that New Yorker article last summer? Experts say the three most important things for surviving The Big One are 1) making sure your home is structurally sound and bolted to its foundation; 2) having a clear family emergency plan; and 3) knowing your neighbors. Buy this item and you'll be able to cross the first two off the list.

This package includes a complete home inspection for structural analysis by AFFIX Earthquake Preparation and a family emergency plan by Sound Preparation (owned by SCDS parent Jeremiah Telzrow) following a two-hour consultation.

Value: $700 Thank You: AFFIX Earthquake Preparation, Sound Preparation LLC

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Home, Family & Technology 1008 American Girl "Isabelle" Doll Bring this doll home and your child will light up as much as this award-winning doll. Isabelle, 2014 Girl of the Year, is an inspired dancer who discovers her own way to shine. Includes hair clip-in and book.

Value: $130 Thank You: American Girl

1009 Doll Bunk Bed and Custom Bedding for American Girl Dolls Got an American Girl doll fan in your house? They are sure to love this adorable custom bedding and bunk bed that fits any 18" doll, including American Girl dolls. It is handmade and includes four pillows and two comforters.

Value: $150 Thank You: Carrie Culley

1010 Seattle Art Museum 1-Year Family Membership

Explore one of Seattle's art treasures. Includes unlimited free admission for two adults and children (18 and under) in the same household; invitations to members-only exhibition previews, programs, films, lectures, and events; discounts to Taste; discounts on family programming, and discounts at over 40 Seattle businesses.

Value: $99 Thank You: Seattle Art Museum

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Home, Family & Technology 1011 HEXBUG Nano V2 Cyclone HEXBUGs are cool little robotic creatures that behave like real bugs! This new breed of gravity-defying Nano V2 bugs can now climb vertically, horizontally, around corners, through loops and tubes, and to the tip-top of any Nano V2 habitat set.

This habitat/race track features 58 pieces and two Nanos.

This track allows your kid to customize the design and layout, unleashing kids' creativity.

Value: $50 Thank You: Aaron and Michele Weingeist

1012 Just Ducky Basket The ducks have arrived! This unique basket is filled with duckythemed treasures, more than you thought even existed. There is also a set of four letter-shaped pillows—S, C, D, and S—made from fun, soft, ducky fabric. Will you be the "lucky duck" who takes this home?

Value: $100 Thank You: Susan Ellis

1013 "Raven Understanding" Print Deep red and iridescent blue monoprint of a raven. This framed piece by local artist and SCDS Mom Katrina Crawford includes both monotype and screen-printing to create a multi-layered, singleedition print.

Value: $250 Thank You: Mark Bashore and Katrina Crawford

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Home Home, Family & Technology 1014 GoPro HERO+ LCD HD Waterproof Camera Is the world missing out on your gnarly, adrenaline-fueled lifestyle?

Like maybe people don't believe that you did indeed wingsuit from the top of the Space Needle, and so you need some visual proof?

Or maybe you'd just like some crystal clear hi-def video in a kidproof, go-anywhere package? Then GoPro is for you!

This version features 1080p60 and 720p60 video, 8MP photos up to 5 frames per second, built-in wi-fi and BluetoothŽ, and the convenience of a touch display. It is also waterproof to 131’ (40m).

Value: $300 Thank You: Eric and Amy Friedland

1015 Top Games Selected By Game Designers Seattle game designer Mike Elliott and his friends have put together this basket of their favorite core hobby games. Titles include Codenames, Pandemic Legacy, Machi Koro, Thunderstone, Agent Hunter, Marvel Dice Masters, DC Dice Masters, Hanabi, and Lost Cities.

Value: $200 Thank You: Michael and Fredrica Elliott

1016 Michelle Enebo Family Photography Session The winner of this auction item will receive a fun family photo session with Michelle Enebo. Michelle specializes in natural light photography where the goal is to capture memories of a silly face, a fit of the giggles, or a spontaneous hug between siblings. The session includes the sitting and an online gallery with your 40 best images.

Value: $300 Thank You: Michelle Enebo Photography

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Home, Family & Technology 1017 Rwanda Gift Basket This authentic, hand-woven Rwandan basket includes items brought back from the school's learning trip to Rwanda: wood carvings, decorative items, handbags, coffee, tea, hot sauce, Rwandan honey, and a hand-woven soccer ball. The basket will also include a plush gorilla and three books—The Weaver's Scar, Rwanda, Inc., and Land of a Thousand Hills: My Life in Rwanda.

Value: $200 Thank You: Brian Crawford, Mary Lowry, Daniel Sweeney

1018 Positively Green Greeting Cards - 100 Positively Green greeting cards feature beautiful illustrations, vibrant colors, inspiring quotes and sentiments, and they have won multiple LOUIE Awards (the Oscars of greeting cards!), including "Card of the Year." Each card also has an environmental tip on the back. Available only individually in stores, this exclusive package bundles together 100 of the best sellers for all of the special occasions in your life— birthdays, thank yous, friendship, love, new baby, sympathy, get well, and more. Made from 100% FSLIC-certified post-consumer recycled paper and printed using soy inks and wind power. Give greeting cards with a mission and "Live inspired!"

Value: $300 Thank You: Compendium

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Home Home, Family & Technology 1019 Signed Microsoft Xbox One Elite Console Achievement Unlocked: Autographed Console Acquired. This Xbox One Elite Console is autographed by the Xbox Live Achievements, Stats, and Leaderboards team—you know, the gang that determines your gamer points and thus your cool factor. It has one TB of internal storage space and includes the newly-released Xbox Elite Wireless Controller where you get pro-level precision featuring an arsenal of swappable components, hair trigger locks, and limitless customization. The controller was signed by the Xbox Accessories team who work to design the ultimate game controller.

Value: $500 Thank You: Ian and Jen Latham

1020 SCDS Spirit Basket #2 The ever-popular spirit baskets are back! Let your SCDS (or Seahawks or Sounders!) colors shine with this fun collection of blue and green treasures appropriate for all ages. Completing this colorful package is a set of four letter-shaped pillows—S, C, D, and S—in blue and green fabrics, of course!

Value: $100 Thank You: Susan Ellis

1021 Red-Tailed Hawk Pencil Drawing by Ms. Lord Our multi-talented 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Lord, is an artist, too!

Here is your chance to own a one-of-a-kind drawing of a beautiful red-tailed hawk by "Lordy" herself.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Duffy Lord

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Home, Family & Technology 1022 Makeblock Starter Robot Building Kit Dip your toes in the waters of the robotics and maker world. With a set of beginner-friendly instructions, the kit takes you step-by-step on learning robotics, electronics, and programming. An excellent choice for beginners to learn electronics, graphic programming Scratch, and Arduino programming. Learning programming is way more fun when your code controls a robot. Based around an Arduino board, this kit will teach you all about programming a micro-controller board to control physical objects using sensors.

Value: $150 Thank You: Sarah Leung and David Wilson

1023 Amazon Echo We have seen the future and its name is Alexa. The highly-rated Amazon Echo is designed around your voice. It's hands-free and always on. With seven microphones and beam forming technology, Echo can hear you from across the room—even while music is playing. Echo is also an expertly-tuned speaker that can fill any room with immersive sound.

Plays all your music from Prime Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more using just your voice; fills the room with immersive, 360° omni-directional audio; allows hands-free convenience with voice control; answers questions, reads audiobooks and the news, reports traffic and weather, gives info on local businesses, provides sports scores and schedules, and more with Alexa, a cloud-based voice service; controls lights and switches with compatible WeMo, Philips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, Wink, Insteon, and other connected devices; and it’s always getting smarter and adding new features and skills—over 95 added since its launch.

Value: $180 Thank You: Christopher and Ellen Kinney

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Home Home, Family & Technology 1024 Set of Three Vintage Soap Box Pictures Stuhlbergs is truly a destination. Located on Queen Anne, you will find off-beat whimsical gifts as well as elegant and classic home accessories. This set of three vintage soap box pictures that measure 16”H x 16”W and are professionally framed.

Value: $585 Thank You: Stuhlbergs Inc.

Fitness & Wellness 1025 Crystal Mountain Lift Tickets for Two Can’t you just smell that alpine mountain air? Spring is a wonderful time to visit Crystal Mountain Resort. This item includes two “Adult Daily” lift tickets. The tickets include gondola access and, best of all, kids 10 and under ski free!

Restrictions: Valid for the 2016-2017 winter season.

Value: $144 Thank You: Crystal Mountain Resort

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Fitness & Wellness 1026 Suncadia's Tumble Creek Golf for Four You and three friends can enjoy a round of golf, including cart, at the Tumble Creek Club in the Suncadia Resort. The Tumble Creek golf course was designed by Tom Doak. He is recognized as one of the finest golf-course designers in the world. Golf Digest ranked three of his courses (Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes, Cape Kidnappers, and Barnbougle) among the top 50 in the world in 2005. The Tumble Creek Golf Course was also named one of the top private courses in America by Golf Digest.

With Tumble Creek, Tom Doak has captured the spirit of its rolling hills, which flow through pine forests, along river bluffs, and across expansive meadows ringed by soaring peaks. Known as a minimalist designer, Doak "found" the course in the land and moved as little earth as possible to create this extraordinary Washington State golf course. The realization of Doak's artistry and vision have created a legacy for Tumble Creek Club members for generations to come.

Restrictions: Valid Monday-Thursday. Not valid on holidays.

Value: $400 Thank You: Tumble Creek Club, Suncadia Resort

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1027 Oiselle Running Outfit Oiselle is a fresh take on women’s running apparel. The outfit includes a women’s extra-small sweatshirt, jogging bra, and t-shirt from Oiselle.

Value: $100 Thank You: Oiselle

1028 All Together Skatepark Party All Together Skatepark is Seattle’s only indoor skatepark. Use this for your next rainy-month birthday party! They have skateboards, pad sets and include instruction.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date. Maximum of 20 kids.

Value: $300

Thank You: EVO Seattle

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Home Fitness & Wellness 1029 Aldarra Golf for Three Take a swing at the Members Club at Aldarra, where the gently rolling terrain and stunning mountain vistas create an unparalleled golf experience. Join 6th grade parent, Roger Wylie, for a round of golf and lunch at Aldarra Golf Club. Golf cart included!

A member-owned, golf-only facility, Aldarra Golf Club is an 18hole golf club located less than 30 minutes east of Seattle in Sammamish.

Restrictions: Good for up to three people. Date and time to be mutually convenient and agreed upon. Parties may substitute drinks for lunch, depending upon the time of the outing.

Value: $500 Thank You: Roger Wylie and Daiva Tautvydas

Clothing & Accessories 1030 Kate Spade Paxton Polarized Sunglasses Like all Kate Spade products, Kate Spade sunglasses are designed with elegant, feminine motifs that are brightened with playful colors. These rectangular sunglasses are tortoise shell with a contrasting splash of color and feature polarized lenses to reduce glare. You will look hot, & feel cool!

These lovely sunglasses are offered by Aaron Weingeist, M.D. of Clearview Eye & Laser, a comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering state-of-the-art medical, laser, and surgical treatment for eye disease. Clearview Eye & Laser’s optical department uses the latest technology to fit glasses, assuring comfort, fashion, and the clearest vision possible while ensuring the integrity of your prescription.

Value: $178 Thank You: Aaron and Michele Weingeist

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Clothing & Accessories 1031 Margaret O’Leary Cashmere Cardigan Founder Margret O’Leary brings her passion for knitwear straight from her roots in Ireland. She personally oversees all collections from design to production to ensure they meet her standards of luxury and chic elegance. This is a size L ladies 100% cashmere cardigan in the beautiful color “Snow Neps.”

Value: $380 Thank You: Margaret O’Leary

1032 Pink Sapphire Drop Earrings

Established in 1994, Kristin Ford jewelry is known for its quality stones and craftsmanship, great use of color, and deeper meaning.

The jewelry is created and manufactured exclusively in the USA. These drop earrings feature a stylish, silver oval with red and pink sapphires. They are sure to add a bit of classic elegance and sophistication to perfectly complete your look.

Value: $60 Thank You: Kristin Ford Jewelry

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ClothingHome & Accessories 1033 Filson Large Duffle Bag

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This large tab Filson duffle bag is water-repellent and holds up to the rigors of outdoor wear. It features an inside pocket at each end, leather pulls, leather grip with two-snap closure, two-way brass zipper closure, an adjustable and removable leather shoulder strap with leather pad, and two interior end pockets.

Rain-resistant rugged twill and durable bridle leather combine in this handsome and roomy duffle bag in desert tan. The rustproof brass zipper and storm-flap closure offer added protection from the weather, making this versatile bag great for overnight trips of all types.

Dimensions: 30”W x 14”H x 13”D. Value: $380 Thank You: David and Jarvis Weld

1034 Handcrafted Necklace by Crossroads Add some sparkle to an evening dress or add a punch of color to a casual shirt with this extraordinary necklace. The necklace features multiple strands of colorful glass and stones on silver thread.

This necklace was handcrafted by Crossroads, who are known for enduring designs and collections that draw on inspirations from the high profile runways to the elegance of natural forms.

Value: $45 Thank You: Aaron and Michele Weingeist

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Clothing & Accessories 1035 Mercer Boutique Private Shopping Party and $250 Gift Certificate Mercer is a contemporary, fashionable boutique for women’s apparel and accessories with a tailored, youthful look. This opportunity includes a $250 gift certificate and a private shopping party for up to 25 people at the University Village Mercer! Party guests will enjoy a 20% discount for anything in the store, light refreshments, white wine/Champagne, and a raffle for three $50 gift certificates.

Restrictions: Date to be determined by mutual agreement. Held at U-Village Mercer after 7:00 p.m. Excludes the months of July/August and between November 15 and December 31, 2016.

Value: $500 Thank You: Mercer

1036 Maui Jim Eh Brah Polarized Sunglasses This pair of Maui Jim Eh Brah unisex, polarized sunglasses in charcoal have a classic rectangular frame shape that best complements round, oval or heart-shaped faces. The frame is made of acetate with double-injected metal and rubber temples. It is an ultralight, versatile frame perfect for everyday use.

These lovely sunglasses are offered by Aaron Weingeist, M.D. of Clearview Eye & Laser, a comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering state-of-the-art medical, laser, and surgical treatment for eye disease. Clearview Eye & Laser’s optical department uses the latest technology to fit glasses, assuring comfort, fashion, and the clearest vision possible while ensuring the integrity of your prescription.

Value: $319 Thank You: Aaron and Michele Weingeist

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Home Clothing & Accessories 1037 Two Custom Eddie Bauer Down Jackets You are going to love having these 800 fill, MicroTherm, ultralight down jackets customized to your liking. Build one to match the SCDS logo, support your favorite sports team, or just build the ultimate alpine layer for your mountain adventures.

Guide-built design by the team at Eddie Bauer features goose down micro-channel warmth, stretch panels for mobility and breathability, all in an active fit and weight perfect for just about any activity in the Northwest.

Value: $600 Thank You: Damien and Maria Huang

1038 The briK Boutique Party and $500 Gift Card Indulge in the ultimate experience of shopping with good friends!

The briK Boutique in Magnolia is a fashion-forward boutique catering to men and women. Work, date, dinner with friends, after-work drinks...no matter the occasion, The briK’s selection of clothes has you covered.

With this awesome package, you’ll receive a $500 retail gift card in conjunction with a shopping party for up to 30 guests! The boutique will provide wine, nibbles, and a 20% discount to your guests. Includes swag— t-shirt, socks, and scarf!

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $650 Thank You: The briK Boutique

1039 Beautiful Beaded Necklace and Bracelet Handmade, crocheted beaded jewelry items to adorn your neck or wrist. These versatile pieces are made from silk cord and seed beads by a local mom.

Value: $100 Thank You: Lewis-Sandy Family

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Dining & Entertainment 1040 Espresso Elegance Catered Service Enjoy gourmet made-to-order espresso beverages at your next event! Espresso Elegance, the largest espresso catering company in the nation, is known for providing professional service and highly experienced baristas. Enjoy a two-hour espresso service for up to 100 guests in the Seattle/Bellevue area. Sure bet for being the most popular person in the office!

Restrictions: Dates subject to availability. 72 hours notice required for booking. Access to 17 amps on a 110 outlet is required.

Value: $493 Thank You: Espresso Elegance

1041 NEST School Lunch for a Year Tired of packing lunches in the morning and cleaning lunch boxes at night? Try NEST, the fabulous cafeteria lunch program! Your child could be eating a NEST hot lunch every day at school next year. NEST offers delicious and nutritious lunches at the SCDS cafeteria with an emphasis on organic foods. A different entree is served every day of the month.

Restrictions: Redeem by September 1, 2016 for the 2016/2017 school year.

Value: $800 Thank You: Cafe Stellina Catering

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Dining &Home Entertainment 1042 Bollywood Party for 12 Experience incredible India in 2-3 hours. Draped in gorgeous saris hand-picked for you, you’ll indulge your taste buds and share some family recipes while you learn to move and shake it, Bollywood style. This party package will transport you and your friends to the land of henna and masala. You can tailor this event to your needs; a milestone birthday or celebrating a special person? Also makes great baby-shower or bachelorette-party theme. You and your guests will have a memorable experience of a lifetime!

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date at your home.

Value: $800 Thank You: Dave & Kate Dandel,

Vidya Subramanian & Ramesh Parameswaran

1043 Ellie Goulding Concert for Four Sing along with Ellie Goulding as she tours in support of her third studio album, Delirium, which was released in November. The concert is on April 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Key Arena.

Value: $400 Thank You: AEGLive/Showbox Presents

1044 Fire and Earth Personal Chef Meal for Four Chef-made meals in your own home! Personal Chef Renee Press will come to your home and prepare four different vegan and glutenfree meals, each of which will serve four people. She will buy the groceries and do all of the cleanup. You can choose from a set menu or she will customize your meals. She will also work with you to accommodate any food preferences, allergies, or sensitivities.

Groceries are included in the price. Renee's cooking classes and chef services are highly regarded, and she has even been featured on the King 5 TV. Restrictions: You must live within a 20-mile radius of Seattle.

Value: $300 Thank You: Trishul and Anne Chilimbi

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Dining & Entertainment 1045 Woodland Park Zoo Family Fun Pack Enjoy a fun-filled day at the award-winning Woodland Park Zoo, with passes for two adults and two children. While you're there, be sure to check out the amazing new tiger exhibit—it's grreeaat!

Restrictions: Tickets are valid for regular zoo admission and are not accepted as entry for WildLights, ZooTunes, or other special, separately-ticketed events.

Value: $65 Thank You: Woodland Park Zoo

1046 Book-It Repertory Theatre for Two Ever wondered what your favorite book would look like on stage?

Then go see a Book-It production now. Book-It creates worldpremiere adaptations of classic and contemporary literature for the stage, preserving the narrative text as it is spoken, not by a single “narrator,” but as dialogue by the characters in the production.

This incredibly unique theater style is a must-see experience. Like baseball? See Book-It's adaptation of David James Duncan's "The Brothers K" between May 3 and June 26, 2016.

Restrictions: Gift certificate for two tickets to a Book-It Repertory Theatre performance, or four tickets to a preview. The gift certificate is good for this season and the 2016-17 season as well.

Value: $125 Thank You: John Cerqui and Dawn Ehde-Cerqui

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Dining & Entertainment 1047 Tour City Hall with Tim Burgess & Lunch for Two This is a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes view of how our local government works. First elected in 2007, Councilmember Tim Burgess recently served as Council President and now chairs the Council's Affordable Housing, Neighborhoods & Finance Committee.

A Seattle native, Tim has been involved in local community and government matters for the past 45 years. He brings a diversity of experience to the City Council, having worked as a journalist, Seattle police officer and detective, global anti-poverty worker, and small business owner. He chaired his neighborhood community council and served 12 years on the City's Ethics and Elections Commission. These life experiences have helped to shape Tim's world view and have convinced him of the power of people to create positive change.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Jason and Erica Johnson

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Wine 1048 Case of Wine from Lighthouse Cellars Indulge in a case of 2013 Syrah from Elephant Mountain Vineyards, located in the Rattlesnake Hills Appellation and produced by award-winning boutique winery Lighthouse Cellars.

The tasting notes for this wine say that it reflects "plush purple fruits with notes of marionberry, plums, blueberries, charcoal, and garrigue like aromas on the nose. Flavors are dense with currant, blackberry, and leathery spices with a sprig of rosemary finishing with a lift of acidity."

Value: $360 Thank You: Christian and Larisa Whipple

1049 Matthews Winery Tasting for Four Established in 1993, Matthews Winery is located in the heart of the Woodinville wine country. The boutique winery is owned by a local family and focuses on maintaining production of Bordeauxstyle and single varietal vineyard-designated wines. Matthews uses grapes grown in Washington from vineyards that have experience and respect for nature and its soil. The winery and winemaker, Aryn Morell, believe that there is a deep and tangible link between the vines, hills, winegrowers, and winemakers, and carries this proof of affinity into every aspect of wine making— from the vineyard to the cellar, from the vine to the wine bottle.

Certificate includes a wine tasting for four people from a selection of Matthews wines and a bottle of the award-winning Matthews Claret.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date and time.

Value: $100 Thank You: Matthews Winery

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Home Wine 1050 Nine Years of SCDS Memories Wine Collection Savor the history of your child's time at SCDS. A collection of nine bottles of wine starting from the Kindergarten year for the class of 2016. Each bottle has a special memory from that year.

Value: $200 Thank You: Ethan and Helen Bell, Floyd and Tsering Short

1051 Novelty Hill Januik Winery Tasting for Four You'll love this Woodinville winery, located in an intimate, relaxed setting. Sample a selection of featured wines handcrafted by award-winning Washington winemaker Mike Januik. During the summer, enjoy your wines on the patio. Come winter, cozy up to the fireplace. Certificate includes wine tasting for four people and two brick oven-fired pizzas.

Restrictions: Pizzas are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.

Tasting room is open 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Value: $70 Thank You: Novelty Hill - Januik Winery

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Lessons & Camps 1052 Beach-Naturalist Guided Walk for Ten See what is revealed when the tide goes out! SCDS parent and beach naturalist Stephanie Lewis-Sandy will meet you and yours at a local beach during a minus tide to look for and learn about local sea creatures. Stephanie will spend two hours with you at a local beach finding and identifying intertidal plants and animals. Choose to explore your own favorite beach in King County, or discover one of her favorite beaches on Bainbridge Island!

A list of good minus tide dates will be provided. Includes the book The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable location and date between May and August 2016. 10 people maximum. At least one adult must be present for every three children.

Value: $150 Thank You: Darrell and Stephanie Lewis-Sandy

1053 Shoofly Farm Camp Kids can't get enough of this place! Shoofly Farm offers children a special week of hands-on, experience-based fun and learning. A broad range of activities are offered, guaranteeing your child will find their passion and have time enough to explore it. Care and fun with farm animals, including time with and riding gentle camp horses, organic gardening, wood and leather working, shelter building, preparation of their own snacks, and outdoor cooking are just some of the options available to campers. All snacks, a cookout lunch on Friday, and a Shoofly t-shirt are included. Fun for ages 5 and up! Your kid will have so much fun you'll need to remind them, "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."

Restrictions: Please schedule early with Jill Haase for best availability.

One week.

Value: $525 Thank You: Shoofly Farm

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Home Lessons & Camps 1054 Seattle Voice Lessons Private Lessons Get help hitting the right notes! These three 60-minute private voice lessons can help with technique, repertoire, and having fun!

In the past, students have gone on to perform at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre, America's Got Talent, the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, and more.

Students are also invited to participate in a studio concert. These concerts are relaxed, fun, and are in public venues. Venues have included local restaurants, theaters and coffee shops.

Restrictions: Must be at least 8 years old. Lessons will be scheduled at a mutually acceptable time and may be split into 30-minute sessions, if so desired. Participation in the concert is optional.

Value: $260 Thank You: Carla Hilderbrand

1055 Lil' Kickers, Skills Session or Party Rental Lil' Kickers is a family-oriented business that strives to create programs that are fundamentally sound and outrageously fun. Using world-renowned child development theories and professionals along with experienced coaches and the expertise that comes along with thousands of hours of working with children, they have created a curriculum that introduces kids to soccer and so much more. Choose from: • One Lil' Kickers session of classes (ages 18 months - 9 years) • One Arena Sports Skills Institute session (ages 5-12) • One Lil' Kickers birthday party (all ages) • One Arena Sports field rental or team party (all ages) Restrictions: Valid only at Arena Sports Magnuson location.

Value: $250 Thank You: Arena Sports

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Lessons & Camps 1056 Blue Ribbon Cooking Class for Two Since 1995, Blue Ribbon Cooking School has been at the forefront of the Seattle food and entertainment scene—all the while changing with the times, the trends, and the needs of their clientele. Over the years their motive has been to bring families back to the dining room table to enjoy homemade meals together. They have become most known for their bountiful family-style catering that is regularly shared at events throughout the Puget Sound area.

Cooking classes are also ingrained with their farm-to-table philosophy and the desire to bring folks around the table to break bread together.

This gift certificate is for two people to enjoy an "open to the public" cooking class of their choice, provided by Blue Ribbon Cooking.

Value: $190 Thank You: Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary Center

1057 Waterskiing on Lake Washington for Six Kids You can ski on snow, but what happens when it all melts? What do you do then? WATER SKI! Want to learn but never had the chance?

You can get up on two, but not one? Well, this is the opportunity to master the art of water skiing...or at least learn. Try out two skis and possibly advance to the holy grail of water skiing: slalom! Along the way, you'll learn about boat safety and how to work with the driver and spotter to have a safe and awesome skiing session.

Your teachers for this experience will be a couple of the best skiers in the SCDS 40-50 age bracket. We'll have two boats, running from a brand new dock on the pristine shores of Lake Washington. After taking some turns, you can warm up in the hot tub, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and relive the glory with your friends!

Restrictions: 4th grade and older. Maximum of six children. Mutually agreeable date from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

Value: $800 Thank You: Alan Smith, Ryan Schofield

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Lessons & Camps 1058 Musikgarten Classes Musikgarten is the leader in early childhood music education.

They offer a complete multi-year educational program that helps infants, toddlers, and children develop a deep love of music and the ability to express it. Active music-making classes for toddlers and preschoolers through age 6.

Restrictions: Valid for starting anytime in Together Time (ages 14 months-3 years) or Playtime (ages 3-5 yrs). Start in Sept. for Young Musician (ages 4-6 yrs). Not valid for piano class or currently enrolled families. Musikgarten in Magnolia with Nancy Kubo.

Value: $200 Thank You: Musikgarten of Seattle

1059 Girls' Lacrosse Personal Coaching Get a leg up on your lacrosse game with two hours of personalized coaching from SCDS parent Tsering Yuthok Short. Tsering boasts an impressive record—captain of the UW women's lacrosse team and a Northwest All-Star, she's currently a rated official with the Washington Women's Lacrosse Umpire Association. Grab this offer for a rare one-on-one lesson or for a group of up to eight girls.

She'll provide a session with tips and drills tailored to beginners on up.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $150 Thank You: Floyd and Tsering Short

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Lessons & Camps 1060 Parkours Visions Party for Ten Parkour parties at Parkour Visions are for kids ages nine and up and take place in the Seattle gym. No previous parkour knowledge needed for this 90-minute session teaching fundamentals of safe and efficient movement, including jumping, landing, vaulting, and climbing safely. Your child and friends can enjoy parkour, celebrate the end of school, and learn some skills to help them as they find their own opportunities to play this summer!

Restrictions: Attendance limit: 10 kids, age 9+. 90-minute event.

Choose a date: June 15-17 or June 22-24, 2016. Start time must be between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. Email classes@parkourvisions.org to schedule your event. Make sure to mention the SCDS auction!

Value: $250 Thank You: Parkours Visions

1061 Thrive Art School Classes for a Month One month of art classes at Thrive Art School! At Thrive Art School, children learn not only how to draw and paint, they develop creative problem solving skills and increase confidence in themselves. This certificate is for four sessions of any level art class at the Madison Valley or Ravenna studio locations. At either location you can enjoy small class sizes and a peaceful atmosphere.

Come and draw animals, people, vehicles, landscapes, and more.

Experiment with oil pastels, chalk pastels, acrylic paint, watercolor, and design markers. Classes are offered for ages 3 1/2 to adult, and meet once a week for 45 minutes to two hours.

Restrictions: Academic year classes only.

Value: $136 Thank You: Thrive Art School

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Teacher Experiences 2000 Honorary Librarian for a Day Spend the day in the library! It could be a dream come true for your boy or girl. One fortunate child can assume the mantle of Honorary Librarian and join Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Black for a day of fun, exploration, reading, and yes, a little library work, including checking books in and out. Explore hidden nooks that are normally off limits to students or curl up with a good book in one of the sleek floor rockers.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable full or half day before June 2016.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Pam Black, Debbie Pearson

2001 Seattle Rainmakers Ultimate Game for Four Come support SCDS math teachers Eddie Feeley and Steve Gussin as they play for the Seattle Rainmakers in the MLU (Major League Ultimate) team. This package includes four tickets to a 2016 Rainmakers home game and two Rainmakers beanies and drinking glasses.

Restrictions: Please contact Eddie Feeley or Steve Gussin for tickets to one of these 2016 home games: Sundays: April 17 vs. Portland Stags, May 1 vs. Vancouver Nighthawks, May 22 vs. San Francisco Dogfish or Saturday: June 11 vs. San Francisco Dogfish.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Eddie Feeley, Stephen Gussin

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Teacher Experiences 2002 Birdwatching with Ms. Lord for Two Families Your family and another family will go on a two-hour birdwatching adventure with Ms. Lord. Spend a couple of hours with Ms. Lord at two of her favorite local sites to look for and identify birds. Each family will receive a PNW bird-identification book, tips to finding birds, and lessons on how to use binoculars and Ms. Lord's scope.

Restrictions: Participating children must be at least in 2nd grade.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Duffy Lord

2003 Sounders and Fish & Chips with Mr. Darlow for Three Kids Your child and two friends can watch some Sounders action with Mr. Darlow! The Seattle Sounders are a huge crowd pleaser and the energy from their Seattle fans is palpable. Four seats in section 117 get you straight to the heart of the action.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Chris and Jennifer Van Wesep, Tom Darlow

2004 BFG Movie & Ice Cream with Mr. Darlow for Four Kids Mr. Darlow will take one lucky student and three friends to see the movie The BFG, based on Roald Dahl's classic book. Movie highlights will be discussed over treats following the show. To extend the experience, each student will also receive a copy of The BFG to read at home.

Restrictions: The movie's release date is July 1, 2016. Winner to coordinate date with Mr. Darlow.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Tom Darlow

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Teacher Experiences 2005 Mr. T’s Artemis Spaceship Simulator Experience for Five Your child and four friends will play with Mr. T during a four-hour game of Artemis at SCDS. Have a blast with this collaborative multiplayer computer game that simulates a spaceship command center with stations for six crew members—Captain, Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, and Engineering. Artemis is easy to learn, social, collaborative, and interactive. Boys love it. Girls love it. And, most importantly, Mr. T loves it too.

Makes a great birthday party idea!

Restrictions: Limited to five participants. Primary date: Sunday, April 24, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., or backup date: Sunday, May 1, 2016, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Appropriate for 4th grade - adults.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Mark Alexander and Diane Chapel, Quinn Thomsen

2006 Una Noche de Cine with Ms. Ayala Enjoy "una noche de cine!" One lucky SCDS student can invite his or her friends to watch a film in Spanish on the big screen in the multipurpose room at SCDS. Ms. Ayala will provide the film, the fun, and tasty treats. Movies will be in English/Spanish with a PG rating. Que divertido!

Restrictions: Maximum of 20 students from any grade. Mutually agreed upon date.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Miriam Ayala

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Teacher Experiences 2007 Kayaking Adventure with Ms. Lord and Mr. Morris for Six Send your child and five friends on a kayaking trip with fabulous guides Ms. Lord and Mr. Morris. The group will explore the sights and sounds of Lake Union from the water, watch boat and sea planes, and enjoy an incomparable view of the city.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date in the summer.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Duffy Lord, Andrew Morris, Moss Bay

2008 Cascade Hike with Mr. Spies for Twelve Grab your friends and hiking boots to explore the beautiful Cascades with Mr. Spies! Accompany 7/8th grade science teacher James Spies on a hike in the Cascades. The hike will take place in the spring or fall when the mountains are clear of snow. Bring a sack lunch and dress for the weather.

Restrictions: Mr. Spies will meet you at the mountain (group transportation is not provided). Mutually agreed upon weekend day.

Value: Priceless Thank You: James Spies

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Teacher Experiences 2009 Mark Holtzen Author Experience for Four One lucky student and three friends will tour along Rainier Avenue (walk, bus, bike, or drive) with author/educator Mark Holtzen and visit local landmarks that inspired his Sasquatch Publishing picture book A Ticket to the Pennant: A Tale of Baseball in Seattle. This book is illustrated by John Skewes of the Larry Gets Lost series.

Each child will bring home an author-signed copy of the book containing an original team picture of the 1955 Seattle Rainiers and an original program from the pennant-clinching game from the David Eskenazi Collection.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Mark & Carolyn Holtzen

Unique Experiences 2010 Google Intern for a Day for Four You've heard all the hype, now see what really goes on behind the curtain. You and three friends can be Google interns for a day at the Google campus in Kirkland. Your internship includes a personalized tour of Google's leading-edge offices with Brian Marsh, SCDS Dad and technology manager, catered lunch, Google swag, and an hour to play in the state-of-the-art game room.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date and times. Limited to four people.

Value: $400 Thank You: Brian Marsh and Elizabeth Heron

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Unique Experiences 2011 Kaspars Cooking Party for Ten Learn to cook AND enjoy the company of friends too? Check and check! Founded in 1989, Kaspars has served the greater Seattle area as a foodie favorite, enjoying years of rave regional and national reviews. This gift certificate includes a hands-on cooking class at Kaspars Tasting Room, a luncheon with complimentary wine, and a recipe packet to take home.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date. Not available Friday or Saturday nights, or the month of December.

Value: $1,200 Thank You: Kaspars Special Events & Catering

2012 Mini-Medical School for Four Children Does your child dream of being a doctor? Are the stuffed animals, pets, or siblings in your house tired of being guinea pigs for fake shots, thermometer readings, or trying out new medicines? Just want someone else to answer "Why?" to medical questions for a few hours? Mini-Medical School is ideal for a small birthday party or special event for your child and up to three friends. The curriculum will be chosen according to the age of the participants. Students will each receive a quality stethoscope and be instructed on how to use it. An exciting and memorable experience for all!

Activities include learning how to stitch on pig feet, an Anatomy 101 t-shirt creation, giving shots to fruit, funny X-ray reading, splinting/ casting, guess-the-disease charades, and germ lessons with a black light. The course is led by SCDS parents and local physicians, Dr. Brett Daniel and Dr. Sarah Archibald.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date, time, and location. Open to grades K-8.

Value: $400 Thank You: Brett Daniel and Sarah Archibald

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Unique Experiences 2013 Fred Hutch Curing Cancer Experience for Eight Does the idea of glowing tumor paint made from scorpion venom, robots creating more drug options faster, and meeting revered scientists get you excited? If so, this experience will be a dream come true for you or the science nerd you love. During a one-to-two hour session, you and seven guests will have a chance to meet and talk with respected scientists working with Dr. Jim Olson and the team at Project Violet to cure cancer faster.

Meet at the Project Violet lab and talk to the researchers about the work they are doing to use the natural defenses of plants and animals to develop new anti-cancer compounds—called optides— engineered to attack cancer cells without harming healthy cells around them. Your group will meet with Dr. Ashok Bandaranayake, whose team has just designed, built, and installed a new optideproducing robot that increases the creation of potentially lifesaving drug candidates by 50-fold. Researchers and scientists can introduce you to the type of work they do and explain why they love it.

Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date and time. Up to eight guests, with at least two adults. Recommended age is 6th grade and above.

Length of the visit is one to two hours. The group will meet at the Project Violet HQ at Fred Hutch in Eastlake, Seattle.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Project Violet, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center

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Unique Experiences 2014 Vet for the Day for Six Kids Pet lovers unite. Six lucky 4th to 8th graders can spend an afternoon behind the scenes as a Vet for the Day! Elliott Bay Animal Hospital and Dr. Heather Weihl will share the joy and practice of caring for our four-legged friends. Dr. Weihl graduated from Tufts University in 1988, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. She has worked with all kinds of animals from sloths to snow leopards, but she most loves caring for four-legged family members. This heart-warming and instructive package even includes your very own lab coats to bring home!

Restrictions: Up to six 4th to 8th graders Value: $500 Thank You: Elliott Bay Animal Hospital, Dr. Heather Weihl

Vacations 2015 Disneyland for Four Surprise the kids and pack your bags, you're going to the "Happiest Place on Earth"! Celebrate Disneyland's 60th Anniversary with Mickey and the gang!

So many rides, so many characters, so many memories ready to be made. This 1-Day Park Hopper pass for four opens the gates to the magical resort for you and your family.

Restrictions: No cash value, no upgrades, cannot be applied towards another package. Valid during normal operating hours. Blackout dates 12/25-12/31/16.

Value: $620 Thank You: Disneyland Resort

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Vacations 2016 Virginia Vacation Home for Four Nights & Hotel Gift Certi ficate to Explore D.C. "You're off to great places!" This one-of-a-kind, architect-designed, energy-efficient, simple yet luxurious home offers a truly solitary experience in a beautiful setting...one that has received only fivestar reviews from VRBO and Airbnb. The house is filled with books, games, toys, movies, a Steinway piano, and even a secret playhouse —everything you'd want for a fun and relaxing getaway. The house is comfortable, too: air conditioning, laundry room, and speedy Internet. The beautiful four-acre grounds offer even more—a pool, screened porch, grill, archery, sand table, delicious wild berries, occasional wildlife sightings, and invigorating walks.

The rolling green hills make the Shenandoah Valley one of the most beautiful areas in the mid-Atlantic. In the summer there's semi-pro baseball, drive-in movies, and river activities a short drive away. In the fall, the leaves are amazing, and the pick-your-own farms and markets are great fun. Spring is a great time to hike (including on the Appalachian Trail nearby), shop for antiques, and visit Civil War historical sites and caverns. Wineries have sprouted up all around as well.

The house is located 90 minutes from D.C. and two hours from Baltimore. This package includes an additional $400 credit toward any Hilton hotel. Tack on a few nights in downtown Washington, D.C., and make this a perfect city/country vacation.

City, country, beauty abound. Just think what great things you’ll do and what an amazing deal you have found!

Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates. A few months' advance notice will help ensure that you get your desired vacation dates. No pets. Maximum of six guests.

Value: $1,500 Thank You: John Miller and Linda Perlstein

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Vacations 2017 Suncadia Area Vacation Home for Three Nights Unplug and reconnect with your family (or a few families).

Spend four days and three nights in this Roslyn/Suncadia-area home—which is only an hour-and-a-half drive from Seattle, but seems worlds away! Plan your visit in the summer and enjoy the neighborhood activities center with pool, tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts, or in the winter, when cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are just outside the door. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and Lake Cle Elum are all only minutes away.

This 4+ bedroom, 2.5 bath home has mountain views, a large deck with an eight-person hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and large yard.

Inside it has a gourmet kitchen, stone fireplace, and lots of space for sharing meals and playing games. This home comfortably accommodates 10-12, with three main bedrooms (all king beds), a bunk room (two doubles lower, twins upper) and a bonus room over the detached garage with TV/Xbox and additional sleeping space (great for a teen/tween hideout).

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates. Does not include Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, or December break.

Value: $1,200 Thank You: David and Kari Hatlen

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Vacations 2018 Foss River Lodge Retreat for Two Nights Relax and unplug. Leave city life behind and find sanctuary at this charming cabin. Spend two nights at the Foss River Lodge, a spacious and well-appointed mountain cottage set in national forest land on the Foss River near Skykomish. Located just 70 miles northeast of Seattle, the Lodge is a perfect year-round retreat.

Enjoy skiing in the winter (only 20 minutes from Stevens Pass), or rafting, fishing, and hiking in the summer. The lodge is available in two options: Cascade Cottage (up to five people) or Cascade Cottage + Annex (up to 12 people). Cascade Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, two bedrooms (queen, queen/ twin), living room with wood-burning fireplace, and one bath.

Cascade Cottage + Annex has two additional bedrooms (king, queen), an entertainment room with wood fireplace and queen futon, and one-and-a-half baths.

Restrictions: Subject to availability. Excludes holidays.

Value: $800 Thank You: Foss River Lodge LLC

2019 Six Nights at a Westin, Sheraton, or W Hotel Choices, choices! Each hotel is a top-class choice. This package includes six nights at any Westin, Sheraton, or W Hotel in the world. Choose from 870 properties in 100+ countries. So where will your next adventure be?

Restrictions: Subject to availability of standard (king or double) room at designated hotel for selected travel dates.

Value: $1,500 Thank You: Jeffrey Helbling and Peri Altan

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Vacations 2020 Cle Elum Cabin Getaway for Three Nights Escape for a magical long weekend just an hour and a half away from Seattle. This three-acre property at Granite Creek is adjacent to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and near Cle Elum and Roslyn. The newly-built cabin has 1,300 square feet consisting of two bedrooms (one with a queen and one with bunk beds) and two baths on the main floor, and a spacious loft with another queen bed. There are views of the Stewart Mountain range, an outdoor fire pit, and incredible night stars.

Activity options are endless. In the winter, cross-country ski, snowshoe from the front door, or drive twenty minutes for alpine skiing at Snoqualmie. In the spring through fall there is hiking from the property and numerous trails a short drive away. For water play, explore the Yakima River, Lake Easton, Lake Cle Elum, or Cooper Lake. Fly-fishing and mountain biking are also nearby.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates. No pets.

Value: $675 Thank You: Carolyn and Mark Holtzen

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Vacations 2021 Sunriver Resort for Two Nights Sunriver Resort in Oregon is a distinguished yet casual place, offering the utmost in comfort. The Lodge Village guestrooms and suites provide the finest in Northwest style and quality. This family-friendly vacation resort is the perfect home base from which to enjoy the area's amazing array of fun activities. The surrounding area is a unique and remarkably beautiful area and has something to offer for every season. You can enjoy biking, swimming, horse-back riding, fishing, hiking, world-class skiing and snowboarding, white-water rafting, kayaking, and rock climbing...just to name a few choices!

Includes two nights accommodation in a Lodge Village guestroom at Sunriver Resort.

Value: $500 Thank You: Sunriver Resort

2022 Crystal Mtn. Riverfront Getaway for Three Nights Four days and three nights in this stunning riverfront home offer every opportunity for a luxurious vacation in the mountains.

Directly situated facing the rushing White River, River Bank Retreat is a picturesque getaway for your next Mount Rainier or Crystal Mountain vacation. And it's just two hours from Seattle and 45 minutes from Rainier National Park. The perfect location for a family trip to ski, hike, or just relax and unwind. The home features a gourmet kitchen, stone fireplace, BBQ, Jacuzzi spa, family board games, ROKU, and wireless access. Sleeps six.

Restrictions: Dates subject to availability. Excludes July 4th, Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, December holiday break.

Value: $950 Thank You: Christopher and Ellen Kinney

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Vacations 2023 Palm Springs Getaway for Two Nights Step back in time to a '50s hideaway with a two-night stay at a cozy seven-room resort nestled around a kidney-bean-shaped pool in a vintage Palm Springs neighborhood. This is for those who love the ambience of Old Palm Springs seasoned with a twist of whimsy by renowned owner Ruby Montana (formerly the owner of Pinto Pony in Pioneer Square). Each room has a kitschy theme with homey comforts from a bygone era.

Restrictions: Subject to availability.

Value: $250 Thank You: Vicki O'Keefe and Coral Sands Inn

2024 Methow Valley Cabin for Three Nights Enjoy the splendors of the Methow Valley in the comfort of a private home in Mazama.

Stay at this single-family home with space for six in two bedrooms, with two-and-a-half baths. The waterfront cabin has vaulted ceilings, air conditioning, and a gas fireplace in the living room. The kitchen is comfortably furnished with basic utensils and appliances. There is a laundry room, and linens are provided for all bedrooms and bathrooms. Of note: the property does not have a TV or Internet, so here's your chance to unplug and reconnect with your family.

Restrictions: No smoking. Mature dogs accepted. Open fires are not permitted during the summer.

Value: $750 Thank You: Brandon and Christi DeCuir

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Sports 2025 Mariners Tickets for Four Root for the home team with these four fantastic seats at a 2016 Mariners baseball game! You'll be sitting in section 123, first base side behind the Mariners dugout. Includes a VIP parking pass.

Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date during the 2016 season.

Value: $200 Thank You: Rich and Carey Miailovich

2026 Seahawks Tickets for Two Put on your blue and green gear to cheer on the Hawks! Two tickets to a Seahawks home game will let you and a guest bring out your 12th Man spirit. And, in case you're wondering, face paint is never too much.

Cheer on the Hawks from section 143.

Restrictions: Choose a home game against St Louis, Buffalo, or Miami. Game dates will depend upon NFL scheduling.

Value: $300 Thank You: Chris and Jennifer Van Wesep

2027 Sounders Tickets for Four Lover of American professional soccer? Or maybe you're wanting to discover why everyone gets so excited about these guys? The Seattle Sounders are a huge crowd pleaser, and the energy from their Seattle fans is palpable. Four seats in section 117 get you straight to the heart of the action.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $150 Thank You: Chris and Jennifer Van Wesep

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Sports 2028 Huskies vs. Rutgers Tickets for Two Get out your purple and get your Dawg face on! It's time to cheer on the Washington Huskies as they face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in this exciting home game - from the 300 end zone level. The lucky winner of this item walks away with two tickets to the UW football game vs. Rutgers on September 3, 2016.

Restrictions: Email UW Donations Coordinator to receive tickets.

Value: $140 Thank You: University of Washington Athletics Department

2029 Mariners vs. Rangers Tickets for Four Take your family or friends out to the ball game! Seats are on the aisle, section 137, row 33, field level behind the visitors’ dugout; close enough to see and smell the action. This game has the Mariners facing the Rangers on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Value: $240 Thank You: Chris and Lynn Barnhart

2030 Seattle Cascades Tickets for Four The Cascades are Seattle's very own pro Ultimate Frisbee team.

Whether you're inspiring your Wildcat on their Ultimate journey or watching the sport for the first time, this bundle of four tickets to a 2016 Seattle Cascades regular season home game will be a night not to be missed! Includes cool swag from 5 Ultimate.

Restrictions: Home games are April 2, May 6, May 20, May 28, June 5, June 26, and July 9.

Value: $360 Thank You: 5 Ultimate, Seattle Cascades

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Sports 2031 Mariners vs. Astros Tickets for Four Buy yourself some peanuts and Cracker Jacks while you watch the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Bring your own cheering section to section 124, row 23, seats 9-12.

Value: $256 Thank You: Grant and Rebecca Pomering

2032 Sounders Club Level Tickets for Two Whoa…Oh…Oh…Hey…Hey…Hey… Two Sounders tickets in Section 206, Row H, grab them today! "I know I am, I'm sure I am..." If you already know how to finish this supporters' chant or just want to see what all the excitement is about, grab these Sounders tickets now!

And just in case your enthusiasm tends to sag when it starts raining, rest assured, these seats are under cover!

Restrictions: Good for any Sounders game in June, July, or August 2016.

Value: $200 Thank You: Tom Leonard and Susan Hood

2033 Seattle Storm Tickets for Four Enjoy a family night out watching Seattle's women's basketball team, the Seattle Storm, in action! This team cultivates a fan-friendly, family environment at home games by having an all-kid dance squad that leads young fans in a conga line on the court during time-outs.

The Storm has qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in 11 of its 16 years in Seattle! This item includes four tickets to a 2016 regular season home game at Key Arena.

Restrictions: Opening night not available.

Value: $136 Thank You: Seattle Storm

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Sports 2034a Signed Kyrie Irving Cavalier Basketball Jersey Got a Cleveland Cavaliers fan? They'll love this signed jersey by 2011 NBA #1 draft pick and All-Star, Kyrie Irving! This official NBA jersey is Youth Large and sure to up anyone's cool factor quite a bit.

Value: $250 Thank You: David and Kari Hatlen

2034b Signed Zach Scott Sounders Ball Zach Scott embodies the perseverant spirit. He’s a Seattle Sounders legend! Every part about his legend is about his sheer force of will.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Seattle Sounders

Home, Family & Technology 2035 Seahawk’s Tyler Lockett Signed Book "Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won." We can all draw inspiration from the whimsical art and unique language and rhyme of Dr. Seuss. This copy of the classic book is extra special as it includes an inspirational quote and autograph from Seattle Seahawks rookie Tyler Lockett (#16)—look how far he went in his first year with the team! Give this signed copy to your favorite child or keep it for yourself. We won't tell.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Rudy & Rupa Gadre, The Seattle Seahawks

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Home, Family Sports & Technology 2036 First Grade's Vintage Ladybug Desk SCDS's very own 1st grade classes brought their ladybug unit to life with a bit of collaboration, collage, and creativity! The end result: a vintage ladybug desk that will light up your child's room or study area. The artsy surface sports students' ladybug creations and the base boasts a "leafy" green color. This original piece is a true collector's item!

Value: Priceless Thank You: Nicki Amos, Sally Bauer, SCDS 1st grade classes.

2037 Magic: The Gathering Vintage Card Mana Vault from Magic: The Gathering Alpha set is one of the more iconic and hard to find cards. This card is professionally-graded 8, which is nearly mint/mint condition. This is a collector's must have!

Value: $700 Thank You: Michael and Fredrica Elliott

2038 Jonathan Adler Vase + VIP Shopping Party!

Renowned designer Jonathan Adler believes in choosing a timelessly chic foundation and then accessorizing with abandon. Begin with a stunning turquoise Jonathan Adler vase with gold star accent that retails for over $400! Add your very own private shopping event at the Jonathan Adler Store in University Village for you and 10 of your closest friends. Enjoy bubbly Champagne, light bites, exclusive access, and impeccable advice from the design team.

Each guest will receive a 20% discount for the night and a beautiful and deliciously-scented Pop candle.

Value: $800 Thank You: Jonathan Adler

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Home, Family & Technology 2039 Portrait Painting by Malayka Gormally Artist Malayka Gormally has exhibited work throughout the United States, and her work was shortlisted for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition in London. This item is a portrait painting commission by Malayka Gormally in her contemporary style. The portrait is of one person, painted in oil, on a 14" x 11" panel. The commission includes a photography session as part of the process.

Also included is a private studio tour (for up to six people) of Tom and Malayka Gormally's studios in West Seattle. Both artists are internationally recognized contemporary artists. The value of the donated item may also be applied to a larger portrait.

Value: $1,550 Thank You: Malayka Gormally

2040 Michael Rosenberg Photography Session If he is good enough to photograph the POTUS, he is good enough for me! Specializing in on-location as well as studio portrait photography for more than 25 years has earned Michael a national following of clients who share a high priority for family. While he has photographed celebrities, business leaders, and politicians including the President of the United States, family and high school senior photography remain his favorite subjects. He is the go-to photographer for clients who display portraits as art in their homes.

Restrictions: Includes a 1-1 ½ hour child, family, or high school senior session at a location of your choice (include as many family members as you wish), wardrobe styling plus a $110 credit toward the portraits of your choice. Non-transferable. May not be used in combination with any other certificate.

Value: $700 Thank You: Michael Rosenberg Photography

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Dining &Sports Entertainment 2041 HoloLens Virtual Reality Party for Ten Kids Strap on Microsoft’s HoloLens and became a believer. The Windows 10-powered augmented reality headset generates 3D objects and creates the rather convincing illusion that they exist in the real world. Microsoft HoloLens is the first fully-untethered holographic computer that enables high-definition holograms to integrate with your world. This HoloLens party provides you with a glimpse of the future. SCDS parent Lorraine Bardeen will bring Microsoft HoloLens technology to your party and show everyone how it works and how it's used, for up to two hours. Go ahead, augment your world!

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date. 5th grade children and older.

Maximum of 10 children.

Value: $1,000 Thank You: Lorraine and Elizabeth Bardeen

2042 Phish Concert - Gorge VIP Experience for Four One Phish, Two Phish, Legendary Rock Band Phish!

Phish returns to the Gorge on July 15! Enjoy Phish from your four VIP box seats, hang out at the VIP bar and food area, and enjoy wait-staff service to your box seats. Winner will also receive two Plaza parking passes, a limited edition silk-screened concert poster autographed by all four members of Phish, and a Phish merchandise pack.

Restrictions: The concert is on Friday, July 15, 2016 at The Gorge Amphitheatre.

Value: $600 Thank You: Jason and Lisa Colton, Red Light Management

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Dining & Entertainment 2043 Sasquatch! Music Festival Tickets for Four This is the year that you and three friends, or your family can check out the Sasquatch! Music Festival in style, including a one-hour behind-the-scenes tour! If you or your kids have never been to Sasquatch, middle-schoolers Eli and Rafi will be your Sasquatch Kid Orientation Team (SKOT). They have been many times before and know the ropes.

The festival takes place at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington over Memorial Day weekend. Some of the bands performing this year are The Cure, Florence and the Machine, Alabama Shakes, Sufjan Stevens, local sensation Grace Love and the True Loves... the list goes on.

The VIP package includes massages, ice cream, games, a bag of Sasquatch! merchandise, and hang space backstage with great views. There are tons of kids in attendance and it is very family friendly!

Restrictions: Backstage tour arranged at mutually agreeable time over the course of the weekend.

Value: $1,400 Thank You: Adam Zacks and Lynn Resnick-Zacks

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Dining &Sports Entertainment 2044 Paella Dinner Party for Ten You and nine friends can enjoy a lively Spanish dinner right here in Seattle! While munching on tapas and catching up with your friends, you’ll learn about thoughtful wine pairings from a local wine steward and work up an appetite for the famous Baerwaldt paella. Not ready for the party to end? No problem! Dessert's included, with additional wine pairings of course.

The dinner will take place at the home of Ryan and Christie Schofield.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date in the fall.

Value: $1,000 Thank You: Craig and Ashley Baerwaldt, Andrew Hwangbo and YooLee Yea, Ryan and Christie Schofield

2045 Tibetan Momo Dinner for Six Treat yourself and five friends to a Himalayan feast at the lovely home of Tsering and Floyd Short! Learn to make traditional Tibetan momos (steamed meat and vegetable dumplings, or vegetarian upon request), complete with savory and spicy dipping sauces, using mainly organic and sustainably-farmed ingredients.

Traditional vegetable side dishes and beverages will be included as well.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $600 Thank You: Floyd and Tsering Short

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Dining & Entertainment 2046 Cards Against Humanity Tournament and Dinner Party for 14 Guests Join us for a night of playing Cards Against Humanity while enjoying a delicious dinner of barbecued vegetables and meats, and plenty of beverages to keep you hydrated during the merriment. The winner goes home with his or her own Cards Against Humanity card game. If you've never played, this is a great opportunity!

The event will be at the Ravenna home of Franz Loewenherz and Basia Pietraszek on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Restrictions: Limited to 14 guests.

Value: $1,000 Thank You: Craig Hajduk and Jacqueline Borges, Michael and Karri Lapin, Franz Loewenherz and Basia Pietraszek

2047 Salare Restaurant Chef Dinner for Two At Salare Restaurant in the Ravenna neighborhood, Chef Edouardo Jordan—semi-finalist for the James Beard award for Best Chef: Northwest—is fashioning "a different expression," one that merges the cucina povera of Italy, the Southern and Caribbean flavors that he picked up during his childhood in Florida, and a growing interest in his African roots. "When I began the process of opening Salare, a little bird kept singing in my head, 'Embrace your heritage,'" he said.

Bring someone special, and Chef Jordan will take care of you. Just come over and sit back and let the Chef take it from there.

Value: $400 Thank You: Salare Restaurant

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Dining &Sports Entertainment 2048 Magic: The Gathering Game Designer Experience for Four So you want to be a game designer? You and three friends may explore the field of game design and ask any questions you may have about design and Magic: The Gathering when you have lunch with Mike Elliott at his Magnolia home.

Mike is a Seattle-based board game, card game, and mobile game designer whose titles include Magic: The Gathering, Thunderstone, Quarriors!, Marvel Dice Masters, and Battle Spirits Trading Card Game. Mike designed and developed over 25 expansions of Magic!

And you never know who else eats lunch with famous game designers.

During your visit, you can check out Mike's personal collection of Magic cards (yes, Black Lotus, Mox set, Ancestral Recall, Timewalk), original Magic artwork, and game library. After lunch and Q & A, you will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement so that you may be a part of the development of his latest game not yet released to the public. As a part of the development team you will be asked to playtest the game and make suggestions for improvement. Yes, you get to help determine the final product!

But you can't tell ANYONE about it until after the game is released.

As part of the development team, you will receive a free copy of the final product at time of publication. Don't forget to check the rulebook and credits, because as part of the playtest team, your name will be included!!

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $750 Thank You: Michael and Fredrica Elliott

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Dining & Entertainment 2049 Reserved Front Row Seats at SCDS Spring Concert for Six Are you planning to camp out all night before the concert? Or sleep in shifts to reserve your spot in line? Forget it! Take in the 2016 SCDS Spring Music Concert on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, front and center, with six reserved seats. Close enough to see the excitement on your child's face!

Value: Priceless Thank You: Seattle Country Day School

2050 Cookie-of-the-Month Club and Private Tour of Cougar Mountain Baking Company Who doesn't love cookies? Locally owned since 1988 and located in Magnolia, Cougar Mountain Baking Company makes gourmet, allnatural cookies and cookie dough. Enjoy a 12-month subscription to Cougar Mountain's Cookie-of-the-Month Club (2 boxes) and a one-hour private tour for up to 10 people by owner and SCDS Dad, David Saulnier.

Restrictions: Tour must be arranged in advance; Tuesdays through Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Value: $500 Thank You: David and Christine Saulnier, Cougar Mountain Baking Co.

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Dining &Sports Entertainment 2051 Private SAM Exhibit Tour and Exclusive Four Seasons Hotel Dinner Party for Ten Enjoy a private Seattle Art Museum exhibit tour for a party of 10, followed by an exclusive dinner party at the Four Seasons' Goldfinch Tavern, an Ethan Stowell restaurant.

Discover the highly stylized works of leading contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic through May 8, 2016. Learn about Durer, Goya, and Rembrandt at the "Graphic Masters" show this summer. Or, see the Yves Saint Laurent "Perfection of Style" fashion exhibit.

Select an exhibit and schedule your private tour guided by a trained SAM docent. Then, discuss your experience over a curated dinner for your party of 10 in a private room at the Four Seasons' Goldfinch Tavern, located across the street from the museum.

Restrictions: Docent tours need a minimum of three weeks’ notice to schedule.

Value: $1,500 Thank You: Jonathan Sposato and Heather Lowenthal

2052 Paci fic Northwest Ballet Tickets for Four Plus Autographed Ballet Slippers Make your child's day by taking them to see Coppélia by the Pacific Northwest Ballet, and have special access to the members-only donor lounge for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine preperformance and during intermission. Coppélia shows run from Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 24, 2016.

Pointe shoes signed by PNB soloist Sarah Ricard Orza.

Value: $460 Thank You: Pacific Northwest Ballet

Live Auction

1 Golden Ticket: Best of Live Drawing Best of Live tickets will be available for $100 each at registration and throughout the evening until 7:00 p.m. The winner may select any item listed in the Live Auction portion of this catalog, excluding class art projects, teacher experiences, and the Spain Villa Getaway for seven ladies.

Buy early! Only 250 tickets are available—this is an unbelievable chance to score big. Which one is your dream item?

Value: $100 Thank You: Seattle Country Day School

2 Head of School for a Day "Today you are You, that is truer than true.

There is no one alive who is Youer than You." Is your child ready to take on a leadership role? Help him or her go places other students have never dared to venture by providing an inside look at how a successful school operates! Assist illustrious Head of School, Michael Murphy, with his most thrilling daily duties. Important tasks might include welcoming students and staff at morning drop-off, meeting with administrators, reviewing a facilities report, and visiting classrooms across divisions. The lucky winner can also host a lunch in his or her "office" for up to six classmates, or they can dine out at Dick's on Lower Queen Anne with a few friends. They will receive a commemorative photo of the event. Plus, the Head of School for the Day has the option to pull the fire alarm and supervise the ensuing drill!

Value: Priceless Thank You: Michael Murphy

3 Seahawks Game in Luxury Suite for Four “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.”

No need to weather the elements—leave that to the players!

Come watch your Seahawks play in the comfort of a suite. Stay dry in the oversized suite seats, complete with a private restroom, catered food and drinks, and a TV to catch the replays. And don't fret about parking, one parking pass for the CenturyLink Field Garage is included. The suite is located on the Club Level above the Seahawks tunnel.

Restrictions: Four seats together during a regular 2016-17 game. At least one adult needs to accompany any children present. Winner will choose from a pre-approved home games once schedule is published. Suite will be shared with other guests.

Value: $5,000 Thank You: Rudy and Rupa Gadre

4 Methow Valley Home for Four Nights Oh, the places you'll ski! Perfect location, amazing accommodations. Everything you need to enjoy the beauty of the Methow Valley and all it has to offer. This modern Mazama home is so fabulous, it was featured in the January 2013 issue of Seattle Metropolitan magazine. This light-filled home has outstanding views and easily accommodates two families.

Located on the ski and mountain bike trail, with river access.

Convenient to North Cascades hiking trails. You and your guests will be happy to return to this beautiful home from your activityfilled day. Home sleeps 8 to 10 comfortably (12 maximum), with a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen in the guest bedroom, a queen in the loft, a queen sleeper in the nook/office, and a bunk room with four beds. Two full bathrooms.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates. Excludes major holidays and mid-winter break.

Value: $2,400 Thank You: Michael Pickett and Ann Watson

5 Build Sandcastles with Ms. Lord for Four Kids Think outside of the sandbox! Join sandcastle expert Duffy Lord for a day of building with sand at Carkeek Park. Your child may invite three friends and their families for three hours of sand sculpting where they'll learn how to use forms, hand stack, make arches, steps, castle turrets, and windows.

Restrictions: Date will be mutually determined in June or July during low tide.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Duffy Lord

6 All-Star Baseball Experience for Ten Kids "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"

Experience the inner circle of Major League Baseball and have Jason Bay, former Mariner and SCDS Dad as your baseball coach for a day! Jason is a three-time All-Star, Silver Slugger Award recipient, and 2004 MLB Rookie of the Year. Jason will teach your kids the skills he used over his ten-year major league career with the NY Mets, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, and Pittsburgh Pirates. During a one-hour hitting clinic in the batting cages at Safeco Field, Jason will show the kids how the big leaguers practice and will answer any questions about what it is like to play Major League Baseball! Tour of Safeco Field and lunch included.

Each child can bring a baseball for Jason Bay to autograph.

Restrictions: 10 children limit. Mutually agreeable non-game day.

Value: $2,500 Thank You: Jason and Kristen Bay

7 Kindergarten Class Art: My Mountain is Calling “You're off to Great Places! Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!�

What a fabulous attitude to have beginning so early in life! The kindergarten piece is an ode to the amazing adventures awaiting the children at every stage in their lives. It is a fabric-on-canvas representation of the places they individually and collectively could, or perhaps should, go one day.

We asked each child to draw the one place they have not yet visited that they most would like to visit in the future. Their ideas were unique and varied and included more traditionally-exciting places such as Disneyland, Epcot Center, and Legoland as well as amazing geographic places such as Portland, Mt. Rainier, Hawaii, Australia, Japan, India, Egypt, and Antarctica to slightly more abstract places like underwater, the moon, a volcano, a hot air balloon, a castle, and outer space. As you can see by the broad range of places represented, the sky is the limit (or, maybe not) to where their vivid imaginations can take them.

Each drawing was scanned, shrunk and converted to black and white. The child's name and the place they'd drawn were added, and the images were then carefully transferred onto a white cotton fabric prepared with an adhesive backing. The images became the snow cap atop each child's individual mountain, the fabric for which was selected by each child.

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS Kindergarten Class

8 1st Grade Class Art: Ready for Take-off "Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try." Dr. Seuss The enchanting words of Dr. Seuss inspired the first grade class to create this beautiful art work from crayon and watercolor paints.

Each child was tasked with imagining the places they could go, with an eye towards the sky and space. And with pencil, they sketched a vision of places beyond the imagination with white, yellow, green, brown and black crayons, the children decorated scenes of space, stars, planets and creatures from out of this world hues of blue and purple watercolor were then painted over, creating a batiklike resistance and finally, the visions of celestial adventures were folded into airplanes, mounted and framed in a shadow box.

The creative minds of the first grade class bravely dreamed of the places they will go—may our support embolden them to pursue any path they choose!

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS 1st Grade Class

9 2nd Grade Class Art: Strut "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"

Inspired by the Seussian quote that embraces every child's unique flair (quirks and all!), our 2nd grade peacock is flush with individually painted “feathers” of shaped wood ovoids. Every second grader grasped acrylic paint pens and went to town: their creativity and immediate resonance with the quote opened up the floodgates to intricate patterns, colorful contrasts, and vivid individuality. Each child painted at least one large “eye” (or two smaller ones) and some had time for an extra, which resulted in a striking display of plumage for our playful bird. A cradled birch plywood painting panel (made in Canada) holds several layers of sanded gesso, as well as the hand-painted acrylic body of the peacock. Each feather “train” was lovingly placed and affixed for balance in color and pattern.

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS 2nd Grade Class

10 3rd Grade Class Art: Branching Out "And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 他 percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains."

On hearing this quote, third graders prepared many pieces of natural wood slats by applying a soft, beautiful stain. Have you ever wondered which places our children envision they will go?

Do you remember where you wished to go to when you were a child?

This wood art piece is a representation of how colorful, varied, yet similar this yearning to explore is in all of us. The 3rd grade students were encouraged to imagine where they would like to visit, live, or work someday. While envisioning their futures, they learned about how parent volunteers milled the pine and how their ideas would be transcribed onto each pine slat. Finally, they were given unfinished pine slats and asked to stain them in various natural and vibrant colors. Each child's piece yielded unique colors and textures that reflected his or her connection with the wood and materials. The children's aspirations were lightly lacquered to protect and preserve their color, then carefully embossed with golden letters, yielding a piece that is a stunning reflection of how varied and endearing our dreams can be.

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS 3rd Grade Class

11 Bowling Party at The Garage with SCDS Board “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”

Rustle up a team of 10 players and take on the SCDS Board of Trustees... Bragging rights and the coveted Winners' Trophy are at stake! Join SCDS Board members on Sunday, September 18 for a fantastically fun afternoon of bowling and billiards at The Garage on Capitol Hill. We will have our own private space, complete with exclusive bowling lanes, pool tables, and shuffle board and celebrate the spirit of friendly competition with cocktails and heavy appetizers. It will be a strikingly good time!

Value: Priceless Thank You: Seattle Country Day School Board of Trustees: Len Jordan (President), Ramona Emerson (Vice President), Joanna Black (Secretary), Frank Woodruff (Treasurer), Annika Andrews, Kristina Belfiore, Kirsten Camp, Janet Frink, Rudy Gadre, Joe Hunter, Sarah Leung, Nanci Rascoff, Tsering Short, Natalie Stephens, Chris Tessin, Jarvis Weld, Sandi Wollum, Scott Zorn, Michael G. Murphy (Head of School, ex officio)

12 San Juan Island Beach House for Three Nights “You are you. Now, isn’t that pleasant?”

Relax in the San Juans for three nights. Orca Beach Hideaway is a spectacular waterfront three-bedroom home with picturesque views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

This San Juan island home includes many features including a hot tub, wood stove, large yard, wrap-around deck, and more.

The kitchen is fully equipped and open to the dining and living room with large windows looking out to the yard and ocean.

The upstairs master suite includes a balcony with water views and an adjoining bathroom. The lower level of the home offers entertainment with a ping pong table and new flat screen television with satellite service.

Wireless Internet access available. Orca Beach Hideaway is located on a sandy beach called Eagle Cove. You'll enjoy amazing views, sunsets, and might even catch a glimpse of whales swimming by!

Sleeping arrangements include three queen beds (two on main floor and a master upstairs), a hide-a-bed, and a child bed.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates. Not available in July/August.

Selection based on availability. Limited to eight people. No pets.

Value: $2,500 Thank You: Atousa Salehi and Donald Davidge

13 Beyoncé VIP Suite Tickets for Eight People “Just tell yourself, Duckie, you’re really quite lucky!”

All the Ladies who used to be Single! You won't want to miss Queen Bey when she takes Seattle by force. You saw her on your TV during the Super Bowl. Now see her live from a private suite at CenturyLink Field!

Get ready to fall Crazy in Love!

Restrictions: Eight seats, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 6 p.m.

Value: $1,440 Thank You: Rudy and Rupa Gadre

14 Dominican Republic Cruise for Four People Fathom Cruises has pioneered the concept of "impact travel," offering the unique opportunity to build community with likeminded travelers, become immersed in another culture, and work alongside its people to create enduring social impact. Board the Adonia in Miami for a two-day voyage to the Dominican Republic, arriving at Amber Cove near Puerto Plata. You’ll participate in three days of service-related impact activities, helping to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable economic, environmental, and educational initiatives in the local communities. Afternoons include relaxing by the Amber Cove pool, the beach or participating in traditional shore excursions. Friday afternoon brings your return voyage to Miami.

Included: Impact activities, onboard events, meals, use of Amber Cove pool and water park, ground transportation during impact activities, interior stateroom.

Restrictions: Does not include: Airfare (round-trip flight to Miami), taxes, fees, port expenses, and gratuities ($291 pp), specialty dining. Up to four people in one stateroom. Travelers must be at least 8 years of age at the time of sailing. Cabin type is best available based on occupancy (no suites). Total duration is seven days (Sunday-Sunday).

Available 2016 dates: April 10, 17, 24; May, 8, 22; June 5, 19 Value: $5,000 Thank You: Fathom Cruises

15 4th Grade Class Art: READy, Set, Go! Inspired by one of Dr. Seuss's quote “The more that you “READ” the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” Each student drew their small whimsical creatures with bright vibrant colors and Seuss-inspired features, then these small creatures were transferred to blocks that Spell “READ." Each block is coated with UV-resistant spray.

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS 4th Grade Class

16 5th Grade Class Art: Class Menagerie Each fifth grader was asked to create a Seuss-like character that in some way represented some characteristic of themselves or who they would like to be. They were given samples of the types of hands, feet, eyes, nose, and body shapes that Dr. Seuss used in his illustrations as inspiration. They initially sketched in pencil, then drew their final line art with sharpies. After they were satisfied with their line drawings, the line art was photocopied and colored using bright markers. The figures created by the fifth-graders were then placed on a black and white background painted on wood panels by SCDS mom, Megan Frazer, giving the overall piece a whimsical sense of motion.

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS 5th Grade Class

17 Restaurant Frenzy A variety of gift certificates from some of the finest restaurants in Seattle will be auctioned off tonight. But, they do not call it a frenzy for nothing. Here's the catch: you'll need to be quick on the draw to nab your next date night dinner. Get those arms ready! $100 at Westward Restaurant $100 at Salted Sea $50 at Loulay Kitchen & Bar $100 at Heydey $600 at El Gaucho $200 at Canlis $200 at Canlis $200 at Canlis $100 at Sushi Samurai $100 at SkyCity at the Space Needle $150 Purple, Barrio, Lot #3, or The Commons $100 at John Howie Steak $170 at Sushi Kappo Tamura $100 at Stone Burner $400 at Columbia Tower Club’s Harvest Dining Room $50 at The Metropolitan Grill $300 at The Metropolitan Grill $50 at Via Tribunali $50 at The Alibi Room $140 at Eden Hill Thank You: Fine restaurants

18 Summer Beach Week on Idaho's Payette Lake “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.�

Enjoy your own private beach and quaint 1941 cabin on beautiful Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. Swim, paddle-board, water-ski, bike, golf, fly-fish, or sit in the sun and rest! The four-bedroom home sleeps a big family; week includes a $1,000 Alaska Airlines travel voucher if you choose to fly into Boise.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable week in July or August.

Value: $2,500 Thank You: Len and Jennifer Jordan

19 Grand Wailea Resort & Spa for Three Nights “It’s opener there in the wide open air.”

The Grand Wailea—a Waldorf Astoria Resort—is nestled on 40 acres of lush tropical gardens fronting Wailea Beach on Maui.

It provides open spaces for the active vacationer, beauty for a romantic getaway, and fun for the whole family. Built to portray the richness of Hawaii’s culture, people, and nature, Grand Wailea is the ultimate Hawaiian resort with an extensive selection of amenities and activities.

Since opening in 1991, Grand Wailea consistently ranks among the world's best resorts. With this package, you'll enjoy a three-night stay in Deluxe Garden View accommodations. Room, tax, and resort fee is included.

Restrictions: $30 daily valet parking fee not included. Not valid during holiday periods. Must present original certificate, no exceptions. Rooms are based on availability.

Value: $1,791 Thank You: Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa

20 Costa Rican Eco Lodge for Three Nights Located on the biodiverse Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, Lapa Rios Eco Lodge and its 1,000-acre private nature reserve are unparalleled as a conservation tourism destination. It holds 3% of the world’s biodiversity and offers a luxurious and yet singular travel experience. This four-day/three-night experience is perfect for a family of four.

Pristine natural beauty will surround you with three on-property beaches and stunning waterfalls. The Osa Peninsula is the only place in Costa Rica with four species of monkeys, and nearby Corcovado National Park is home to many endangered species.

Guided on-property tours are part of your package, including a waterfall adventure, nighttime rainforest hike, and a beach and forest wildlife creature tour. Kayaking, surf lessons, and horseback riding on the beach may be available for additional cost.

Your family will enjoy an ocean-facing bungalow that accommodates four people in two queen beds, delicious prepared meals and non-alcoholic beverages, local naturalist-led hikes, and a visit to a nearby school. This package includes round trip transfers from Puerto JimĂŠnez airstrip, taxes, and meal service gratuities.

Restrictions: Space available only during the following times and green season: May 1 - October 31, 2016. Additional days can be purchased at daily rate. Any accompanying children must be 6+.

Value: $3,600 Thank You: Lapa Rios Eco Lodge, Jonathan and Wendy Sue Swanson

21 6th Grade Class Art: Dream Machine “...reality is finally better than your dreams!”

Oh! The places they went in the 6th grade Dream Machine. The Eiffel Tower, Mount Fuji, the moon, and everywhere in between.

When they whispered their aspirations into the whimsical pipes— what might you be, what will you invent, where will you go—out popped the bubbles of their dreams, floating in the stars. The detailed and colorful dreams of each student were crafted of pen and ink, then placed on a foam core to float together in the soft blue sky. The dream machine and other elements were envisioned

by Sandra Fischer, Jane Mills, and Amy Healy. The professionallyframed piece sits on canvas painted with acrylic color reflecting the breezy feel of childhood on a summer’s day, where so many dreams are born.

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS 6th Grade Class

22 7th Grade Class Art: Up, Up & Away “You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights!

You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights!”

Up, up and away! 7th grade SCDS students are soaring off to adventures in magical faraway places in their very own hot air balloons. Inspired by zentangle patterns and their imaginations, students drew intricate designs on pre-cut circles of varying sizes.

Inside each circle they inscribed a place they would like to visit in the near future. The circles were then painted a Seussian color of the students' choice—blue, yellow, orange or green. For the final composition, the circles were arranged in an eye-catching pattern on an illustration-style Seattle skyline backdrop expertly drawn by local artist Sid Arthur. Finally, this beautiful and inspiring work of art was placed in a high quality wooden frame and is waiting to adorn your home!

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS 7th Grade Class

23 8th Grade Class Art: Oh! To England We'll Go. “And if you get a chance, take it.

If it changes your life, let it.”

The 8th grade worked as a team, each one lending a hand, to craft emblems of dreams of a foreign land. Painted with ink, each tile gained great detail. A beautiful image that shined without fail.

Each student worked fast to finish the session creating a black and grey metal impression.

Travel shapes us forever. It leaves indelible marks of beauty and transformation. It creates new facets of experience and takes nothing away. The 8th grade collaborative project celebrates “the places you’ll go” by creating a piece that represents their upcoming spring trip to England. Students used the ancient technique of metal embossing to create stylistic impressions of English icons. The embossing utilizes the malleability of metal to form new shapes in relief; revealing each stroke and furrow of the maker; creating new facets while removing nothing. The texture is highlighted with the addition of India ink.

Value: Priceless Thank You: SCDS 8th Grade Class

24 Buy In! Fourth Annual Texas Hold 'Em "And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed!

Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!"

Get your poker face on because the Fourth Annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament takes place again this year at Sand Point Country Club. And there is some exciting news—due to popular demand, the party is expanding this year to include poker and drinks for up to 60 people! All SCDS parents are welcome, regardless of previous poker experience. So grab your spot quickly, this one's gonna be epic!

This event will be held on Saturday evening, April 30, 2016.

60 spots available at $100 each.

Value: $100 Thank You: Jim Armstrong, Brent Baker, Chris Barnhart, Ken Harding, David Onsager, Ed Petersen, and Jonathan Rosoff

25 Raise-the-Paddle: Buy the Bus For over 15 years, SCDS’s bus has transported students from 7:30 a.m. to well beyond the last bell, day in and day out. It has taken eighth graders and their buddies to the pumpkin patch, middle schoolers to off-site PE, students across divisions on field trips, and teachers to retreats. The bus has faithfully transported students to track meets, soccer fields, Ultimate tournaments, and basketball games. Not to mention, the bus supports healthy transportation habits by bringing 18 children to campus each and every day! However, over time, the bus has become a bit tired.

As the demands on the bus increase, it is time for it to retire to ensure the dependable transportation of our students.

A new bus will bring a PA system, working radio, and more seats, ready to transport students to community service, summer camps, field trips, and track meets. The engine, transmission, and starter will be up to snuff, and nary a worry about sagging upholstery, a leaky seat, and safety and stuff.

So let’s raise our paddles this eve and raise them high, because together there is something we need to buy. A new bus for students grades K-8, a new bus with all the bells and whistles would be GREAT! With your support students are off to great places, they’re off and away to experience and explore OFF-SITE in an inquiry-kind-of-way!

$10,000 – $5,000 – $2,500 – $1,000 – $500 – $250 – $100 – $50

26 Dessert Dash Oh the Places You’ll Go! All the Desserts You Can Eat! Be Sure to Bid High, So You Don’t Miss A Treat!

You will find a Dessert Dash bid slip at your table. Record your bid number and the dollar amount you would like to bid toward dessert for your table, and place the slip in the designated envelope. Envelopes will be collected and tallied before the Live Auction begins. The table with the highest cumulative bid will choose dessert first. Then the next highest-bidding table will be called, and so forth. Bid high to ensure you get first choice!

Thank You: Seattle Country Day School Families

27 RoboRally Sleepover for Six Kids Exactly like the other RoboRally sleepovers but, if this is possible, more robotic! Six kids get to sleep over at the school and lose to Mr. Thomsen at his favorite game, RoboRally! There will be pizza, adventure, robotic trash talk, and impossible tales of late night shenanigans. The following morning, humbled and sleepy, the children will join an elite and exclusive club—the RoboRally Overnight Survivors Guild! Will this be the year the children actually win? Bid and find out!

Restrictions: Intermediate or Middle School students. At least two adult chaperones will be present.

Value: Priceless Thank You: Quinn Thomsen

28 Spain Villa Weeklong Getaway for Seven Ladies Calling all SCDS madres. Do you like sangria? And getting out of the rain? If you’re not into yoga, you can just drink champagne. Grab six of your girlfriends for this luxurious escape. This beautiful seven bedroom, six bathroom villa is located in Southern Spain; it sits on the Mediterranean coast and offers sweeping views of the beaches and mountains.

You’ll have the option of a yoga class offered by owner/SDCS mom Sandra Jerez, a tennis match at the private court, or just relaxing poolside. If it’s the beach you prefer, take a quick drive down the main road where you can also explore “chiringuitos” (local beach bars). If cycling is your thing, Mojácar boasts world-class trails that professional cyclists use to train. From flamenco in the town plaza to navigating the village via cobblestone streets, whatever your pleasure, this Mojácar retreat offers something for every madres.

Restrictions: Airfare not included. Maximum of seven women.

Value: $8,700 Thank You: Patrick Supanc and Sandra Jerez

29 Jackson Hole Getaway for Seven Nights “Kid, you’ll move mountains! Today is your day!”

Stay up to seven consecutive nights in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

This completely renovated, two-level condominium, three bedroom, three bath sleeps nine and is located in The Aspens.

Wake up to the sun rising over the Tetons in a location with easy access to more than 50 unforgettable experiences—five minutes to Jackson Hole Ski Resort, seven miles to downtown Jackson Hole, and only 15-20 miles to Grand Teton National Park.

Depending upon which season you plan your vacation, ski or snowboard down world-class slopes, hike through historic Yellowstone National Park, photograph wildlife, fly-fish on the Snake River, and more. Attend the summer Grand Teton Music Festival, browse art galleries, and visit The National Museum of Wildlife Art. It's all here!

Restrictions: Not available June 25 - July 30, 2016 or February 1825, 2017.

Value: $2,500 Thank You: David and Cathrine Wheeler

30 Whistler Summer Getaway for Seven Nights “Wherever you fly, you’ll be best of the best.”

Escape to spectacular Whistler, BC, for a seven-night summer getaway at this four-bedroom townhouse in The Heights at Taluswood, two miles from Whistler Village. You'll enjoy incredible mountain views from this gorgeous, spacious home featuring large windows, heated hardwood and slate floors, a private hot tub, and an entertainment center.

The main floor includes a gourmet kitchen that is fully stocked.

The top floor features two master bedrooms with baths. The lower floor has two bedrooms and a full bath with soaker tub and shower. Experience sightseeing on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, a day in the mountain bike park, alpine hikes, river rafting, zip lines, ecochallenge course, bear watching, golf, and over 100 restaurants to choose from. Whistler is the ultimate summer destination.

Restrictions: Available June 1 - August 31, 2016.

Value: $3,500 Thank You: Edward and Jennifer Petersen

31 Cannon Beach Summer Getaway for Four Nights "You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut."

Escape to beautiful Cannon Beach this summer! Enjoy four days/ nights in a private beachfront house just a stone’s throw from Haystack Rock. The four-bedroom, four-bath house has all the amenities to make for a fantastic beach vacation. Enjoy the 180-degree view of the ocean from the deck, roast marshmallows at your beach bonfire, explore sea life in the tide pools, or boogie board in the waves. The house sleeps 10, has a game/movie room, gourmet kitchen, and beach gear.

Restrictions: No pets. Not available July 4th or Labor Day weekends.

Value: $2,500 Thank You: Julia White

32 Lake Wenatchee Escape for Five Nights “Oh the things you can find, if you don’t stay behind!”

Spend five nights on the sunny, north shore of Lake Wenatchee, Leavenworth, in an ultra-comfortable large cabin on the water.

In the summer, enjoy whitewater rafting, swimming, and nights roasting marshmallows. Bring your motor boat and go waterskiing, or use our kayaks, canoe, and stand-up paddle board to explore the lake. Prefer winter? How about a frosty escape in the snow-covered Cascades with skiing, hiking, and relaxing with cocoa by the fireplace while gazing at the stars.

This home comfortably sleeps two families (10 people maximum).

There are two master bedrooms with queen beds, two rooms with bunk beds/twins for up to five kids, three bathrooms, and a Jacuzzi tub. All the comforts of home and more. Grab another family, and bid to make your summer or winter dreams come true.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates in summer or winter. Not available in August. Non-smoking. No pets please.

Value: $2,000 Thank You: Eric and Annika Andrews

33 Mafia Party for Sixteen People “If you never did you should.

These things are fun, and fun is good.�

A party for 16 people! The now world-famous party game Mafia (also known as Murder, Werewolf, or Assassin) originated as a Cold War-Era Russian psychology experiment to model the battle between an informed minority and an uninformed majority. It also happens to pair very nicely with dinner and cocktails! Join a group of friends for an evening of intrigue, deceit, and hilarity. Not a costume party or a murder-mystery, but something else entirely that will have you planning your strategy for the next time before you've even made it home. Dinner included.

Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $4,500 Thank You: Brady and Stefany Bernard, Brett Daniel and Sarah Archibald, Joe and Heather Levy, Glenn and Susan Ward

“Why fit in when you were BORN TO STAND OUT” --Dr. Seuss We love you both DEARLY! Mom & Dad

YOU that is truer than TRUE. You are

Dr. Seuss

THANK YOU

Auction volunteers, faculty and staff, and SCDS community for your generous support of Seattle Country Day School!

--SCDS Board of Trustees

These 15 SCDS Girl Scout Brownies have: Worked 50 Volunteer Hours, donated $300 to Seattle Children’s Hospital, donated $300 to PAWS, raised $500 and 500 lbs of food for two local food banks. We are so proud of all that you do for our community!

Your Leaders, Michele, Wendy and Janet

SCDS is super proud of its awesome chess team!!

Congratulations to all the team members (more than 20% of students, both boys and girls play chess) on a great season this year. Your enthusiasm and dedication for the world's most popular mind sport is impressive! Go Wildcats!

SCDS Bughouse 1st Place Grade 1-3, 3rd Place Grade 4-8 Medina All City 2nd Place Grade 1-3, 1st Place Grade 4-6 USCF Nationals 9th Place Grade 5th USCF Nationals 19th Place Grade K-5 ChessMates Winter Fest 2nd Place Grade 5-8 ChessMates Fall Kick off 2nd Place Grade 2-4 Bryant Fall Classic 2nd Place Grade 1-3

These things are and fun is

FUN GOOD. Dr. Seuss

Happy Birthday

Kari Hatlen

9999 Dry Dock Viewing Experience Come see the "dry dock poo" in the Yellow House. Enjoy this priceless opportunity to view a massive, heaping pile of shit in the downstairs bathroom on display near the kitchen. The donor spared no expense on "this" spectacular donation. This beauty ages with time and may resemble chili spackle tomorrow.

Available to 10 people in the RBH. Restrictions: Best enjoyed on an empty stomach, you may toss your cookies otherwise. Bid now, it may not last when SCDS's Andrea Sanders sees it in the am.

Value: Priceless Thank You: ???

Snow Neps