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 St. John's Episcopal School
PARENTS' NEWS
January 2012 | |
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Crusader Club Cares Day
Saturday, January 28
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register deadline is January 20. Reply to the Evite or contact Jennifer Hand.
Pre-k through eighth grade St. John's students and their parents are invited to spend a morning serving others as part of the Crusader Club's third annual Crusader Club Cares Day. Participants will have an opportunity to complete age-appropriate service projects for a variety of local organizations, including CitySquare (formerly Central Dallas Ministries), Dallas Life Foundation, Juliette Fowler Homes, Mi Esquelita and Reinhardt Elementary School.
On the morning of the event, we will gather at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower School Commons for coffee and breakfast snacks. By 9:30, we will leave for the individual projects which will last for a couple of hours. (Durations will vary, but we expect most to end by noon.)
Each project has a limited number of spaces available, and they will be assigned based on age and agency accommodations. You will receive your assignment before the event.
Stay tuned for project details and a list of items we will collect the week prior. These items are on the needs lists at the agencies our teams will serve. Everything received will be sorted and donated during the projects. Donations are optional. |
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ALL ABOARD! The St. John's Auction
Auction is less than two shorts months away, but the train has a lot of stops along the way before it pulls into Union Station. Let's look at what's coming up.
First Stop -- The Raffle
Have you bought your raffle tickets yet? Please buy a chance to win $10,000 of NorthPark Gold. You'll be able to fill a whole boxcar with clothes, jewelry, shoes, makeup, furniture, dishes and all sorts of gotta-haves.
Buy raffle tickets now>>
Keep the Train Moving with Underwriting
Our goal is to have all Auction expenses offset by underwriting donations, so that 100% of the evening's proceeds can go directly toward the education and enrichment of our children at St. John's. Please consider one of the options below; your underwriting donation is both appreciated and needed to keep this train on track.
Available Underwriting Levels
Orient Express - $10,000
Trans-Siberian Express - $5,000
Darjeeling Limited - $2,500
Bullet Train - $1,000
Flying Scotsman - $500
Amtrak - $100 to $499
Get more info about underwriting>>
Sound the Whistle for Some Wine and Help Fill the Riddling Rack
The Wine Pull needs your bottles. That is your full bottles of wine valued at $25 or more. Auction's goal is to have lots of good wine for you to pull out of the riddling rack. Tickets will only be $25, so you can't loose. Please email Kathy Row to make a wine donation. |
Auction: Upcoming Events
 Crusader Club and Auction Committee Kick-Off Party
Be sure to make a stop at the Auction kick-off party featuring a special visit from Everson Walls, the Dallas Cowboys star who gave the gift of life to a good friend and former teammate by donating a kidney. Now you can meet Everson in person and hear firsthand his amazing story. You'll also have a chance to get a sneak peek at this year's many Auction items and have Everson autograph your memorabilia.
Wednesday, January 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Susan and Drew Hamilton
Suitcase/Basket Gathering and Assembling Parties
This is a terrific way to get together with your friends and have few laughs while assembling suitcases/baskets. If you can't stay, then please drop off your own basket creation or give us the goods and we will assemble it for you. We hope you will join us for one or both parties:
Wednesday, January 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, February 1, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
At the home of Aimee McMillian |
Auction: A Peek at Live
Jump on Board for Some Exciting Bidding
We have some fabulous Live and Big Board items up for grabs. Now is the time to start thinking about and planning what you want. Or round up some friends and bid together to win! Here's a sneak peek at some of the heavy haul in the freight car we're trying to load:
Let Go for Eight Days in a Tropical Paradise! COSTA RICA for up to 15 Guests
Includes a personal chef and driver with a van large enough to fit everyone.
(view of Lake Cachi, Costa Rica)
Big Sky Vacation Home in Montana!
Can be a trip for one, two or even three families. Fly fishing, Yellowstone, etc.
June 22-30, 2012
Working on a Master's Golf Tournament Package
Package includes two tickets to the golf event, hotel and airfare to Atlanta.
Back by popular demand:
Mom's Monday Night Gourmet Meals for the Entire School Year!
Exclusive Art Tour and Dinner on Saturday May 19, 2012
A private tour for up to 10 couples of The Rachofsky House and Collection, The Hoffman Collection, and gourmet dinner at the award-winning DISH restaurant.
Luxury Suite for Twelve at the American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars versus the Vancouver Canucks on March 22, 2012
Includes a $1,000 food/drink credit and four Platinum/Gold Parking Passes.
Dallas Splurge Package
Hotel ZaZa and Eiseman Jewels!
Treat yourself to a wonderful night at Hotel ZaZa in a Magnificent Seven Suite.
Package includes dinner for two at Dragonfly, a spa experience for two and a $2,000 shopping spree at Eiseman Jewels.
San Francisco and the Wine Country
Two-night stay at the San Francisco Omni Hotel and two nights at the Marriott, Napa.
Includes private tour of Silver Oak Winery and three bottles of their fabulous wine.
More perks to come.
Vacation Down Under
Three-night stay in each of these wonderful locations: Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, and Auckland and Queenstown, New Zealand.
$2,000 credit toward airfare included.
Head to the Big Apple!
Three-night stay at the Waldorf Astoria Grand Hotel with tickets to special events!
$200 Dinner Credit at A Voce. Airfare included.
A Very Special Surprise Item from Annual Fund!
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Auction: There's Big Board, too!
Stay-cation at Rough Creek Lodge with Some Added Perks
Two rooms for one night.
Includes local attractions including skeet shooting, Fossil Rim and Dinosaur Park!
Tree House Designed by Renowned Architect and St. John's Dad Cliff Welch
No trees? Not to worry; he can design a playhouse as well.
Vintage Coke Machine with Supply of Coke Products for a Year
Original Oil Painting by Jill Pumpelly
Steaks for a Year from Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Voted #1 Steakhouse in Dallas by D Magazine
Personalized Play House with Kids' Play Clothes and Furnishings
Photography Package from Award-winning Photographer Kimberly Wylie
Including photo session with 1 - 4 people,
one 16 x 20 Museum print, 200 Christmas cards and 3 -5x7s.
Downtown Dallas Package
Complete with tickets to Arts District performances and museums, dinners at nearby restaurants, and more.
KC Pool Membership
Winner bypasses the long waitlist.
Game, Set, Match!
Get ready for the courts with an exciting tennis package including Stella backpack, racquet, gift certificate to Love Tennis and more.
MUCH, MUCH MORE TO COME! |
PA Speaker Series Featuring Mandy Griffith
When: Thursday, February 23
Mark your calendar for the next PA Speaker Series event. Mandy Griffith, an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas, will discuss Internet safety. After graduating cum laude from Baylor Law School, Mandy worked for two federal judges, as well as with a large Dallas law firm practicing employment law. She worked in the Dallas County DA's Office from 2003 to 2009 and was assigned to the Child Abuse Division where she prosecuted cases for more than two and a half years. Mandy joined the U.S. Attorney's Office in 2009 and works as the Project Safe Child Coordinator.
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SOCIAL Tickets Available Now
Two family-friendly Socials from last year's Auction are slated for the near future, and both have spots available. Contact the hosts quickly if you're interested.
Family Ice Skating Social
THIS Friday, January 13, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at America's Ice Garden downtown. $70 per family of four. Get the details>>
Mardi Gras Party
Laissez les bons temps rouler! There's still time to join the fun and attend the Family Fun Mardi Gras Party hosted by the Beck, Bordelon, Burns, Cannon, Ferguson and Meinhardt families. (Yes, the Bordelons will make a special trip to co-host the event!) You won't want to miss this event: Friday, February 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Texas Star. Deadline to R.S.V.P. is Friday, January 27. Contact Marla Cannon to register. Get the details>> Spirit Shop
It's indoor sports season, Crusader fans. Get your St. John's stadium chair now at the Spirit Shop>>
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Everyday Support
 Box Tops
The next Box Tops collection will be January 31. This month only, each student in the winning Lower School homeroom and Middle School advisory will receive an extra prize in addition to a Slurpee coupon.
 Ways to Get Involved
Crusader Club Cares Day: We are still recruiting leaders for some of our projects. If you are interested in helping out with planning this rewarding event, please contact Jennifer Hand.
A Note of Gratitude
Crusader Club for hosting a super fun Holiday Hayride! What a blast!
Uniform Resale has reached its goal of $6,000, which directly benefits the Dorothy Patterson Scholarship Fund. THAT is great news and the result of lots of hard work from two great volunteers: Kara Name and Tana Parsons. A big thanks to you all.
To Parents who gave so generously toward the Holiday Teacher Gift Fund -- thank you. We were able to give each and every teacher and staff person a little holiday cheer to spend as they wish. Thank you for your generous "goodwill"!
Spirit Chairs Stacy Puddy and Leslie Irwin sold out of their darling pajama pants! And they looked super cute doing it. Thanks for braving the cold weather and getting the job done, ladies!
Stephanie Taylor and Laura Crain for helping Nancy Jacobs with admission testing. Way to give it your all -- thank you!
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Looking Way Ahead
Mark your calendar for these events.
January
Auction Suitcase/Basket Gathering and Assembling Party: January 18
Auction Kick-Off Party with Everson Walls: January 18
PA Meeting: January 24
Crusader Club Cares Day: January 28
Monthly Box Tops Collection Day: January 31
February
Auction Suitcase/Basket Gathering and Assembling Party: February 1
PARENTS' NEWS: February 8
Teacher Appreciation Lunch: February 14
PA Meeting: February 21
PA Speaker Series (Mandy Griffith on Internet safety): February 23
Monthly Box Tops Collection Day: February 29
March
ALL ABOARD! Auction: March 2
PARENTS' NEWS: March 14
Teacher Appreciation Lunch: March 23
Crusader Club Breakfast (Comerica economist as speaker; dads only): March 30
Monthly Box Tops Collection Day: March 30
April
PA Meeting: April 3
PARENTS' NEWS: April 11
Crusader Club Classic Golf Tournament: April 20
Games Day: April 27
May
PA Meeting and Volunteer Recognition: May 8
PARENTS' NEWS: May 9
Semi-annual Box Tops Collection Day: May 9 |
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