Last Chance...to be a Part of NYC

See below the parties that have spots remaining... email Maranda.  Once the spots are gone, they're gone!

ADULT PARTIES

Prohibition Party--10 spots (sold out on Auction night, so hosts have added 10 more spots)

Cost: $40 per person

Date: October 4, 2014 from 8pm-12am

SNL Photos...

The Konz

Weekend Update

Thank you!

Thank you to the hardest working volunteers in all of NYC, er... Annunciation! It was an absolute blast from planning stages to clean-up on Sunday. We have had the pleasure of working with all of you. Thank you!  See below Hans and Frans leading the clean-up crew to a record time finish!  Ya!

 

Live from Annunciation...

Zen What?

Zentangle That's What!  

Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created on a 3.5-inch square paper tile. Using an ensemble of simple, structured patterns these art pieces are not only exquisite but fun and relaxing to create.  The Annunciation students embraced this art method and created some beautiful artwork. Here's a sneak peek...

Get ready to bid on these one-of-a-kind art pieces on Auction night. Why?  Because they are amazing—and our children made them!

Fund-a-Need Preview

As the excitement is building for New York City, we are also hearing some Fund-a-Need buzz.  Mr. Nichols is downright giddy!  Have you heard some of the Science update plans?  Well, here is a preview for you:

• Science House - modeled after the above photo at the Science Museum, the Annunciation "Science House" would be located in the Middle School but accessible to all K-8 students.  Not only that, but Middle School and lower grade students will work together - getting their hands dirty and opening their minds to the vast world of Science.

• The Middle School Science classroom will get a face-lift... brand new state of the art Science Tables storing lab kits in the convenient cabinets and updated science equipment including:  scales, safety glasses, beakers and more.

• Picture this... the "Annunciation Robotics Program" where kids use a brand new 3-D printer and learn about robotics and robot programming.  This type of learning has been known to inspire and excite future generations of researchers, engineers and scientists.

Check out the slideshow to see more!

It's Auction Week

All this week, we will be posting exciting New York City details you won't want to miss!  Check back daily to see announcements about Fund-A-Need, item donations and raffles.  

We hope to see you on Auction night—RSVP today!  

It's going to be a memorable night in NYC.

Also keep an eye out for the Auction Booklet, it's coming home soon!

P.S. Any correct guesses on our Mother's Day Riddle?  The Annunciation mom in the photo was our school President, Mary Ann Pearson.   

Happy Mother's Day!

In honor of Mother's Day, can you guess who this Annunciation mother is? Here is a hint, she is also a New Yorker!

This photograph was taken in 1957 while she attended Saint Joachim Anne Catholic School in Queens Village, New York.  For the school's Vocations Parade, she dressed in this formal attire.  Give us your best guess—and Happy Mother's Day to all of the Annunciation moms!

Spring Break 2015 Anyone?

Looking for a spring break getaway for next year?  Then, on Auction night get ready to bid because...  

Casa Coco is back!  This private vacation home in Bucerias, Mexico features a beautiful sand beach, private heated swimming pool, and five bedrooms each with an ocean view.  Get your bags packed for a week of fun in the Mexican sun!  

Don't forget to BID before it's too late!

Time is running out...the Online Auction closes, Friday May 9th at noon!

THAT'S TODAY AT NOON!

Get Your bids in before it's too late, let's raise some money for Annunciation School!

Need a Reason? Here's the TOP TEN!

In the spirit of "Late Show with David Letterman"  live in New York City, here are the TOP TEN reasons to visit the Annunciation Online Auction...and BID!

1) Front Row Tickets to the Christmas Program
2) Gamin Ride Interactive Party
3) Basilica Block Party Tickets
4) AYM Summer Hoopla Season Pass
5) Front Row Tickets to Kindergarten Graduation
6) R.F. Moeller Jeweler $250 Gift Card
7) St. Paul Saints Tickets
8) Orthodontia Voucher for $2500
9) BoneYard Kitchen & Bar $100 Gift Card
10) Out-of-Uniform Pass

If you haven't visited the Online Auction, don't miss out. These items will only be available until May 9th at Noon—winner takes all on Friday!  Outbid your friends with your secret code name and support Annunciation School all at the same time. Click here to visit the online auction:
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=212233435

ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE!

THE ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN!  

BID NOW... CLOSES FRIDAY MAY 9th AT NOON.

CLICK:  ONLINE AUCTION MAY 1-9

TO SIGN IN AND TO PLACE A BID

Buy an Out-of-Uniform Pass, purchase student photos,
bid on a restaurant gift card, and much more!

All money goes directly to Annunciation School!

(don't let this New Yorker outbid you)!

Auction Item Preview!

Don't let this taxicab get away...

Celebrate NYC and bid on this fun accent pillow from Jonathan Adler on Auction night.  We can't wait to see who goes home with this hand embroidered cutie!

Park City Ski Vacation!

As if the New York City Trip announcement was not enough, we have another NEW trip to announce for this year's live auction... Park City, Utah Ski Vacation!

Stay a week at the beautiful Grand Summit Hotel in a "ski-in/ski-out" condo that sleeps five.  Amazing location, heated pool, ski school available.

What more could you ask for?

NYC Decorations--Sneak Peek

Can't wait to see how we transform the Annunciation School into New York City?  Well, here's a sneak peek! This project was created by a fabulously artistic Annunciation parent. See the final result on Auction night. 

It's going to be...monumental!

Start Spreading the News...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3cYSzERaRo

Frank Sinatra, with a little help from Beth Woods and the Donations Team, has created a song just for Annunciation to get us in the mood to turn in our donations this week (by Friday's deadline)!  Listen to the tune above and sing it with the new and improved lyrics below.  It is sure to be a HIT!

Start spreading the news…

It’s coming very soon

We want you to BE a part of it…New York, New York

The parents of Annunciation

They are longing to play

Right through the very heart of it

New York, New York

We want you to party up in that city

That doesn't sleep

To place a bid or two

Who will be Top of the heap?

These little auction blues

They are melting away

To make a brand new start of it (for the kids)

With your donated items!

If you can help us out

We will make it so easy for you

It's up to you...

New York, New York

Wall of Wine Success!

Thank you to everyone for coming out to South Lyndale Liquors...

It was a HUGE success!

Thank you to the Meschinis for pouring their wine and supporting our school.

Thank you to Britney & Deb for your Wall of Wine expertise.

Thank you to SLL for being such a great local partner to work with.

The Wall of Wine is off to a great start.  If you were not able to make it, no worries, you can drop off a donated bottle of wine anytime at SLL.  Look for the Wall of Wine box below or drop off a bottle or two at the school office.  Then, don't forget to play the Wall on Auction Night!

From the Auction Team, we hope everyone has a Happy Easter.  We will be back after Easter Break with lots of exciting NYC news that we cannot wait to share!

Wall of Wine Event--Today!

EXCLUSIVE WINE TASTING & SOCIAL EVENT

TODAY—APRIL 17TH

AT SOUTH LYNDALE LIQUORS WITH

TERESA & EUGENIO MESCHINI

4PM-7PM

THEY WILL BE POURING SOME OF THEIR DELICIOUS WINES FROM ARGENTINA TO HELP US KICKOFF THE AUCTION WALL OF WINE SEASON! PLUS RAFFLE PRIZES—DRAWINGS AT 5PM, 6PM AND 7PM. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.

DURING THE KICKOFF EVENT, SLL WILL EXTEND 20% OFF (OR SALE PRICE, WHICHEVER IS  BETTER) ON ALL WINE PURCHASES WHEN YOU MENTION ANNUNCIATION'S WALL OF WINE.

  

STOCK UP FOR EASTER AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE TOO!

Trip Tease Reveal

Did you decode the Trip Tease message?  Here it is again...

"now you can speculate until your heart's content"

Now You Can start planning until your heart's content (I ♥ NYC). 
At the 2014 Live Auction you will have a chance to bid on a trip to...

New York City

Plan a family sight-seeing trip, a girls weekend, or a romantic getaway with this long weekend package in New York City.  The trip includes hotel (3 nights), Broadway tickets (you pick the show), and a little spending money—what you do with it is up to you!  Catch a ballgame, shop on 5th Avenue, tour the Statue of Liberty, or extend your stay.  The possibilities are endless in NYC!