Support Rock Creek Forest Elementary School!

The RCFES Silent Auction will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011, 7 p.m. at the Gwendolyn Coffield Center in Silver Spring, MD. THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY EVENT! The Glee inspired evening will include:
  • * Silent Auction * Live Auction * Karaoke * Open Bar * Catered Food *
  • Tower of Boxes - A "buy it now" option with surprise prizes that are sure to please!
  • Grab Bags - Just to make sure that everyone can buy a little something to take home!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE DIRECTORY OF AUCTION PRIZES!

Have a wonderful time interacting with the families and community businesses at the auction while helping RCFES attain our academic goals for this school year and beyond. Funds raised will support Homework Club, Cultural Arts programming and staff appreciation activities.

We are thrilled that รก La Vega Catering, Catering for Every Occasion has generously donated the catering for this evening's festivities. Visit their website at www.alavega.com or contact us at chefvega@alavega.com or 240.449.5778 to discuss your specific catering needs.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Birthday Party - Adventures with Robots

Tired of the same old parties? Try some robotic soccer, or a battle of the robotic spinning tops! Our parties are a blast. In one hour, our instructor will teach your party-goers to build and program a robot, using LEGO Education©'s award-winning
WeDo© software, which is designed for 7- to 11-year-olds. In one of our most popular activities,half the kids build and program "kickers" while the other half build and program goal-keepers. Then we break out the crumpled paper balls and see how they score against each other! This activity is best suited for students in 2-5th grade.

This prize is good for a party for up to 12 guests. If you cannot provide an adult provider helper, we will provide one for an extra fee of $50. Party must take place lower Montgomery County (south of Gaithersburg). Younger siblings may join the event if they are seated with their own responsible adult who is not the party helper. Learn more at: http://www.adventureswithrobots.com/ .


Value: $150

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Class Baskets - Parcan's Cooking Basket

You’ll soon be a top chef with this terrific cooking basket filled with fabulous items for your kitchen. A sampling includes: Best of the Best – The Hall of Fame Cookbook, KitchenAid – Set of 4 Prep Bowls, Calphalon – large Scraper, Vibe Collection – Collapsible Colander, Jo!e- Mechanical Egg Timer and much, much more!!!

Value: $200

RCF Staff: After School Face Painting Lessons with Sra. Holman

Your child and three friends will join Kindergarten teacher Sra. Holman for face painting lessons afterschool.

Value: Priceless Donated by: Sra. Holman

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Guest Spot on "Free for all Friday" with MIX 107.3's Jack Diamond in the Morning

The lucky winner and a guest will spend the morning in the studio with MIX 107.3 and the Jack Diamond Morning Show. Date must be agreed upon by all parties. All attendees must be 21 years old or older. Please email two weeks before date to schedule. http://www.mix1073fm.com/Blog.asp?id=22669

Value: Priceless

RCF Staff: Courtyard Carnival

Have a blast with this Courtyard Carnival hosted by Lauri Over, Gaelan Keany, Iana Parcan, Leta Willet and Jennifer David. Your child will enjoy pizza, ice cream, face painting, and fun activities.

Value: $250

Family Vacation for July 4th Weekend in Ocean City, Maryland

Take the family and get away for a long holiday weekend (4 days, 3 nights) in this 2 bedroom condo that sleeps up to 6 people. Lorelei I is located bay block at 103 125th Street in Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Lorelei I was built in 2003 and has four floors. The building is comprised of thirty-two two and three bedroom properties. Lorelei I has off site management and an elevator.

Lorelei I has an outdoor pool and under building parking.

Lorelei I is right next door to Ocean City’s Northside Park which provides a variety of activities and programs for children and adults. The building is close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

No Smoking and No Pets permitted. The property, but not this specific unit, can be viewed at: http://www.oceancityrealestate.org/Lorelei-I-Condominium.html

Value: $1,000 Donated by Rosa Sacks

Friday, February 18, 2011

Camp -- One Week of Summer Camp at Handprints Daycare

At Handprints Daycare, we understand that your children are your world. You want them to have fun, you want them to be safe, and you want them to be in a welcoming, nurturing environment. We want the same things for your children. We have designed our summer program to do just that... offering exceptional care for children, while guiding them through learning, and helping them develop independence and confidence in a weekly themed, summer “camp” type environment that will keep them busy and entertained all summer long. We pride ourselves on working hand-in-hand with you and your child so that we can function as an extension of your family. We want you to feel confident that while you are at work, your child is getting the best care possible.

Hours: 7:30am – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday

Donated By: Handprints Daycare, Troy Smith -- http://www.handprintsdaycare.com/

10 hours of Custom Graphic Design Services

As a full-service design firm, Ninety Degrees North Design’s offerings range from traditional static graphics to cutting-edge multimedia technology. We are founded upon the philosophy that outstanding graphic design supports a client's objectives by giving their message focus, direction and stability. We ensure the design is right by taking the time to know our clients - their industry, business, and goals. Only by understanding our clients can we create the design to guide their success. We will provide 10 hours of custom graphic design work by a formally trained graphic designer. Projects may include, but are not limited to: Corporate Identity Materials, Integrated Marketing Campaigns, Trade Show Marketing, Corporate Brand Development, Web Sites, Content Management System Design & Development, Corporate Design Training, Microsoft Template Development, HTML Newsletter Layouts or any other graphical support you require.

Value; $1,000

Donated By: Jessica Smith, Ninety Degrees North Design -- www.90ndesign.com

Class Baskets - Cunninghams Christmas Collection

Deck the Halls - and More with 3 boxes of tree lights, fabulous ornaments and decorations, 40 Christmas cards, candles and candle holders, gift bags, tins and bows -- 2 pair of fun, festive slippers, dish towels, wrapping paper, cupcake tins, 2 pounds of coffee and mugs.

Value: $ 190

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Class Baskets -- Summertime Sparkle

Get ready for summer celebrations with this cooler and picnic basket stuffed with a soap dispenser, decorations, wine glass holders, paper and cloth napkins, 6 tumblers, flag cake pan, serving tray, plates, glow sticks, children's books, bunting assortment of flags, eye glasses and straws.

Value: $ 165

Class Baskets -- If I Had a Hammer . . .

This 10 gallon bucket and bucket skirt is filled with a hammer, level, 3/8 and 5/8 nails, 6 in 1 Phillips head/flathead screwdriver, leather work gloves, 25 ft tape measure, utility knife, two spring clamps, bow saw, 60-watt energy saver bulbs, cushion grip screwdrivers, slip joint pliers, 10 combination wrenches, 45 piece ratchet/wrench.screwdriver set, and duct tape.

Value: $ 154

Class Baskes -- On the Road Again -- All of Us THIS Time!

Get your motor runnin' . . . Head out on the highway . . . Sra. Parcan's Class has the answer to those long weekends! Fill up the tank and hit the road . . . Win this basket and you'll have something for everyone in the family. Cover the driver's seat in a fun "froggy" frock, pass out the games galore . . . even little sis' can ave fun with the mini etch-a-sketch (no spills mom!) Dad, put in the audio book of Jack Kerouac's On The Road. Mom, lay out the plan with the road atlas and Fun Places to Go with Children in New England. Big Brother and sister can read or draw using the lap desk or reading light. You'll need to figure out a tie-breaker for the fight over who wins Yahtzee On the Go! the travel Battleship! This basket is guaranteed to get you ALL through teh longest stretch of highway! P.S. Dad - use the trunk divider to carry cables, just in case!

Value: $ 100

Class Baskets - Cunninghams Christmas Collection

Deck the Halls - and More with 3 boxes of tree lights, fabulous ornaments and decorations, 40 Christmas cards, candles and candle holders, gift bags, tins and bows -- 2 pair of fun, festive slippers, dish towels, wrapping paper, cupcake tins, 2 pounds of coffee and mugs.

Value: $ 190

Class Basket - Trick or Treat!

Never fear - Halloween is near with this terrific assortment of gummy candy, notecards, pencils, stickers, fuzzy spiders, lantern, 3-piece bowl set, Frankenstein decoration, craft kits, pumpkin leaf bags, spider webs, candles and photo frames.

Value: $ 150

Class Basket -Are We There Yet? The In-Car Entertainment Kit

Banish the "Are We There Yet" with this basket designed to entertain your kids in the car.  There will be fun for all ages tih travel games (Trouble, Travel Tangors, Guess Who & Hungry Hippos), music (Kids Bop 19 for tweeny boppers, Disney Pixar greatest hits for the young at heart, and There Might be Giants for hipster kids) , books on CD, and DVDs (Phineas & Ferb, Penguins of Madagascar, and Air Buddies).  Adults will be happy with the sturdy canvas tote to organize everything, including an insulated cooler, two hot or cold beverage containers, and a chamois cloth to clean any spills.  Finally, four car wash gift certificates will keep the family car clean and sparkling for the next trip!

Value: $ 175

RCF Staff Deli Delights with Sra. Pacheco

Your child and a friend will have lunch with Sra. Pacheco at Parkway Deli. Must be used by June 1st.

Value: $ Priceless

RCF Staff: Bowling with Sra. Oh and Sra Kheradmand

The parents of two lucky children will win this terrific afternoon of bowling (2 rounds). Each child may bring a friend.

Value: $ Priceless

Dinner at The Bombay Club in Downtown DC

Enjoy a fabulous dinner at the elegant Bombay Club in Washington, DC. This certificate is valid for dinner for two Monday - Thursday and excludes tax, tip and alcohol.

Value: $ 100

Donated by: The Bombay Club -- http://www.bombayclubdc.com/bombayclub.html

RCF Staff: Dinner and Movie in the Media Center

Your child and up to 3 friends can enjoy dinner and move in the media center with Mrs. Brown and Ms, Rawson.

Value: $ Priceless

RCF Staff Prize: Ice Cream Party with Ms. Register

Join with friends to win a fun ice cream party for your child's class complements of Ms. Register!

Value: $ Priceless

RCF Staff Prize: Pizza Lunch Party with Ms. Crilley and Ms. Melzer

A yummy pizza party for 4 students. We'll dine on cheese pizza, brownies and sprite. Lunch will take place on a Friday during 2nd grade lunch from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Value: $ Priceless

RCF Staff Prize: Lunch with Ms. Hitcock

You child will enjoy a special lunch at Parkway Deli with Ms. Hitchcock

Value: $ Priceless

RCF Staff Prize: Yummy, Delicious "Cake By Leta"

Take home this beautifully decorated delicious cake.

Value: $ 40

Joy of the Journey Artwork

Signed limited edition reproduction of the Joy of the Journey by RCF parent/artist Hussein Saidi Size 11' x 14'. View it at: http://www.ujamaart.com/larger09/j-journey.htm

Value: $ 50

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Camp - Spanish Language Summer Camp by La Academia

Summer camp offered in two week sessions: June 13-25; July 5 - 15; July 18 - 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Includes lunch, yoga, music, and much more. Recipient is entitle to attend 1 two-week session. For more information, please visit: http://www.la-academiadc.com/ .

Value: $ 500

Camp - One week of summer camp at Kid's Adventure.

This certificate entitles the bearer to one free week of Kids Adventures Summer Camp based out of Rock Creek Forest Elementary School during the summer of 2011. Weeks are subject to availability and all other policies of Kids Adventures.

Value: $ 205

Donated By: Kids Adventures -- http://www.kidsadventures.net/programs/summercamp/summer.htm

Tickets to the Sold-Out Taylor Swift Concert in August in DC

Lucky winners will receive 4 tickets to the sold out Taylor Swift Concert in DC on Tuesday, August 2nd. Four tickets in the 413 section (Row E seats 11 - 14). Value: $400 Another set of lucky winners will receive 2 tickets to the sold out Taylor Swift Concert in DC on Wednesday, August 3rd. These are floor seats in section 6, row J, seats 7 and 8. Value: $ 200 Donated by: Brennan and Caitlyn Gac's Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles -- http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/swift2011_110126.shtml

Natural Trail Artwork

Original Artwork sketch for the RCF Nature Trail Weather Station

Value: $ Priceless

Heart Rate Ring by Brookstone

Infrared technology lets us accuratelly monitor your heart rate. Continuous readout makes it easy to monitor your HR. No chest strap or wires with built in clock and stop watch.

Value: $ 40

Donated by: The Gac Family -- http://www.brookstone.com/sl/product/24895-heart-rate-ring.html

4 Movie Passes to AFI

Enjoy a night out with friends or family at the AFI Theatre in Silver Spring, Md. Passes must be redeemed at the Theatre and cannot be used when "No Passes Accepted."

Value: $ 44

Donated By:AFI Theatre and Cultural Center --- http://www.afi.com/silver/new/

Custom Mural Designs for Your Room

This prize includes a 3 foot by 3 foot hand painted mural. I can help you to create your dreamed mural.

If you already have a design in mind I can paint it. If you have no idea where to start, together we will come up with the perfect design to fit your style. The base value of this prize can be applied to a larger mural. Prices of the murals goes from $10 to $20 square foot (depending on the details, distance, etc)

Value: $ 180

Donated by: Muralize It! http://www.muralizeit.com/ .