Socials Stephanie Fine Jorie Wages

Children’s Baskets Melissa Lackey

Solicitations Committee Stacy Anderson Brooke Dowdy Claire Gordon

Stephanie Hollman Morgan Kennedy Bronwyn Levitan Kristie Ramirez Nina Sachse

Heather Schamerloh Shelby Stanley

Underwriting Committee

Yolanda Habimana Caroline Lopez

The 2016-2017 Auction Team invite you to don your guayaberas and Cuban Rumba dresses, strap on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening in La Habana Vieja. Funds raised from the 2017 Lamplighter Parents’ Association Auction will benefit the Igniting Young Minds for a Lifetime of Learning Campaign to Fund People, Place, and Programs. Through the campaign, Lamplighter will not only improve and enhance its campus but will also have the opportunity to further its commitment to hiring and retaining the best faculty and staff.

Basket Committee Judy Lee

Wendy Quadling Cat Socha

Mona Vineyard

Projects Committee Kate Barden

Stephanie Bowden Danielle Cate Melisa Dorrill Ricki Ebner

Lisa Gannett Kim Henley

Treasure Hickman Roni Kelly

Jason Landry Amy Miller

Hillary Schwarz Megan Stern Janet Tierney

2016-2017 Auction

LPA President Brenna Lambert

Auction Chair Lori Bennett

Solicitations Chair Natalie Johnson

Underwriting Chair Ksenia Gonchar

Data Chair Elizabeth McNeil

Event Chair Emily Clarke

School Projects Chair Meredith Wrighton

 

CAN I HELP?

Absolutely! There are many ways to participate! Join a committee. Underwrite the Auction and Socials. Make a donation. Ask friends and family (or your company) for donations or advertising/sponsorships. Purchase El Mojito All-Inclusive VIP Pass. Most

Importantly … ATTEND! Come see what makes the LPA Socials and Annual Auction so much fun!

Questions? Ideas? Contact Auction Chair: Lori Bennett. loribennett2017@gmail.com

         

     

     

   

 

WHERE: WHEN: HALL OF STATE AT FAIR PARK 3939 Grand Avenue Dallas, TX 75210

Saturday, February 11, 2017 6:30PM – VIP Cocktail Reception 7:00PM – General Admission  

WHAT TO WEAR:  

Think guayabera shirts, linen pants or shorts, Panama hats, Bata Cubana and Cuban Rumba dresses…or think vintage 50’s Havana and slip on a halter dress with a flared skirt. Desi Arnaz & Lucille Ball, Rafael Palmeiro or Jose Conseco, Gloria Estefan or Pitbull … whatever inspires you! The atmosphere of the party depends on you!

WHAT IS AUCTION?

Since its inception in 1969, the Auction is the primary fundraising effort of The Lamplighter Parents’ Association. The LPA designates the funds raised through the Auction to ���a specific area of need for the school. This year’s Auction proceeds will benefit the Igniting Young Minds for a Lifetime of Learning Campaign to Fund People, Place, and Programs.

WHO PARTICIPATES?

A successful Auction depends on YOU! Parent volunteers lead Auction Committees that solicit donations, develop school projects, design the event, secure underwriting, organize socials and perform countless other tasks that culminate into one great big Auction Party on February 11, 2017!

El Moj i to Al l I n clu sive VI P Pa ss

El Mojito Pass Includes: •Two VIP Auction Tickets including invitation to the pre-Auction VIP Cocktail Reception and early access to “Buy it Now” items

•One Quarter-Page Tribute in Auction Book •Recognition on Family Underwriting Page in Auction Book •One Class Project for each child •Electronic Birthday Board message for each child

                                 

Spin Class – Parent Social

Presented by…

When: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 (6:30pm-8:00pm)

Where: Terlingo Cycle - 3105 Reagan St., Dallas, TX 75219

What: Grab your water bottles and join us for 45-minutes of calorie blasting, full body, indoor cycling! Whether you’re a fitness novice, enthusiast, or teach your own classes … TGO Cycle instructors will help guide you on your journey, no matter your fitness level! Cycling shoes and towels will be provided. Stick around after class to re-fuel and of course to mix and mingle with fellow sweaty Lamplighter parents! There are only 48 bikes so grab your ticket now!

Tickets: $45 each

Underwriting Ticket: $75 each  

AUC TION SO CIA LS

Ladies Mojitos and Masterpieces Social

When: Thursday, November 10, 2016 (7:00pm-10:00pm)

Where: The Power Station - 3816 Commerce Street

What: Let out your inner Rembrandt ladies! Or maybe Pollock? Perhaps Bob Ross? Okay, pick an artist to channel and join us for an evening of mojitos and masterpieces of your own creation in the fun, energetic, contemporary art space of The Power Station! Generously hosted by Janelle & Alden Pinnell, Power Station founders. And don’t worry ladies; you won’t be tasked to create your painting all alone … we’ll have a talented artist on hand to help us bring our works to life!

Tickets: $75 each

Underwriting Ticket: $125 each  

 

 

 

   

     

The Lamplighter Auction is not just an event…it’s a celebration! The celebration kicks off in October with the start of Auction Socials. What are socials? Socials are fantastic opportunities for Lamplighter families to get to know each other in a variety of unique, fun, and entertaining ways all while helping to support the Lamplighter Auction! Interested in helping with socials? Underwriting and sponsorship opportunities available! This year the LPA Auction Team is proud to announce FIVE socials!

 

Family Snow Day Social

When: January 7, 2017 (2:00pm-4:00pm)

Where: Lamplighter Playground

What: Walking in a Winter Wonderland! That’s right … the forecast calls for a 100% chance of snow at Lamplighter this year! Put the kids in those snowsuits you picked up for them that one ski trip, bundle up in your hats, scarfs and gloves and grab the sleds and snow tubes. Sip hot chocolate and nibble on treats while enjoying this rare Texas snowfall. Remember parents … only the kids need tickets! Gain early access to the slopes by purchasing the Family Underwriting Ticket, which covers entrance for all your children, including older/younger siblings not attending Lamplighter. Only 175 tickets will be sold!

Tickets: $50 per child

Family Underwriting Ticket: $300 Sledding starts at 1:30pm for Family UW Ticket Holders  

Parents Around the World Social When: Saturday, November 12, 2016 (7:00pm) *NEW DATE

Where: The Home of Amy and Philip Lang – 5688 Meaders Lane

What: It’s a night of international flavor as we celebrate the cuisine and cocktails from around the world! Generously hosted by Amy and Philip Lang, join us for this not-to-be-missed social and sip and nosh your way through the night while visiting with old friends and meeting new ones!

Tickets: $100 each

Underwriting Ticket: $275 each

 

AUC T IO N SOC IAL S CON T’D

Da d s Ca s i no N ig h t S oc i a l

When: Friday, January 20, 2017 (7:00pm-11:00pm) Tickets: $150 each

Where: TBD Underwriting Ticket: $275 each

What: Dads Casino Night is BACK and continuing the tradition into it’s 8th year! Who will take home the Manly Cup this year? Great food, drinks, and what else … oh yeah … POKER! Come try your hand!  

 

PA RA LOS N IÑOS

Breathe a sigh of relief, your child won’t be bringing home Squeakers the pet hamster! Lamplighter’s Class Pets are of the “stuffed” variety and each accompanies their very own story. This year, our Early Childhood teachers selected their favorite books and the pets that go along with them. In the fall, each child from Pre-K, K, and T1 will have the opportunity to take their class pet home for one night and journal about their adventures together. But these pets can’t live in the classroom indefinitely. They need forever homes and can be “adopted” on Auction night!

Some of our Lamplighter specialty teachers and faculty have pets too! Dr. Hill, Ms. Mullens, Ms. Krage, and Ms. Vermillion have been known to keep pets at school. These pets can be “adopted” by Early Childhood or Lower School students.

C l ass Pe t s - Pr e -K, Ki nde r , and T 1 Each year, every grade creates projects that highlights the students’ unique spirit and captures the charm that is distinctly Lamplighter.

Our 2017 Auct ion Class Projects:

Pre-K Half Day and All Day - I Lamplighter Pillow Kindergarten – Chalk Lamplighter

T1 – Blowing Kisses First Grade – Jump for Joy

Second Grade – Pioneer Days Third Grade – What I Like About You

Fourth Grade – Leave Your Mark on Lamplighter

 

 

Some of the most anticipated items up for bid on Auction night are the beloved Children’s Baskets. Baskets contain both items and experiences. Camping gear, toys, games, electronics, dance lessons, water-park passes, tickets to the planetarium … the list goes on. Our Baskets Committee is hard at work collecting donations and could use your help! We’re creating a SignUp Genius page for items on our basket wish list. More information on this will be available in October! The 2017 Children’s Baskets:

Art Bikes Books Gymnastics Restaurants Science Beauty Star Wars Music Legos Zoo Camping Gaming Fashion American Girl Dinosaurs Sports Movies Cooking Gardening Theater Dance Minecraft Swimming

C la ss Pro j e ct s

   

 

C hi ldr e n’ s Ba ske t s

BI RT H DAY BOA RDS & T RI BUTES

El e c t ro ni c B i rt hda y B oa rd

You may not pay much attention to the electronic sign on your way around the ring road, but your kids sure do! Surprise your child by announcing their birthday or half

birthday with their name on the Marquee. Got a weekend birthday? Start the celebration early the Friday before or keep

the party going the following Monday!

Electronic Birthday Board Announcements are $100 per child.  

 

 

Lam pli ght er T ri bu t es

“Lamplighter Tributes” is a full-color section of the Auction Book dedicated to Lamplighter students from their family and friends. By placing a treasured photo and personalized message in the Auction Book, your favorite Lamplighter student will have a

special keepsake memory from you. Proceeds from the tributes benefit the Lamplighter Auction. The Lamplighter Auction Book is

sent home to each family in late January/early February.