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February 22, 2018 - Volume V
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Weekly updates, helpful tips and reminders, polite solicitations, and the occasional limerick or auction craic. For comprehensive event info, tickets, and more, please continue to visit our auction page.
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Stock the Pub!
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When: Saturday, March 3rd, at 8:00 PM
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Where: The home of Jason & Jennifer Bertsch
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We’re not going to rabbit on, but this is one bash not to be missed. The price of admission is simple: Each couple or individual attendee must bring one bottle of an after-dinner drink of their choice. The goal is to stockpile bourbon, scotch, whiskey and other digestifs for the LAFAYETTE Harp & Fiddle on Auction night!
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This party is BYOB, so bring your choice of beverage to enjoy while relaxing with good company, snacks and tasty desserts. Spots to this party are disappearing fast! If you want to join in, RSVP by e-mailing Jennifer Bertsch. Alright. Brilliant.
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February 25this quickly approaching and it is the final date for all donations. Tis your last chance to donate, or secure the donation of items like hotel and airline points, sport paraphernalia, and special event tickets. Times a wasting so don’t dodder, donate them today!
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Everyone loves to be recognized. Say “hi” to a child, thank a school staff member, or congratulate a student by purchasing a Shout Out in the Auction Catalog. All Shout Outs must be received no later than Friday, February 23rd. Click here
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Want to help out but have nothing to donate? Donate cash! You can sponsor the specialty cocktail, a hotel stay or just give because you have a big ol’ heart. Whatever the reason, we’d be grateful! Click here.
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A Class of Their Own
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Give your child some quality Teacher Time outside of the classroom
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Teacher Treats are among the most popular Auction offerings and most have space for only a few students. Preview them here so that you’re ready to bid on these truly special experiences.
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Pottery Lessons with Ms. McLaughlin
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Talk about a treat! The winner and their guest will enjoy three 1-hour pottery lessons with our talented art teacher Laurie McLaughlin. The lessons will be held immediately after school on 3 mutually agreed upon dates.
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Skateboarding with Mr. Wieand!
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Whether you can pop an Ollie, execute a McTwist or Lein Air this is one gnarly treat. Mr. Wieand will take the winning skater and up to three of their friends to shred the ramps at a local skatepark. As if that isn’t enough, after this righteous outing, this lucky group will go out for dinner. Rad, right?
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What could be better than a piñata and a picture show with Ms. Rincon, Mr. Foley, and Ms. Echave!?! On Friday April 6, after early dismissal, 12:15PM until 3PM, your lucky niño and four amigos will meet in Mr. Foley’s room for a little Spanish and a whole lot of Mexican fun! Piñata, Mexican fare, and the movie Coco are on the menu!
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Artist Collective
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Creations are the best art investment you can make
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Class Creations are a win-win-win: students have a chance to work together to make something amazing, you have a chance to own a piece of original artwork that’s also a piece of Lafayette history, and the funds from sales help to support our school. Fall in love at first sight here and be ready to bid high Auction night.
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Pre-K has been hard at work on their Class Creations! See the ceramics below!
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Crafty Creators
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They are crafty, detail oriented and have artistic flare. Willing to lend a hand in and out of the classroom—quite brilliant. When we sent out the call, they were ready and willing to chip in no questions asked. No task to large or small, they picked up where our wee lads and lasses passed on the baton. In short, the coveted Class Creations would not have come to fruition without them. We can’t thank them enough for pitching in when needed on this time-honored auction category. Pauline Crane, Teresa Bernstein, Paula Quinteros, Rielle Miller Gabrielle, Lise-Mari Venter, Angie Jacobs, Dee Harlow, Emily Mirand-Thompson, Lakeeda Gillespie, Janice Wilding, Jennifer Spence & Rosie Mische John, THANK YOU and go raibh maith agat (may you have goodness)!
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What’s that you say?
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A recent study states that women voted it as the sexiest accent around. For many, the accent is difficult to understand and they mock the twang, but for others the unique drawl is a source of admiration. For a small country, Ireland has a rich tapestry of accents. There are several theories as to the origin of the brogue. Gaelic was the predominant Irish language for the longest time and to have a brogue is based on the old language no doubt. It could be from the Irish bróg, which translates to stout or rough shoe that was worn traditionally on the Irish and those coming from the Highlands of Scotland. If this is true, then the Irish brogue is the speech of those people whose shoes were called bróg. Some believe the origin of the term was barróg, which literally means accent or hold on the tongue or impediment in speech. No matter the theory, one thing remains true, the Irish were given the gift of the blarney, and there are few things like an authentic Irish brogue.
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Luck o’ the Irish
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Thank you in advance for supporting the Auction!
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Tickets for our wee auction party are now available. Here’s the skinny:
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$75 will get you in the door and entitle you to one whopper of an evening including dinner, an open bar, plus a live auction followed by a whole lot of malarkey at the LAFAYETTE Harp & Fiddle. There’ll be live music, dancing, billiards and darts. Could you ask for more?
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Right now, tickets are $75 per person. After March 10th they’ll be $90, and then $100 at the door. So, don’t be an “eejit” and click here today!
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Are you a Golden L member? You can secure your tickets by going here and following the prompt to enter the promo code GL18.
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Want to party like a Marquis? Join the Marquis de Lafayette host committee for $150 and we’ll shower you with treats, including a ticket to the Golden “L” Reception, entry to the Auction Party and we’ll give you a “Shout Out” in our auction catalog. Click here.
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We love our teachers and staff. And with all they do for our kids, there’s no way they’re paying for their own tickets. Help us cover this cost and we’ll buy you a Guinness. Click here.
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Three weeks to go!
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What’s most important you say? Don’t be daft and buy your tickets and book your babysitter. We’ll see you for a wee bit o’ bidding and a whole lot o’ malarkey on March 17th! If it’s more information you be needing, get thee to our webpage post-haste!
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