ACDS Annual Auction

Just what does it take to be the Head of ACDS?  Your child will have the chance to find out when he or she takes over as Head of School for a day.  The day will begin greeting students on the front steps and include meetings with administrators, as well as lunch off campus with Mr. Baytosh and a friend of your child’s choice. Your child will also accompany Mr. Baytosh to observe faculty teach their classes. Will it be a free dress day?  It’ll be up to your child to decide!

Restrictions: Your child’s day as Head of School will take place on a mutually agreeable date during the 2020-2021 school year.  However, if your child is in 8th grade, we will schedule their day as Head of School this spring.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Scott Baytosh and Summer Sonner

Win a Romantic Getaway to Middleburg, Virginia! Get out of Alexandria and head 40 minutes west to the beautiful Greenhill Winery and Vineyards where you can enjoy an old fashion picnic at this adults only winery. This package will give you everything you need- the picnic basket, the blanket, wine glasses and even a $50 gift card to use for a wine tasting and a charcuterie board to enjoy while taking in the beauty of this quaint town. After your wine adventure you will check-in to the Red Fox Inn and Tavern for your one-night stay for two. Take a nice stroll through downtown Middleburg and head over to nearby Red Horse Tavern for dinner, where you will use your $20 gift card to experience the delicious menu offerings. The next morning you will eat a Hunt Country Breakfast at the Inn complete with morning coffee and tea service. Before heading out of town, be sure to grab a snack for the road at Cuppa Giddy Up with your $15 gift card. Your stay at the Red Fox also includes private off-street parking, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and preferred seating in the tavern.

Restrictions: The stay at the Red Fox Inn is valid Sunday – Thursday, excluding holidays.

Value: $550

Donated By: Red Fox Inn and Tavern, Greenhill Winery and Vineyards, Red Horse Tavern and Cuppa Giddy Up

Batter up! Watch the Nationals in style with these six Delta Sky360 Club seats to a mutually agreeable game during the 2020 season. From the third row behind home plate, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive food and beverages, in-seat service, VIP parking and more!

Value: $2,100

Donated By: The Katz Family

Win tickets to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® in New York City! This American tradition features the nation’s best high school and college marching bands, innovative floats, larger-than-life balloons and the one and only Santa Claus. You and 3 guests will have prime seats for this spectacular parade and have the Best Thursday Ever!

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Macy’s

Don’t miss out on the chance to have the Sport Court named after your child or family for the entire 2020-2021 school year!

Value: Priceless

Donated By: ACDS

The best seats will be reserved for you at the next Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day performance, Graduation, or the Holiday Concert.

Restrictions: Holiday Concert and Graduation seating will be the first full center pew designated for guest seating. Seats for Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ are 6 seats in the first row of guest seating.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: ACDS

Students love having lunch in Mrs. Lehman’s office with a small group of classmates. For this ultimate lunch bunch, your child and three friends will go out to lunch with Mrs. Lehman.

Restrictions: The lunch will take place on a mutually agreeable Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during the month of May or June.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Amy Lehman

Your child and 2 friends will get a VIP Club Level experience at the Washington Nationals game on Sunday, June 7^th to watch the reigning World Series champs take on the New York Mets. Students will meet Mr. Lieberman at the school and travel to Nationals Park for a full day of baseball fun! The kids will be treated to snacks and drinks and settle into Club Level seats to take in the game!

Restrictions: This outing is open to students in grades 5^th and up ONLY on Sunday, June 7^th. Parents will drop-off and pick-up students from ACDS.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Scott Lieberman and Danaher Corporation

Tell your little ones to get their rackets ready for an afternoon of backspins, topspins, and all around tennis fun!  Your child will LOVE the opportunity to bring 3 friends along to meet Ms. Opperman for a game of tennis at a local court in Alexandria. Don’t let it be your FAULT that you didn’t snag this fun outing!  After the kids win the Grand Slam, Ms. O will treat the crew to ice cream for a cool down treat. All levels welcome.

Restrictions: This experience is valid for students in grades K-3 on a mutually agreed upon date before June 30, 2020. Kids must be picked up and dropped off at tennis courts in the Alexandria area.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Christine Opperman

Are you raising a budding politician? Is your kid a government guru? If so, you can snag this opportunity for your child and 4 friends to go a private Capitol Tour with Mr. Girard. Students will head into DC for their Capitol Adventure and spend time getting a VIP experience checking out the Crypt, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall. Students will end the day with a snack nearby. 

Restrictions: This experience is valid for students in 5^th grade and above and will take place on a mutually agreed upon date (Monday-Friday) before June 30, 2020.

Value: Priceless

Donated by: Jim Girard and Lisa Goeas

Grab a vest, binoculars, and khaki pants and send your child and 4 friends on a journey into the bush with Mr. Ketchem and Mr. DiPiazza. While on safari at Roosevelt Island the kids will voyage into the wild and get a chance to see various wildlife native to the area. Mr. DiPiazza is an experienced birder and naturalist and will be able to help the kids identify the animals along their expedition. So, buckle up and get ready to explore the history and nature of this memorial island.

Restrictions: This experience is valid for students in grade 5 and up and will take place on a mutually agreed upon date before June 30, 2020. Parents will pick up and drop off at Roosevelt Island in McLean.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: BJ Ketchem and Chris DiPiazza

Your little artist and a friend will have a blast on a trip to Paint This! with Ms. Richardson. Kids will get to make something for themselves or someone else! They can paint boxes, vases or planters or make a mosaic from mirrors, picture frames and assorted plaques and trivets!

Restrictions: This one-hour outing is open to kids in grades 2-4 and will occur on a mutually agreeable date before June 30, 2020.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Angel Richardson

You’ll never worry about finding a space or having to cross Russell Road when you have your very own reserved space in the ACDS lot for the 2020-2021 school year.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: ACDS

First Graders and Ms. Samuel created an “action painting” inspired by Jackson Pollack. Each student splattered, dripped and swirled a color onto this abstract expressionist painting. This piece shouts fun and will look vibrant on any wall!

Value: Priceless

Donated By: The 1st grade Class and Rachel Samuel

It’s a sign-on party! Join Mr. Gullickson on Friday May 1^st (Parent/Teacher Conferences Day) in the ACDS Gym from 10am-12pm for an open gym party!  Dance to Mr. G’s tunes, shoot hoops, play tag, the opportunities are endless! Lunch will be provided. Open to all grades, limited space.

Price Per Participant: $25

Donated by: John Gullickson

Calling all meat and cheese lovers! Have you ever wanted to create the Instagram worthy meat and cheese boards you see all over social media, but you don’t know how to begin? Join the incredibly talented Alaina Breton as she gives you a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the ultimate charcuterie board for your next gathering! Attendees will receive an intimate class on how to make gorgeous boards look effortless and inviting. All materials will be provided for you and you will go home with a fully constructed 10×10 board to enjoy with family and friends! This adult only activity has very limited space and will take place on Sunday, April 26^th at 2PM at the Breton Home. Make sure you get on the list!

Price Per Participant: $50

Donated By: Alaina Breton

Don’t miss out on the chance to have the ACDS alley named after your child or family for the entire 2020-2021 school year!

Value: Priceless

Donated By: ACDS

Former ACDS Music Teacher, Andrew Pfeiffer, is the front man for this electric reggae band that plays all over the Mid-Atlantic region!  FeelFree’s smooth sound incorporates hard hitting horn lines, tasteful guitar work, and memorable melodies. The band was awarded Best Reggae Album of 2018 at Washington D.C.’s 31st annual Wammie Awards. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to bring the band to your next party for a private performance!  Check them out at http://feelfreemusic.com/listen-1/.

Restrictions: Minimum bid is $1,500. The band will play a two-hour show on a mutually agreeable date before March 14, 2021.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Andrew Pfeiffer, FeelFree, ACDS

Mr. West will take your child and one friend to Audi Field to cheer on DC United in Club Level Seats! They will have a great view of all the action from section C6, row 7, seats 1-3 (aisle). The seats come with access to Eagle Bank Club which includes food (by internationally renowned chef José Andrés) and beverages at no additional cost. The Club opens an hour before the game begins.

Restrictions: This outing is for students in grades 4 and up and will take place on a mutually agreeable date during the 2020 soccer season.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Chip West and the Rowe Family

Why did the teacher jump in the pool? To test the water! What’s a polar bears favorite stroke? Blubber-fly! If you think these are good just keep reading and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this auction item. Ms. Hellmuth and Ms. Shannon are pairing up and throwing an unforgettable pool party for one lucky winner and 3 friends. These kiddos will get to spend an afternoon of sunshine and swimming, while enjoying a picnic-style lunch prepared by the hosts themselves.

Restrictions: This item is valid only for students in grades 1^st – 3^rd. The pool party will take place on a warm, mutually agreeable day before June 30, 2020. While a lifeguard will be on duty, all children attending the event MUST have swimming experience and are overall comfortable around water. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up at The Gables in North Old Town.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Ashton Hellmuth and Sarah Shannon

Is your child impatiently waiting for the day when he/she gets to take on the faculty in the 8^th grade vs Faculty basketball game? Are you an 8^th grade parent who wants to avenge the loss of the class of 2020? Here is your chance! Your child and 4 friends will get a once in a lifetime chance to take on some of the best basketball talent the faculty has to offer in a 3-on-3 shootout! Each team will be comprised of 5 players to allow for substitutions. Choose your team wisely as the competition is stiff and isn’t holding back! There will be a post-game celebration for all involved!

Restrictions: This experience is valid for students in grade 5 and up and will take place on a mutually agreed upon date in the ACDS gym.

Value: Priceless

Donated by: BJ Ketchem, Ty Hart, Evan Jackson, Tarek Hbeichi, and Brian Stockless

Your child and four friends will join Señoras Gómez, Vargas y Escobar, for a “Fiesta Latina, Ritmo and Sabor” party. The party will start inside the ACDS kitchen for cooking- they will prepare and drink a kid-friendly red sangria, make salsa and pupusas, and for dessert, churros con chocolate! The private fiesta will get started after the cooking so kids can eat their homemade food with Latin music! Spanish games, dancing, Señor Wooly, and Karaoke will be on-hand to increase the fun and interactivity as requested.  The host will receive a small take-home gift.  ¡Olé!

Restrictions: This two-hour experience will occur on a mutually agreed upon date after school at ACDS before the end of the school year.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Tammy Gomez, Ada Vargas and Monica Escobar

Is your child’s room always filled with glitter and glue? Is he or she always making fun crafts for you or their friends? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect item for you! Your child and three friends will spend a “Crafternoon” at Paper Source with Ms. McDonald and Ms. Johnson. While there, students will use their best crafting skills as part of a creative card making class. After the class, the group will head into Old Town and pick up some ice cream and plan their next craft projects!

Restrictions: This experience is valid for students in grade 4 and up and will take place on a mutually agreed upon date before June 30, 2020. Parents will pick up and drop off at Paper Source.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Alison McDonald, Sophie Johnson, and Paper Source

Ever wonder what it’d be like to sleep over at ACDS? Your child and three friends, in grades 3 and up will find out, when they have a Friday night slumber party at ACDS with Ms. Holland, Ms. Komnik, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Stockless. They will cook dinner and dessert, play games, and watch a movie. The next morning will include breakfast before pickup time. Grab a sleeping bag – it’s going to be a blast!

Restrictions: The sleepover will take place on a mutually agreeable Friday night before the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Liz Holland, Gretchen Komnik, Evan Jackson and Brian Stockless

All ACDS Branded Gear! A Water Bottle, folding chair, garden guard, 2 wine glasses, battery pack, t-shirt, sweatshirt, pennant, foam finger, key chain, headband, magnet, notepad, pen, pair of socks, and drawstring backpack. Look stylish while supporting your Bobcats!

Restrictions: Shirts and socks can be exchanged for different size.

Value: $223

Donated By: ACDS and the Association of Parents

Second Graders and Ms. Samuel created a paper mosaic landscape using a variety of fancy papers. Each second grader carefully glued small pieces of paper to create an intricate one of a kind work of art that will be a special addition to anyone’s art collection.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: The 2nd grade Class and Rachel Samuel

Be among the first to see the new Trolls World Tour movie at this private ACDS screening at AMC Shirlington Theater on Premiere night!  Space is limited, so grab your seat now for the April 17th screening!

Price Per Participant: $25

Donated by: AMC Shirlington and ACDS

Your child will love walking down the K-2, 3-5, or 6-8 hallway bearing the name of your choosing during the 2020-2021 school year.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: ACDS

Where is Baby Pineapple? Have you seen our friend Flora? Where did Magic C Bunny go? Join Ms. Hall and Ms. Godek for a magical Saturday evening treasure hunt where your child and 5 friends will scour the school in search of these beloved kindergarten characters. After the treasure hunt, the kids will have pizza and get some free play time in the super centers. This package includes a Baby Pineapple Plush for your child to take home!

Restrictions: This experience is valid for Kindergarten through 2^nd grade on a mutually agreed upon date before June 30, 2020.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Ellie Hall and Lynne Godek

Your child and three friends will head to Mrs. Street’s house to duke it out in an ACDS version of Cake Wars! They’ll fuel up with some snacks while hearing the competition instructions. The children will then use icing, decorations, and their creativity to decorate mini cakes to match the Cake War theme of the day. Each child will receive their own set of baking tools to keep and will bring home an extra mini cake baked by Mrs. Street to share with their family.

Restrictions: This baking experience is valid for grades K-4^th and will take place after school on a mutually agreeable date between March 23^rd and May 29^th. Students will ride home with Mrs. Street after dismissal and will need to be picked up at 6PM. Mrs. Street’s home is not nut-free.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Jenn Street

If bowling is right up your alley, then sign your kid up for this experience with two of our Gutter Ball Gurus, Mr. Jackson and Mr. T. Your child and 3 friends will lace up their shoes for an afternoon of knocking down pins during a VIP party at Bowl America. Participants will have a chance to bowl 2 games and be treated to snacks, soft drinks and whole lot of fun!

Restrictions: This item is valid for students in grades 3 and up. The party will take place on a mutually agreeable day before June 30, 2020. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up at Bowl America Alexandria.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Evan Jackson, Tarek Hbeichi, and Bowl America

Have you ever wanted to honor your pet with a custom portrait to hang in your home? Look no further than our own sketch artist Mr. DiPiazza! He will take your photo of your favorite animal friend and turn it into a work of art! This is a one-of kind piece from a talented published illustrator!

Restrictions: Sketch will be created from portrait, not from a live session. Drawing will be rendered by June 30, 2020.

Value: Priceless

Donated by: Chris DiPiazza

Spend a Canada-themed Saturday morning with our very own real Canadian: Mr. Carr. Your child and 2 friends will join Mr. Carr for a half day of Canadian culture – right here in Northern Virginia!  Start with a visit to a Washington Capitals practice at Capitals IcePlex in Arlington. With a front-row view of the action and player autograph session following the practice, it’s like hanging out with your buds at the rink – only their names are Alex Ovechkin and Braden Holtby, eh?  Then it’s on to Cheesetique for a classic Canadian post-game meal: poutine.  Nothing warms you up after a morning at the rink like fries smothered in cheese and gravy.  Finally, as a souvenir (that’s French Canadian for souvenir) of their experience, they’ll head home with a special Canadian sweet treat. Now, take off, eh!

Restrictions: This experience is valid for students in grades 5 and up and will occur on a mutually agreed upon date. Students will be dropped off at ACDS and picked up at Cheesetique Shirlington.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Matt Carr

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Jump in the saddle for this bike riding adventure which will take your amateur cyclists throughout Alexandria for Tour de Alexandria! Your child and 4 friends will join Mr. Girard, Mr. Lovelady, and Mr. Mazur on a bike ride that will start at ACDS and go through Alexandria across the bridge into National Harbor. Students will have a chance to get a unique view of the area as they cross the bridge and pedal through the streets of the DMV.  After taking in the sites, the crew will head back to ACDS for pickup.

Restrictions: This experience is valid for students in grade 5 and up and will take place on a mutually agreed upon date before June 30, 2020.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Jim Girard, Luke Lovelady, Cahlan Mazur

Do you have a budding artist in your home? Someone who appreciates music, painting, sculpture, architecture and modern art? If so, send your child and 7 friends for a day of fun at the Kreeger Museum in DC with Ms. Issembert and Ms. Kirchner. The kids will get a private docent guided tour where they will walk among the 5 acres of sculpture filled gardens! Participants will take in the beautiful architecture designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson and see paintings by legendary artists Monet, Picasso, Renoir, Cezanne, Chagall, Miro, and Stella. Participants may also receive a special VIP experience from the Kreeger Family themselves!

Restrictions: This experience is valid for students in grades 3 and up and will take place on a mutually agreed upon date before June 15, 2020. Parents will drop off and pick up at the Museum.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Valerie Issembert, Meredith Kirchner, and the Kreeger Museum

The Kindergarteners and Ms. Samuel collaborated to create a one of a kind vibrant art piece. Each student painted watercolor circles, which were then juxtaposed to create a serene work of art that will look beautiful in any home or office.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: The Kindergarten Class and Rachel Samuel

Third Graders and Ms. Samuel created a tile mosaic work of art. Students chose a tile and glued many pieces to our wave inspired mosaic. Students also helped with the planning of our work of art considering how to juxtapose all of the fancy tiles to make this one of a kind art piece a special addition to anyone’s art collection.

Value: Priceless

Donated By: The 3rd grade Class and Rachel Samuel

Be among the first to see the new Marvel Studios’ Black Widow movie at this private ACDS screening at AMC Shirlington Theater on Premiere night!  Only 43 seats are available, so grab your seat now for the May 1st screening!

Please note May 1^st is a student holiday for parent/teacher conferences.

Price Per Participant: $25

Donated By: AMC Shirlington and ACDS

Come cheer on our Washington Wizards in a private luxury suite at the Capital One Arena! Enjoy the view of the game on Friday, April 3^rd against the Philadelphia 76ers from a private suite for your party of up to 12 people complete with 2 parking passes. Amenities include comfortable seating in a climate-controlled environment, private restrooms, early venue entry, and VIP parking.

Restrictions: Tickets are only valid for the Friday, April 3^rd game at 7PM. Food and drinks are not included but are available for purchase as a package or a la carte up to 24 hours before the game.

Value: $ 1,600

Donated By: Danaher Corporation

For all you DC Football Fans – come cheer on our other professional football team on Saturday, March 28^th at 2pm. Enjoy an afternoon watching our team defeat the Tampa Bay Vipers in these Eagle Bank Club seats at Audi Field. These 4 seats are located in Section C5, Row 5 and provide access to Audi Field’s signature lounge and an amazing view of the action. The Eagle Bank Club features 10,000 square feet of bar and lounge space as well as a 2,500 square foot outdoor balcony overlooking the fan plaza.

Restrictions These tickets are only valid for the game on Saturday, March 28^th at 2PM. Food and drink not included.

Value: $400

Donated By: The Burner Family

Enjoy 2 different family fun outings to take in some college baseball. This package includes a set of 4 tickets to a University of Virginia baseball game and one set of 4 tickets to a West Virginia University baseball game. Both packages are for a game of your choice during the 2020 Baseball season.

Value: $80

Donated By: UVA Athletics and WVU Athletics

Play hooky on a beautiful spring day and head south to Fredericksburg with 3 of your pals and use these 4 VIP passes to play 18 holes of golf. Discover The Gauntlet, one of Virginia’s finest golf courses in Fredericksburg. Opened in 1995, their par 72, 6,900-yard, P.B. Dye championship layout features lush zoysia fairways, and smooth, consistent bent grass greens. Set around the lake of Curtis Memorial Park in Fredericksburg, The Gauntlet has made its mark, reaching top recognitions such as Golf Digest’s “Top 10 New Course to Play in the US” and Washington Golf Monthly’s “100 Best Courses to Play in the Mid-Atlantic”.

Restrictions: Passes include greens fee only; cart fee is not included. Pass can be used Monday- Friday anytime, or after 1PM on weekends and holidays.

Value: $150

Donated By: Gauntlet Golf Club

For the ultimate collector and Nationals fan! The winner will receive an autographed baseball by Washington National’s shortstop Trea Turner showcased in a grandstand baseball display on a wood base. This package also includes a Special Edition 2019 World Series Championship etched bottle of red wine. Turner played college baseball at North Carolina State. The San Diego Padres selected Turner in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, and traded him to the Nationals in 2015. He made his MLB debut with the Nationals on August 21, 2015.

Value: $215

Donated By: Washington Nationals and ACDS

Come enjoy a fun evening with fantastic seats at Audi Field to cheer on DC United Soccer! Enjoy the game on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 vs. FC Dallas with a package that includes 6 tickets at midfield, Section C2, Row 1. These seats provide access to the Eagle Bank Club signature lounge which is located right above the action on Audi Field’s east sideline which has an amazing view of the action! The Club features 10,000 square feet of bar and lounge space as well as a 2,500 square foot outdoor balcony overlooking the fan plaza. This package includes food, beer, wine, and soft drinks. VIP access to the lounge begins 2 hours prior to the game and continues throughout the 75-minute game.

Restrictions: These tickets are valid only for the game on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Value: $1,200

Donated By: Gold Crust Baking Company

Enjoy an afternoon watching a fast paced, fun game of Professional Ultimate Frisbee followed by a pizza dinner. Watch the DC Breeze compete for the American Ultimate Disc League Championship. This package includes 4 DC Breeze Game Tickets and 2 frisbees for a game of your choice on 4/11, 4/25, 5/16, 5/31, 6/20, or 7/18, plus a $75 gift certificate to Bugsy’s Restaurant in Alexandria. DC Breeze games are played at Catholic University in DC.

Value: $165

Donated By: DC Breeze and Bugsy’s

A fun day of basketball with a bite to eat. Enjoy 4 tickets to a Hoyas men’s basketball game of your choice. Seats will be in the 100 or 200 levels of Capital One Arena during the 2020-21 Season. Enjoy a meal either before or after the game with a $50 gift certificate to TJ Stone’s in Alexandria.

Value: $130

Donated By: Georgetown Hoyas Athletics and TJ Stones

Autographed Redskins collector’s football signed by defensive end Ryan Kerrigan and showcased in an acrylic football display case. Kerrigan played college football at Purdue, where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American, and was drafted by the Redskins in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He is the all-time leader for consecutive starts by a left outside linebacker in NFL history.

Value: $143

Donated By: Washington Redskins

Authentic signed photo of Mystics star forward Emma Messeman set in a shatter resistant glass black shadow box frame. Messeman was the 2011 FIBA Europe Young Women’s Player of the Year and the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP. She was drafted 19th overall in the second round of the 2013 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics.

Value: $50

Donated By: Washington Mystics

Head to Nationals Park to enjoy an exciting Washington Nationals baseball game with these 4 Club Level tickets for a mutually agreeable game during the 2020 season from a view along the third base line.

Value: $300

Donated By: The Oehler Family

Take a road trip to enjoy a JMU Basketball game followed by a stop at the Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Lexington, VA. Package includes 4 JMU basketball game tickets plus a Devils Backbone Swag pack which includes a hat, growler, sunglasses, sticker, keychain bottle opener, koozie, bandana and a $10 gift card to use at the brewery.

Restrictions: JMU certificate must be redeemed in advance. Some game restrictions apply. Certificate does not expire.

Value: $ 104.50

Donated By: JMU Dukes Athletics and Devil’s Backbone Brewery

Winner and three guests will join host Matt McGrew, ACDS 4^th grade parent, at an agreed-upon date in 2020 for a round of golf at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. RTJ Golf Club is a par 72-course that plays between 5,570 and 7,425 yards and was founded and created by legendary golf course designer Robert Trent Jones who also created courses such as Spyglass Hill, Congressional Country Club, Firestone Country Club and Bellerive Country Club. The course hosted the inaugural Presidents Cup in 1994, and again in 1996, 2000, and 2005, as well as a PGA Tour event in 2015.

Value: $650

Donated By: The McGrew Family

A one of a kind golf ball autographed by retired Golf Hall of Famer, Jack Nicklaus and showcased in a glass cherry oak golf ball display case. Nicklaus has won 18 Major championships, including 6 Masters Tournaments. This golf ball was signed by Nicklaus specifically for the ACDS Auction.

Value: $475

Donated By: Jack Nicklaus and John Ryder, Washington Speakers Bureau

Get ready to step out in style for the 2020 Washington Nationals Baseball Season! Adorn yourself with these game-used baseball stylish cuff links and earrings. For the fashionable Nats fans!

Value: $200

Donated By: Twist Boutique

Your child can enjoy a 5 day pass at Steve and Kate’s Summer Camp for 2020. The winner will also pick up a stylish swag pack to get them ready for a summer of fun!

Restrictions: Certificate can be used for children 5 years and older at any location.

Value: $500

Donated By: Steve and Kate’s Camp

Beyond Sticks camps teach character, leadership, and performance mindset through field hockey. All Beyond the Sticks coaches are current NCAA head and assistant coaches.

Restrictions: Does not apply to camps run through Summer at Potomac. All other programs are eligible. 

Value: $520

Donated By: Beyond Sticks Field Hockey Camp

Enjoy a 1 month Family Membership at the Alexandria YMCA!

Restrictions: Expires June 30, 2020, for new members only

Value: $228

Donated By: Alexandria YMCA

Take your Picnic Basket and this $20 Gift certificate to Fresh Market and load up on food and snacks as you head to Wolf Trap! Your 2 tickets to the amphitheater will give you access to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert performed by the National Symphony Orchestra.

Restrictions: Wolf Trap tickets are only valid for the Harry Potter show on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 8PM

Value: $135

Donated By: Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and Fresh Market

This Bluemont Experience Package provides you with a family season pass to Great Country Farms, a 400-acre working farm situated at the base the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains outside the village of Bluemont, VA. This package also includes a tasting experience at Bluemont Vineyard and Dirt Farm Brewery both situated on the Bluemont property.

Value: $281

Donated By: Bluemont Vineyard/Great Country Farms

Climb. Play. Grow. And don’t forget to eat afterwards! Take the family and enjoy 4 day passes or 4 open climb passes at Crystal City’s premier climbing gym, Earthtreks! After you’ve worked up an appetite, head to Hard Times Café and use your $50 worth of gift cards to order some chili (or anything else on the menu).

Value: $190

Donated By: Earth Treks Climbing and Hard Times Café

Pamper your pooch with a $50 gift card to Olde Towne School for Dogs and a $75 gift card to For Pet’s Sake. Your dog will come out looking and feeling like a million bucks!

Value: $125

Donated By: For Pet’s Sake All Breed Dog and Cat Grooming Salon and Olde Towne School for Dogs

The Piano Studio of Old Town Alexandria is offering 4 classes this summer for your budding Beethoven! Students will learn from instructor Julie Zupan during the July 5^th – August 29^th summer session, right in the heart of Old Town!

Value: $175

Donated By: The Piano Studio of Old Town Alexandria

Get you family photos taken by Steve Johnson Photography! Enjoy a portrait session and $150 Print Credit. A Certified Professional Photographer, Johnson is a member of Professional Photographers of America, the Virginia Professional Photographers Association and the New York Institute of Photography. Check out his work here: https://www.stevejohnson.photography/

Value: $ 400

Donated By: Steve Johnson Photography

For the Old Town Foodie! Enjoy a $50 gift certificate to Brabo Tasting Room, a $75 gift card to the Common Plate Hospitality Group (Augies Mussel House and Beer Garden, Mason Social, and Urbano 116), and a $25 Gift Card to Daniel O’Connell’s. We’ll even throw in a Daniel O’Connell’s umbrella in case it starts to rain!

Value: $150

Donated By: Brabo Tasting Room, Common Plate Hospitality Restaurant, Daniel O’Connell’s Restaurant.

Chocolate and Charcuterie go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly and this package includes lots of awesome goodies from Trader Joes to make an epic Charcuterie Board- including the cutting board! Pair your goodies with chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate with this Ranger Chocolate haul! Including a granola gift set a bundle of their assorted mini-bars, and various other products including their awarding winning caramel chocolate sauce which won Food & Wine’s Best Caramel Sauces in 2016: https://www.foodandwine.com/condiments/dessert-sauces/fw-taste-test-best-caramel-sauces

Value: $80

Donated By: Ranger Chocolate and Trader Joes Alexandria

Enjoy a one-week session of St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Summertimes Day Camp.

Restrictions: Enjoy a one-week session of Summertimes Day Camp during one of the nine weeks of 2020 camp: June 15-19; June 22-26; June 29-July 2; July 6-10; July 14-17; July 20-24; July 27-31; August 3-7; August 10-14. Morning Care, Extended Day, and the optional lunch program are not included.

Value: $425

Donated By: Summertimes Camp at SSSA

One 8-10 week session of Creative Movement and Acting classes for children aged 4 to 12. Alexandria Children’s Theatre’s (ACT) fun-filled classes combine movement and acting games to help build confidence and encourage self-expression. All students perform on stage at the end of each 8-10 week session. Classes take place at Burgundy Farm School.

Value: $175

Donated By: Alexandria Children’s Theatre www.ACTheatre.com

Take your family on tour of local theater and arts experiences! Start with 2 tickets to Strathmore in Bethesda to enjoy world-class visual and performing arts. You can then head to Imagination Stage 10 minutes down the road and use your 2 tickets to take in a performance in the Lerner Family Theatre. Head down to the National Mall and enjoy 4 tickets to the Discovery Theater where you can watch a performance for any of their winter, spring, and early summer shows. Treat your creative little prodigy to a meal after each adventure! Choose from Chuy’s, Tequila Taco, and Momofuku!

Value: $ 279

Donated By: Imagination stage, Discovery Theater, Strathmore, Chuy’s, Tequila Taco, and Momofuku.

Take your family down to the state capital and enjoy unlimited access to all 4 museum locations for one year for 2 adults and all children under 18 in your household.

Value: $140

Donated By: Children’s Museum of Richmond

Head into the “Charm City’s” Inner Harbor to explore the Historic Ships of Baltimore with these 2 fleet passes. While there, curb your hunger with a trip to Glory Days Grill with $50 worth of gift certificates.

Value: $86

Donated By: Historic Ships of Baltimore and Glory Days Grill

Alexandria has its own rock climbing gym! Get out of the house for Friday night family fun at Sportrock Climbing Center, right here in Alexandria! The winner will receive passes for 4 to Friday Night Heights! Every Friday night Sportrock invites you to join them for 90 minutes of all-you-can-climb fun with an instructor! After you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to Lena’s wood-fire pizza and enjoy a pie!

Restrictions: Climbers must be 5 years and older. Restaurant gift card also valid at The Majestic, Palette 22, Mia’s Italian Kitchen, Hi-Tide Lounge, Vola’s Dockside Grill, Theismann’s, and Café Tu Tango.

Value: $125

Donated By: Sport Rock and Alexandria Restaurant Partners

Send your dog to daycare for 3 full days at A Dog’s Day Out, plus an introduction evaluation.

Value: $120

Donated By: A Dog’s Day Out

Kids ages 4-17 can take 3 hours of cello lessons in Vienna, from John Kaboff of the Kaboff Cello School. Acclaimed cellist and dedicated pedagogue, Kaboff will work with your child to learn classical music via the cello.

Value: $ 390

Donated By: Kaboff Cello School

Have you ever wanted a classic portrait painted of your loved one or entire family? Well here is your chance! This certificate valid at Lubin Portrait Studio in Fairfax and is good for the pre-portrait consultation, an hour long in studio session, and a custom, handcrafted 11×14 Imperial Portrait mounted to a canvas.

Value: $2,000

Donated By: Lubin Portrait Studio

What’s your favorite BBQ spot in the area? Time to pit these faves against each other! Take your $25 Rocklands gift certificate and go toe-toe with your $10 Famous Dave’s gift card! No matter which one you like more, YOU are the real winner! You’ll even have 3 bottles of BBQ sauce, and a sauce mop to use on your own grill.

Value: $50

Donated By: Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company and Famous Dave’s BBQ

Take your kiddos to get a haircut at any local Hair Cuttery with this $50 Gift card. After the chop, use your $25 Gift card to eat at Carlyle, Best Buns, or Mike’s American Grill.

Value: $75

Donated By: Hair Cuttery and Great American Restaurants

Enjoy one week of camp at any of Headfirst’s locations in Alexandria, VA, NW Washington, DC, Bethesda, MD, Leesburg, VA or Oakton, VA during the summer of 2020.

Restrictions: Certificate expires August 1, 2020 and can be used for Headfirst multisport camp, day camp, junior day camp or innovators Inc. for children 3-13 years old.

Value: $ 499

Donated By: Headfirst Camp

Your little one can enjoy one month of group swim lessons (including registration fee) at Goldfish Swim School in Alexandria. This package comes with 4 family swim passes for your entire crew to enjoy!

Value: $210

Donated By: Goldfish Swim School

Use these 5 certificates to start your morning with bagels with cream cheese from Bruegger’s Bagels. Then head to Old Town to a Hooray for Books! Storytime for up to 12 kids.

Value: $115

Donated By: Hooray for Books! and Bruegger’s Bagels

Take your spy in training to the International Spy Museum in DC and enjoy a meal at family friendly restaurant, Chadwicks in Alexandria.

Value: $100

Donated By: The Spy Museum and Chadwicks

Take the family to Wintergreen Resort and use these 4 recreation tickets to enjoy everything they have to offer! Choose from skiing or snowboarding, a tubing ticket at The Plunge, Admission to Lake Monocan, Lake Monocan Boat Rental, Admission to the Aquatics & Fitness Center, Ice Skating, Discovery Ridge 5-Pack, 18 holes of Golf at Stoney Creek, or one hour of Outdoor Tennis.

Restrictions: Each pass can be used for one activity per person. Valid Sunday after 12pm through Friday, non-holiday.

Value: $148

Donated By: Wintergreen Resort

Head down to Flight Fit N Fun and jump to your hearts content with these 4 one-hour jump passes good for the whole family! Glory Days Grill is the perfect place to feed your appetite as you use your $50 in gift certificates to order food.

Value: $126

Donated By: Flight Fit N Fun and Glory Days Grill

Put your animal in swanky digs while you’re away! Send your pet for a 3 night stay and spa bath at Olde Town Pet Resort, the DMV’s premier pet boarding for dogs and cats. Valid at all locations.

Value: $350

Donated By: Olde Towne Pet Resort

Your child will thank you later once you snap up this $1,200 gift certificate to Iverson Orthodontics in Arlington.

Restrictions: Valid for new patient only. Certificate may be used towards any service or treatment in office, including Invisalign.

Value: $1,200

Donated By: Iverson Orthodontics

The Human Rights Campaign is focused on bringing people together to fight for LGBTQ equality. What better way to bring people together than with Ice Cream! Check out these eight- 16 fl. oz ice cream bowls which were a collaboration between home décor giant, West Elm, and Ice Cream juggernaut, Ben & Jerrys. They will make the perfect addition to any home and help you show your support for equality! If you’d rather go out for ice cream, check-out Alexandria’s newest ice cream spot with this $25 Jeni’s Ice Cream Gift Card.

Value: $125

Donated By: Human Rights Campaign and Jeni’s Ice Cream

Christina June is the author of It started with Goodbye, Everywhere You Want to Be and No Place Like Here. She writes young adult contemporary fiction when she’s not writing college recommendation letters during her day job as a school counselor.  She loves the little moments in life that help someone discover who they’re meant to become – whether it’s her students or her characters. Christina is a voracious reader, loves to travel, and hopes to one day be bicoastal – the east coast of the US and the east coast of Scotland.  Christina June is also the wife of our very own Head of Middle School, BJ Ketchem!

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Christina June

Brighten your home or office with six months of flowers delivered to you from Helen Olivia Flowers.  Local Alexandria florist, Helen Olivia, serves the metropolitan area and is renowned for exquisite high-end floral designs. The winner will receive a beautiful fresh floral arrangement delivered to your home every month for six months.

Value: $540

Donated By: Helen Olivia Flowers

Refresh your look! Have you always wanted to try permanent hair removal, Botox, mini-liposuction or a mini-lift?  Then this package is for you! Local Alexandria Izalia Hair Removal and Rejuvenation Spa is the Metro’s premier and award-winning spa for laser hair removal.  With cutting edge lasers and exceptional service, you will enjoy permanent hair removal in five treatments for any small area (upper lip, ears, chin, etc.).  Never shave, thread or pluck again!

Take your $100 gift certificate to Vita Surgical Group in D.C. This certificate can be used for Botox, Dysport, Restylane, fillers, laser hair removal, mini-lift, mini neck lift, mini-liposuction, eyelid/bag surgery or Retin A, retinoic acid or Vitamin E moisturizers. Additionally, there are two gift certificates to protect your skin!  Enjoy $19 worth of Sun Negative Anti-Aging Sun blocker for sensitive skin and $29 blocker gel for oily skin. Vital Surgical Group gets great reviews for cosmetic procedures!

Value: $748

Donated By: Izalia Laser Spa and Vita Surgical Group

Refresh your look! Have you always wanted to try permanent hair removal, Botox, mini-liposuction or a mini-lift?  Then this package is for you! Local Alexandria Izalia Hair Removal and Rejuvenation Spa is the Metro’s premier and award-winning spa for laser hair removal.  With cutting edge lasers and exceptional service, you will enjoy permanent hair removal in five treatments for any small area (upper lip, ears, chin, etc.).  Never shave, thread or pluck again!

Give the gift of massage to yourself or to a friend and heal yourself through massage with this gift certificate for a 60-minute massage at Yulli Therapeutic Healing Center in McLean.

Value: $115

Donated By: Yulli Therapeutic Healing Center

Test your inner yogi with 12 yoga classes from Ease Yoga in Del Ray! Invite your new yoga friends to join you on a walk down to Cheesetique to sample cheeses from all over the world with your $50 gift card.

Value: $230

Donated By: Ease Yoga & Cafe and Cheesetique

Styling Experience includes an in-person fitting and style discussion at Ali’s studio in Alexandria. Leave this meeting knowing your proportions, proper silhouette options and style trajectory. Receive a personalized packet showing you how to shop based on your body type, lifestyle and budget. Learn which brands to gravitate towards, which styles to wear and which styles to stay away from. Receive a multiple page PDF with all the information you need to feel confident with shopping on your own! Use all of Ali’s tips and tricks to start your new wardrobe with $100 gift cards to both Bishop Boutique and The Hive!

Value: $650

Donated By: Ali Hellmuth, Bishop Boutique, and The Hive

Adorn yourself with these authentic 14 carat yellow gold dainty tube hoop earrings. Buy them as a gift, or for yourself! These stunning hoops will cater to the style and fashion sense of almost anyone!

Value: $200

Donated By: B&C Jewelers

Put some romance back into your life with an Arlington staycation! You and your significant other will catch a show at Signature Theatre in Shirlington followed by dinner at nearby Copperwood Tavern. Spend the night in the lap of luxury at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City! Wake up the next morning and enjoy breakfast for two in the hotel.

Restrictions: Ritz-Carlton hotel night is valid for a weekend stay in Pentagon City. Theatre tickets cannot be used on for Saturday evening, holidays, pride night or Mamma Mia performances. 

Value: $509

Donated By: Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, Signature Theatre, and Copperwood Tavern

A Lawyer’s dream! Own this personalized copy of “Inside the Supreme Court: The Institution and its Procedures- Second Edition.” This book analyzes the Supreme Court, from the nomination process to proposals for reform. After purchase, Author Thomas Krattenmaker will personalize the book for the winner. Don’t miss a chance to own this priceless gem!

Value: Priceless

Donated By: Thomas Krattenmaker

Wine lovers will love this basket!  Enjoy a wine tasting party in your home for yourself and 14 guests with wine expert Diane Nozik.  Additionally, this gift basket has a bottle of red and white wine, an on-glass red wine aerator, wine and food pairing chart, pairing recipes, mulling spices for spiced wine, and a wine glass writer.

Value: $150

Donated By: Diane Nozik, WineShop At Home

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Value: Details coming soon!

Donated By: The Sendi Cosmetic Surgery Center

TREAT yourself to a full day of pampering with a 60-minute massage at Old Town Massage Center, a beautiful manicure at New Del Ray Nails and Spa and a haircut with Dalila at Salon 46. After all that beautification stop in at Alexandria Pastry Shop and enjoy a nice lunch and TREAT with your $30 gift card.

Value: $240

Donated By: Old Town Massage Center, New Del Ray Nails and Spa, Salon 46 and Alexandria Pastry shop

Put your legs to the test with this 5-class package for indoor cycling at Ascend Cycle in Del Ray. After your cool down, head a few blocks over to Kiskadee to get new clothes with your $50 gift card.

Value: $145

Donated By: Ascend Cycle & Underground and Kiskadee

Are you interested in finding the most comfortable shoes for every aspect of your life? Have you seen the new “On” running shoes and thought- I have to have those! By winning this item you will be well on your way to relaxed steps in the World’s Finest Comfort Footwear at Comfort One Shoes with two- $100 gift certificates!

Value: $200

Donated By: Comfort One Shoes

Spend a Sunday with a friend brunching and crafting in Old Town! Enjoy a delightful brunch for 2 at Blackwall Hitch, then use your $50 gift certificate and head to A&R Workshop to work on a fun décor project you can display in your home!

Value: $122

Donated By: A&R Workshop and Blackwall Hitch

Get peace of mind with this versatile indoor/outdoor wire-free camera that features 2-year battery life, 2-way audio, customizable motion detection, and live-view recording. With 2-way audio, Blink XT2 lets you be there from anywhere. The camera also features night vision and motion detection to help you keep an eye on your home 24/7.

Value: $100

Donated By: The Noufal/Amat Family

Head into Fairfax to enjoy a show at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University. Take a romantic stroll down to the town square and enjoy dinner at Ornery Beer Co. Public House.

Value: $170

Donated By: Center for the Arts at George Mason and Ornery Beer Co. Public House

A regional wine lovers wine trail.  Enjoy tours and tastings in three states/districts!  Begin with a Coopers Hawk wine tasting with gourmet chocolate truffles in Reston or a location of your choice. Then, hop over to D.C. to tour and taste City Winery’s delicious offerings. Finally, take a scenic drive to quaint lovely Mount Airy, Maryland and enjoy a leisurely wine and cheese tasting.

Value: $247

Donated By: Linganore Cellars, City Winery, Coopers Hawk

A day of Wellness and relaxation!  Enjoy a full wellness evaluation and a one-hour therapeutic massage at the Chiropractic Wellness Center.

Value: $295

Donated By: King Street Chiropractic

Get your day off to the right start by filling your new Peets thermos with a cup of coffee made with your bag of Peets coffee grounds! With this jolt of caffeine, you can throw on your Peets t-shirt and head to Spark Yoga to take classes with this $100 gift certificate.

Value: $168

Donated By: Spark Yoga and Peets Coffee

Re·le·vé to the highest level and channel your inner ballerina with this 10-class pack from Studio Barre Alexandria. You will look the part with your Studio Barre tote bag and Tavi Noir Barre socks. After your cool down, head a few blocks over to Twist Boutique to get new clothes with your $100 gift card.

Restrictions: Barre classes expire 1 year from first class.

Value: $330

Donated By: Twist Boutique and Studio Barre

Look stylish in your new designer sunglasses from Marc by Marc Jacobs. You can choose to store them in your new Neiman Marcus clutch or Marc Jacobs makeup bag, but you’ll have to make room for all your new makeup and skincare samples! Sample Marc Jacobs mascara, eyeliner, and highliner eye crayon, as well as YSL Magnificent Gold perfume, HUM Daily Cleanse Dietary Supplement, Dior Prestige La Crème, and Molton Brown Shower and Bath Gel.

Value: $199

Donated By: Eye 2 Eye and Neiman Marcus- Marc Jacobs Makeup Counter

Two-hour in-home consultation with owner, Lynn Tanger, to discuss your design goals and any items on your design bucket list. On this two-hour walk-through, you’ll address areas you are looking to update or change, as well as areas that might have you stumped!  The focus of the consultation will be driven by your questions and needs and may include paint and trim colors, general space layout guidance, furniture ideas, home styling tips, and recommendations for lighting and window treatments. After your consultation with Lynn, you can use your $100 gift cards from Red Barn Mercantile and Potomac Paint and Design to get to work on making your house into a new stylish home!

Value: $475

Donated By: Lynn Tanger Interiors, Red Barn Mercantile and Potomac Paint and Design

Spend an evening jammin out to local and independent musical acts with 2 tickets to Jammin Java, Vienna’s music club and coffee bar. The 200-seat venue has hosted eminent artists such as Nick Jonas, Paramore, Bon Iver, Meiko and Ingrid Michaelson. Before the show don’t forget to grab dinner at Mango Mike’s newest upscale eatery, Whiskey & Oyster.

Restrictions: Tickets cannot be used for a SOLD-OUT show or private event. They cannot be used online, must be used in person at the box office and are good for general admission only.

Value: $90

Donated By: Jammin Java and Whiskey & Oyster