NEW WEST ARMCHAIR AUCTION RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

NEW WEST ARMCHAIR AUCTION
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for participating in the New West Armchair Auction! Below you will find a
description and bid sheet for the outings that our New West teachers, principals and
staff have generously donated to this year’s auction.
The “Armchair Auction” gives each family an opportunity to bid on these incredible
donations from the comfort of your armchairs. Remember, all proceeds directly support
the wonderful programs at our school.
For your convenience, you may bid online at
https://newwest.formstack.com/forms/armchair_auction until 8pm on Friday, April
10th.
Or, you may print the bid sheet and return it to the front office by Friday, April 10th @
3:30pm.
Please read the following rules and instructions carefully.
IF YOU’RE BIDDING ONLINE:
1. Fill in the requested information and write the MOST you are willing to spend for
each item. Please note that there is a minimum bid amount and maximum # of
winners given for each outing. You may bid on as many items as you like. The
highest bidders for each item will win the outing. You may include your credit card
information, but it is not required. YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNLESS YOU
WIN. (Go to Step 4.)
IF YOU’RE USING THE BID SHEET:
1. Print the form and fill in the requested information. Write the MOST you are willing to
spend for each item. Please note that there is a minimum bid amount and maximum
# of winners given for each outing. You may bid on as many items as you like.
Please sign your bid. The highest bidders for each item will win the outing. You
may include your credit card information, but it is not required. YOU WILL NOT BE
CHARGED UNLESS YOU WIN.
2. Place your bid sheet in an envelope and seal it. (Do not send any payment with your
bid.)
3. Return it to your child’s teacher or put it in the “Armchair Auction Box” in the front
office. (Go to Step 4).
4. All bids must be PLACED ONLINE BY 8PM or paper bids turned in by Friday, March
21st, NO LATER THAN 3:30 p.m. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
5. If there is a tie, tying bidders will be notified and a run-off will be conducted via
sealed bid.
6. The winners’ names will be announced at school and posted on our website by April
12th. Winners will also be notified via email.
7. All winners must pay for their item(s) by April 19th.
8. Payment may be made by cash, check (payable to New West Charter), VISA,
MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Again, do not send payment with your
bid. Payments will be accepted only after winner notifications have been made.
All sales are final.
9. You are responsible for all of your winning bids. If you are bidding on multiple items,
please be sure you are willing and able to pay for all bids in case you win all of them.
TIPS FOR WINNING THE BIDS:
1. Bid high. These are incredible opportunities and are bound to be popular.
2. Bid creatively. We’ve all seen “The Price is Right.” Sometimes it’s that quirky bid of
$151.50 that wins the bid.
3. Coordinate with other families so your child can go on the outing with friends. Call
the parents of your child’s friends and decide on a bid that each of you will bid
individually in hopes of winning together. Remember, each bid is individual.
4. Don’t forget! Remember last year when you missed the deadline?
5. Have fun and be generous! Remember, all proceeds benefit the school and our
children!
Bid High, Bid Generously...and GOOD LUCK!
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Box like a an Olympian and Sting Like a Bee with Mr.
“Mad”lansacay
Min. Bid: $150
# of Winners: 4
Date: Saturday, April 25
Morning
Want to know the secret behind Mr. Madlansacay’s strong and silent
personality? Join him for a BOXING TRAINING SESSION with former
Olympians and World Champions! After burning through some aggression,
you’ll go out for a well-deserved treat. TOP FOUR BIDDERS WIN!
BBQ Feast and Engaging Dinner Conversation with Mr. Sigler &
Mr. Straka
Min. Bid: $50
# of Winners: 8
Date: Wednesday, May 13,
after school
Calling all Middle and High School Students! Join Mr. Sigler and Mr. Straka for
an afternoon of award-winning BBQ and engaging dinner conversation—NO
CELL PHONES AT THE DINNER TABLE! Let’s feast, discuss & listen to each
other over smoked meats, mac ‘n’ cheese and Kool-Aid! TOP EIGHT BIDDERS
WIN!
Cinco de Mayo with Ms. Sandra & Ms. Esther
Min. Bid: $75
# of Winners: 6
Date: Saturday, May 2
Join the Fiesta!!! Come celebrate CINCO DE MAYO with Ms. Esther and
Ms. Sandra at Placita Olvera in Downtown Los Angeles! The celebration
starts with a tour of the world-famous Olvera Street and El Pueblo
Historical Monument. Enjoy a memorable lunch at the El Paso Inn
Mexican restaurant while listening to and enjoying traditional Mexican
music. You’ll end the day with light shopping at the array of exhibitor
booths. Don’t forget your sombreros! TOP SIX BIDDERS WIN!
Come Sail Away with Ms. Sinclair & Ms. Biggs
Min. Bid: $100
# of Winners: 4
Date: Sunday, May 9th
10am-2pm
(Date may change due to
bad weather.)
Feel the refreshing ocean breeze and taste the salt air as you Sail from Marina
del Rey toward Santa Monica Pier on Ms. Sinclair’s 27-ft. sailboat. The 4-hour
trip will begin and end in Marina del Rey. Light snacks are included. Come
prepared for an adventure on the high seas! TOP FOUR BIDDERS WIN!
Dave & Buster’s with Mr. Melgar & Coach Martinez
Min. Bid: $85
# of Winners: 8
Date: Monday, April 27
After school
Get your GAME ON! Join Coach Martinez and Mr. Melgar for a friendly game of
skee ball, Temple Run, Ms. Pac Man or any of the 200 + arcade games in the
D&B midway. You can grab some nourishment in between games to keep up
your stamina. TOP EIGHT BIDDERS WIN!
New West Vs. The Wild with Ms. Shore & Mr. Nevins
Min. Bid: $50
# of Winners: 8
Date: Wednesday, April 22
After school
A challenging hike awaits anyone who dares! Our destination will be Solstice
Waterfall, so be ready to get your feet wet. Along the way enjoy a tree tunnel,
random rock scrambles, a dip in the refreshing pond and a lunch that will be
eaten in the confines of an ancient, burnt down house. TOP EIGHT BIDDERS
WIN!
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I Scream, You Scream , We All Scream at Six Flags with Ms.
Lauren & Coach P. (High School Students Only)
Min. Bid: $100
# of Winners: 8
Date: Saturday, April 25
Do you enjoy rollercoasters? Do you want to have an awesome time at the best
amusement park in Southern California? Then join Ms. Lauren and Coach P. on
a SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE. Includes yummy lunch!
TOP EIGHT BIDDERS WIN!
(HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY)
Fly Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease with Mrs. Hartigan
& Mrs. Sigler
Min. Bid: $150
# of Winners: 6
Date: Friday X-Block, May 1st
(during school and lunch)
Challenge yourself to take flight at the New York Trapeze School in Santa
Monica! Experience a thrilling 2-hour Trapeze lesson with Mrs. Hartigan and
Mrs. Sigler and celebrate your achievements with a frozen treat afterwards.
Students will climb a ladder high atop the pier, swing on a grand trapeze and fall
through the air into an awaiting, giant net. Whee! TOP SIX BIDDERS WIN!
Park Hopping at Disneyland/California Adventure with Mr.
Jansen!
Min. Bid: $250
# of winners: 4
Date: Saturday, April 25th
12N-10p
Enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth in the Happiest of Ways! Four lucky
students will win a chance to experience Disneyland AND California
Adventure and with Mr. Jansen. Dinner included. TOP FOUR BIDDERS
WIN!
Color Me Mine with Ms. Bergan & Ms. Newsome
Min. Bid: $50
# of Winners: 8
Date: Wednesday, April 22
After school
Join Ms. Bergan and Ms. Newsome for an afternoon of fun at COLOR ME
MINE, where everyone is an artist! Have fun decorating a mug, bowl or
ceramic sculpture followed by a frozen yogurt treat. TOP EIGHT
BIDDERS WIN!
Mani/Pedi and Dessert with Mrs. Slaughter & Ms. Wilson
Min. Bid: $50
# of Winners: 6
Date: Wednesday, April 15
1:30-3:45
Join Mrs. Slaughter and Ms. Wilson for an afternoon of pampering. Sit
back, relax and enjoy a mani and pedi. You’ll also enjoy indulging in an
afternoon delight from one of L.A.’s eclectic, local bakeries offering the
yummiest of desserts. TOP 6 BIDDERS WIN!
Golf N Stuff & Stuff & Stuff with Mrs. LaPlaca
Min. Bid: $50
# of Winners: 4
Date: Saturday, May 2
Early afternoon
Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun including a round of miniature golf,
choice of go karts, bumper boats or bumper cars and arcade games.
You’ll also enjoy a pizza lunch! All happening at Golf N Stuff in Norwalk.
TOP FOUR BIDDERS WIN!
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New West Chopped Challenge with Ms. Newsome & Mr.
Madlansacay
Min. Bid: $100
# of Winners: 8
Date: Friday, April 17
After School
Do you love cooking? Are you a Master Chef? Get ready for the ultimate
Chopped Challenge, where you put your culinary arts skills into action.
TOP EIGHT BIDDERS WIN!
Bike and Strike with Ms. Thompson & Ms. Recor
Min. Bid: $75
# of Winners: 8
Date: Saturday, May16th
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Enjoy a 2-hour bike ride/rental along the Santa Monica bike path. Break
for lunch (at a local hang out) or picnic on the beautiful beach. End the
outing with a game or two of bowling at BowlMor on Pico. TOP EIGHT
BIDDERS WIN!
Girls’ Night Out with Ms. Shorthouse & Ms. Martinez
Min. Bid: $75
# of Winners: 6
Date: Week of May 4-8
Get pampered at one of the funky, local nail salons in L.A. and later enjoy
a delicious Thai dinner in the company of Ms. Shorthouse and Ms.
Martinez at one of the Westside’s local, exotic Thai restaurants. TOP SIX
BIDDERS WIN!
Dodgers, Diamondbacks and a Puig Jersey with Mr. Jones &
Coach Almeida
Min. Bid: $50
# of Winners: 8
Date: Sunday, May 3
Gametime 1:10-5:30p
Batter up! Eight lucky winners will watch the Dodgers and Diamondbacks
battle it out on the baseball field. Get your own Yasiel Puig replica jersey!
Dodger Dogs, drinks and peanuts & cracker jacks are all included in this
awesome excursion. TOP EIGHT BIDDERS WIN!
“Mario Kart 8” Tournament with Mr. Yassaman
Min. Bid: $20
# of Winners: 10
Date: Tuesday, April 14
3:30-5:30p
You don’t need a driver’s license to reign supreme in this racing
competition. Race upside-down and along walls on anti-gravity tracks.
Ten players will enter the tournament in which players advance based on
points earned each round. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN Wii
CONTROLLER! TOP TEN BIDDERS WIN!
Insider’s Look at the Fashion Industry with Ms. Eager
Min. Bid: $40
# of Winners: 4
Date: After school TBA
Do you have an eye for fashion? Are you interested in how an outfit goes
from an idea to actually being sold in stores? Four lucky winners and Ms.
Eager will tour Emerald Sundae headquarters, a junior dress collection
design house. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested
in a career in the fashion industry. You will have the opportunity to visit
the design/sales headquarters at the California Mart, take a tour, ask
questions, and learn about the behind the scenes of the fashion industry!
Then, to top off this fantastic experience - a tasty frozen treat! TOP FOUR
BIDDERS WIN!
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The Penultimate All-Girl H.S. Sleepover with Ms. Haskins
Min. Bid: $100
# of Winners: 12
Date: Friday, May 1-May 2
7pm-8am
Join Ms. Haskins for a Friday night sleepover at New West. This will be a
night of food, makeovers, fashion shows, bowling, ghost hunting, danceoffs, games, movies and maybe some sleep. Dinner and breakfast will be
provided. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ONLY! TOP TWELVE BIDDERS WIN!
Pamper with the Principals: Dr. Weir and Mrs. Barnett
Min. Bid: $150
# of Winners: 8
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Dr. Weir and Mrs. Barnett will treat EIGHT students to a BEAUTY BREAK
during school hours! Your child will relax and enjoy a manicure/pedicure, lunch
and a trip to Sephora. TOP EIGHT BIDDERS WIN!
Girls’ Night Out with The Stars with Coach McBride & Coach
Clark
Min. Bid: $200
# of Winners: 8
Date: Thursday, May 21
5:30pm
Join Coach McBride and Coach Clark for a fancy dinner in Hollywood with the
celebrities! Arrive in a limo with the “Red Carpet” treatment. Black dress attire is
a MUST! TOP EIGHT BIDDERS WIN!
Bowling Bonanza with Mr. Dioso, Coach Campbell & Coach
Gonzalez
Min. Bid: $40
# of Winners: 10
Date: Wednesday, May 6
3-5:30pm
Bring your game! Get ready to battle in the bowling match of the year. Mr.
Dioso, Coach Campbell & Coach Gonzalez will take a group of 10 for
bowling and bowling-alley snacks. No one will be “spared” in this 2-1/2
hour challenge. TOP TEN BIDDERS WIN!
Farmer’s Market, Book Store, Lunch and Bowling with Mr.
Estanislao & Ms. Everett
Min. Bid: $75
# of Winners: 8
Date: Saturday, May 16
10a-3p
We start our morning on Third Street Promenade. (Picture: coffee, book store,
farmer's market from 10:00-noon.) We will then meet up with Mme. Recor and Ms.
Thompson's group for lunch (at a local hang out or picnic on the beach). We
will end the outing with a game or 2 at BowlMor Lanes. TOP EIGHT BIDDERS
WIN!
Tour a Battleship with Mr. Herrera
Min. Bid: $60
# of Winners: 4
Date: Saturday, April 18
Explore the USS Iowa anchored in Long Beach and learn about the ship's role in
foreign wars and historic events from the 1940s to today. Lunch provided. For
more information on the ship, visit: http://www.pacificbattleship.com/. TOP
FOUR BIDDERS WIN!
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Délicieux déjeuner avec Mme Siegel
Min. Bid: $50
# of Winners: 4
Date: Sunday, April 19
Noon
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local French restaurant with Mme. Siegel. Coq au Vin,
Escargot, Ratatouille...what is your favorite? (Students need to be dropped off
and picked up at the restaurant). TOP FOUR BIDDERS WIN!
Half-Day Fishing Adventure with Mr. Kanach
Min. Bid: $125
# of Winners: 4
Date: Saturday, April 18
7am-12:30pm
Come spend a half day on the 75-foot New Del Mar Sport-fishing boat in
search of the ocean’s delicious bounty. Have a blast exploring the Santa
Monica Bay and having fresh-caught fare for dinner. The South Bay is
home to many varieties of sea life from rockfish to yellowtail. All tackle and
bait will be provided and all catch will be filleted on the boat. TOP FOUR
BIDDERS WIN!
Karaoke Craziness with Mr. Newell & Mr. Jabbour
Min. Bid: $30
# of Winners: 10
Date: Friday, April 17
After school
Do you have “The Voice” to be the next “American Idol”? It doesn’t matter
because everyone enjoys a good time in front of the mic! Join Mr. Newell and
Mr. Jabbour for a fun-filled Karaoke/Pizza party after school. Sing like no one’s
listening! TOP TEN BIDDERS WIN!
A Very Presidential Tour of the Reagan Library with Mr. Erickson
Min. Bid: $60
# of Winners: 4
Date: Saturday, April 18
Meet at school @ 8am
Enjoy a guided tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library including a tour of
Air Force One. Examine a piece of the Berlin Wall with it’s graffiti on its “West”
side and the stark grey concrete showing on its “East” side. Lunch included.
TOP FOUR BIDDERS WIN!
Whole Lotta Love for Robert Plant and Ms. Thompson
Min. Bid: $200
# of Winners: 3
Date: Tuesday, June 2nd
Concert time: 7:30pm
For the lovers of Led Zeppelin…join Ms. Thompson for a night out at the historic
Greek Theatre with rock god Robert Plant (performing with the Sensational
Space Shifters). Hear classic Zeppelin anthems as well as songs from the new
album. TOP THREE BIDDERS WIN!
NEW WEST ARMCHAIR AUCTION BID SHEET
DEADLINE -- FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 (8 P.M.)
PARENT NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________
STUDENT NAME/ADVISORY TEACHER: _____________________________________________________________
HOME NUMBER: _________________________________
CELL: ___________________________________
E-MAIL: ________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________________________
Please DO NOT SEND PAYMENT at this time. For your convenience, you may leave your credit card number and
expiration date. Your card will not be charged unless you are the winning bidder.
CREDIT CARD NUMBER: __________________________________________________________________________
CREDIT CARD EXPIRATION DATE: __________________________
Bid High, Bid Generously...and GOOD LUCK!
Armchair Auction Item
# of Minimum
Winners
Bid
YOUR Bid
Box Like an Olympian and Sting Like a Be with Mr. “Mad”lansacay (4/25)
4
$150
BBQ Feast & Engaging Dinner Conversation with Mr. Sigler and Mr. Straka (5/13)
8
$50
Cinco De Mayo with Ms. Sandra and Ms. Esther (5/2)
6
$75
Come Sail Away with Ms. Sinclair & Ms. Biggs (5/9)
4
$100
Dave & Buster’s with Mr. Melgar & Coach Martinez (4/27)
8
$85
New West Vs. The Wild with Ms. Shore and Mr. Nevins (4/22)
8
$50
I Scream, We All Scream at Six Flags with Ms. Lauren & Coach P. (4/25)
8
$100
Fly Through the Air w/ Mrs. Hartigan and Mrs. Sigler (5/1)
6
$150
Park Hopping at Disneyland/California Adventure with Mr. Jansen (4/25)
4
$250
Color Me Mine with Ms. Bergan and Ms. Newsome (4/22)
8
$50
Mani/Pedi and Dessert with Mrs. Slaughter and Ms. Wilson (4/15)
6
$50
Golf N Stuff & Stuff & Stuff with Mrs. LaPlaca (5/2)
4
$50
New West Chopped Challenge with Ms. Newsome and Mr. Madlansacay (4/17)
8
$100
Bike & Strike with Ms. Thompson & Ms. Recor (5/16)
8
$75
Armchair Auction Item
# of Minimum
Winners
Bid
YOUR Bid
Girls Night Out with Ms. Shorthouse & Ms. Martinez (w/o 5/4-5/8)
6
$75
Dodgers/Diamondbacks/Puig Jersey with Mr. Jones & Coach Almeida (5/3)
8
$50
“Mario Kart 8” Tournament with Mr. Yassaman (4/14)
10
$20
Insider’s Look at the Fashion Industry with Ms. Eager (TBA)
4
$40
The Penultimate All Girl H.S. Sleepover with Ms. Haskins (5/1-5/2)
12
$100
Pamper with the Principals: Dr.Weir and Mrs. Barnett (4/22)
8
$150
Girls’ Night Out with the Stars with Coach McBride & Coach Clark (5/21)
8
$200
Bowling Bonanza with Mr. Dioso, Coach Campbell & Coach Gonzalez (5/6)
10
$40
Farmer’s Market, Lunch & Bowling with Mr. Estanislao & Ms. Everett (5/16)
8
$75
Tour a Battleship with Mr. Herrera (4/18)
4
$60
Delicieux dejeuner avec Mme Siegel (4/19)
4
$50
Half-Day Fishing Adventure with Mr. Kanach (4/18)
4
$125
Karaoke Craziness with Mr. Newell & Mr. Jabbour (4/17)
10
$30
A Very Presidential Tour of the Reagan Library with Mr. Erikson (418)
4
$60
Whole Lotta Love for Robert Plant and Ms. Thompson (6/2)
3
$200
TOTAL NUMBER OF YOUR BIDS: _____________
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. IF YOU ARE BIDDING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS, YOU MAY
WIN THEM ALL.
THIS IS YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO BID ON OUR WONDERFUL TEACHER OUTINGS.
Please place your completed bid sheets in the “Armchair Auction” box in the office, give it to your child’s advisory teacher,
th
or email your bid and/or any questions to jjohnson@newwestcharter.org NO LATER THAN Friday, April 10 , 8 p.m.
Winners will be announced by April 14th.
Thank you for supporting NEW WEST!