| 2001 |
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory: Who Has the Golden Ticket?
Do you want a Golden Ticket? Buy a chance to choose ANY live item. Yes ANY live item! 100 tickets will be sold the night of the auction for $50 each. At the beginning of the Live, the winner will be drawn to pick any live item of their choice. You must be present to win; so buy your tickets to the auction and arrive promptly at 5 to purchase a chance to win! You may purchase as many tickets as you like. Must be present to win.
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| 2002 |
Life of Pi: Pie of the Month
There's always room for pie with this auction favorite. As the winning bidder you will receive a scrumptious, fresh, home-baked pie courtesy of the "Pie Lady"--Sandi Nokes-every month for one full year! Nothing off the shelf here. . .these pies are made with fresh, seasonal fruit and are destined to become the apple of your eye and the ruler of your taste buds. You can even request gluten-free crust. In addition, these pies will be delivered right to the school where you can conveniently pick them up and take them home to be enjoyed by your whole family. Can you say 'sweet'?
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| 2003 |
Second Grade Class Project: "Our Father"
Second grade is a pivotal year for our students as they receive two sacraments. . . Confirmation and First Eucharist. This special year is commemorated with a stunning cross and finished off with the Our Father prayer beautifully written by the children. Last year this class' project was taken home by the winner of the golden ticket. Don't miss out two years in a row. . . bid now and take home this gorgeous piece of art!
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| 2004 |
A Dinner Runs Through It: Principal’s Progressive Dinner
Imagine enjoying a warm summer night progressive dinner for three couples (or 6 adults) beginning with appetizers and drinks at the home of Siri and Chris Herzog. From there, you and your friends will be transported to the home of Doug and Chris Banks for a wonderful dinner where Chris’ famous twice baked potatoes may make their appearance. Finally, you will be whisked to the home of Shane and Kelli Lofstedt to round out the night with dessert and coffee before you are delivered home. Bid now and enjoy this summer! Date to be mutually agreed upon.
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| 2005 |
Seventh Grade Class Project: "The Joy of Painting"
It's finally their turn! In true Saint Thomas More tradition, the seventh graders have worked together to recreate a beautiful Paul Cezanne painting with their own paintbrushes. This year's painting is a bright blue vase with colorful flowers spilling out of the top. Don't miss out on taking home this masterpiece! Bid now!
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| 2006 |
Bull Durheim: Back to the Ranch with Mrs. Durheim
Here's a chance for your child and two friends to escape the city and head to the country for a day of outdoor activity and fresh air. Your child will arrive at the Four Mound Prairie Bison Ranch around 9:30 am on a school day. No detention slips here though because this is an excused day off from Mr. Banks. At the ranch, your child and his/her two friends will get to choose horseback riding and/or hiking for their main activity. There will be a delicious lunch and plenty of chances for fun as the day unfolds. No class schedule here--just relaxing and exploring in the magnificent outdoors. This event will take place before the 2016 Washington, DC trip or before the fall Camp Wooten Outdoor Experience, and is available for students in grade four and up. Bid on this package for your child to have the opportunity for adventure and learning outside the classroom.
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| 2007 |
Quiz Show
Have you ever wondered if you are smarter than your kid's teacher? Now is your chance to prove it! Saint Thomas More is hosting its first annual Trivia Night this spring. Five teams will compete by answering questions in a variety of categories to see who wins the big prize! Each team is anchored by two Saint Thomas More teachers. . . so there is room for four more adults on each team! Bid now and start reviewing your kid's homework. This fun night will include food, drinks and a great opportunity to get to know some of the very smart people teaching our students!! Date to be announced.
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| 2008 |
Preschool Class Project: "Perks of Being a Sunflower"
Small four-year-old hands make the bright yellow petals of a sunflower on this precious piece of art. The teachers filled in the sunflower seeds while the tiny hands of our preschool three-year-old class make a delicate green stem and leaves. Bid now and take home this beautiful painting to hang on your wall!
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| 2009 |
Keeping the Faith: Dinner with Father Poole and Father Kruse
Bid now for a chance to break bread with Father Poole and Father Kruse. Spend an evening enjoying delicious homemade Mexican cuisine prepared by our very own Esther Knutson, while chatting with our parish priests. If you are the winning bid, you and five friends can enjoy this wonderful and memorable experience at our parish rectory! (Date to be mutually agreed upon).
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| 2010 |
Kindergarten Class Project: "Where the Heart Is"
Don't be fooled by how small this kindergarten class is. . .they are full of heart! This rustic piece includes tiny wooden hearts that our students painted. Be the winning bid and you could take home this lucky dozen set of hearts!
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