Why we are having Minds of All Kinds - Casino Royale!


Our students are smart and funny and adorable, but their brains are wired differently so sometimes it's difficult for them to learn.

One out of five children has a learning disability. Learning disabilities cut across demographic lines. Learning disabilities don't care if you are out of work because of the economy, or were downsized. They don't care that you are a single mother.

Your participation in the Minds of All Kinds - Casino Royale Gala helps to ensure a brighter future for students with learning disabilities, so thank you for reading our blog.

We hope you can come to the Gala to support our students, our mission, and our school. Take a look at just some of the fabulous items we will have for silent and live auction.

(Make sure to click on the "Older Posts" link so you don't miss any of the Gala auction items.)
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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Golfing Galore!

Golfers - you know you want golf packages.  We have them.  Look!


Victoria National Golf Course



Polo Fields Golf Course



Standard Country Club

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Destinations - You Know You Want To Get Away!

Check out these great vacation locations that will be featured in the silent auction!

High Rolling in Las Vegas
Your Choice of Dates!


 June 19 - 26, 2011 at the beautiful Sheraton Vistana in Orlando, Florida!


Adirondak Get Away -
One week in a 3 bd/2b Log Cabin Home on Fern Lake!

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Monday, February 28, 2011

American Girl: Kanani



Meet Kanani, the 2011 Girl of the Year!  She loves to share the aloha spirit of Hawai'i with others.  Kanani arrives wearing a bright tropical ocean blue, floral print dress with a sequined appliqué and a ruffled hem, perfect for island life; a faux hibiscus flower to wear in her long, loose curls; a traditional Hawaiian necklace made of pretend kukui nuts; bright blue ruffled sandals; and cotton underwear.  The Kanani doll is 18 inches tall with a soft cloth body—perfect for hugging.  Also includes the Aloha, Kanani paperback book written by Lisa Yee.  This is the first story about this cheerful American girl.
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8-Bottle Frigidaire Thermoelectric Wine Cooler



Whether you identify as an oenophile or enjoy the causal glass of wine with friends and family, this wine refrigerator is sure to suit your needs.  It features:  
  • 8 bottle capacity
  • Bright interior light for added visibility
  • Window allows you to see what's inside
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Maker's Mark


 
Experience Maker’s Mark, the world’s most popular bourbon brand, with these auction items:
  • One 750 ML bottle of Maker’s Mark
  • One novelty Maker’s Mark barrel novelty stand
  • Maker’s Mark: My Autobiography by Bill Samuels, Jr.

The book, written by the son of the distillery’s founder and current CEO, includes full color photographs and information about the world’s most popular premium bourbon brand.  The reader is taken on a guided tour of this pristine, old-fashioned Kentucky distillery, where the bourbon is still made by hand.  Also included in the book are food and drink recipes and a look back at the brand’s advertising history.  Whether you are a bourbon connoisseur or you just enjoy the occasional glass, these items appeal to Kentucky’s rich traditions and history.
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Friday, February 25, 2011




Take a walk on the wild side with these vibrant and distinctive ceramic animal head hooks created by Dana Major Kanovitz.  Elephants and cats are pictured above.  This collection also includes rabbits, warthogs, rhinoceroses, and hippopotamuses.  There are just 20 animal head hooks.  Come to the Gala to check them out all!  They are sure to add some beastly beauty to any wall. 
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Kindergarten Art Project


This one-of-a-kind, colorful, and large popcorn bowl, fired at the Paint Spot, contains a thumbprint for each Tykes’ Peak student inside the bowl.  Each thumbprint has been transformed into a piece of popcorn with the student’s name listed next to each popped kernel.      

Note to Tykes Peak parents: only guests at the Gala will be able to bid on this unique bowl!
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7th Grade Art Project


How cool is this?  The 7th graders went to Glassworks, and each student had a hand in the creation of these two unique and beautiful glass pieces. 

Note to 7th grade parents: only guests at the Gala will be able to bid on these!


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Quilt Raffle


This gorgeous quilt (being held by Ellie Rabeneck), entitled, "Come Fly Away," has been created especially for Summit Academy by renowned quilter (and Ellie's grandma) Ellen Rabeneck. 

We are selling only 200 raffle tickets for a chance to win this work of art.  It's a one-of-a-kind King-sized comforter, or Queen-sized quilt, valued at over $2,000.00!

$10 Quilt Raffle tickets are on sale now, so be sure to pick one up the next time you are at Summit!  The quilt is on display in the lobby.
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Handmade Red Bass Guitar


This beautiful bass guitar was handmade by Bruce Morris. 

It's styled after the famous Fender guitars and made from alder wood.  The guitar features a BadAssIII bridge and EMG select pickups. 

Cool.
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Cat Door, Mosset and Blue Shutters, Red Leaves, Mosset


These beautiful framed and numbered prints are by artist photographer Deborah Herndon (aunt of student Will Herndon).  Ms. Herndon is a juried artist who travels throughout Europe to capture the fantastic architecture to be found there. 

These prints are both 3/29 and are called Cat Door, Mosset and Blue Shutters, Red Leaves, Mosset.   Both are taken in France.
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