You brought the love, and we ALL stayed for dessert! It was a magical night under the stars - the food was incredible, Eric and Oriana from Soul Majestic played a phenomenal set, and the dessert.... well, the dessert was just perfect! There was a sense of excitement and joy in the air as Sunrise families met new friends and spent time with old ones. The evening was perfect - just cool enough, after a week of double and triple digit temperatures, and the setting was so very elegant. Every detail had been thought through by the Auction Committee, and it was flawlessly executed. Robert Riechel led the evening as the MC. I think he may be the best Live Auction MC in the history of Live Auctions, but I’m probably biased. In an unprecedented move during the hot bidding war for the custom birdbath the children made, Robert offered to make a second bird bath for the other bidder, which made both bidders happy, and made the Auction Committee incredibly happy! I am so very proud to announce, that the total amount raised for the Doris Holloway Memorial Scholarship Fund was an astonishing $10,500! Thank you to everyone who volunteered, who sponsored the event, who donated items to the auctions, and who came and bid! Bring the Love.... Stay for dessert! Sunrise MONTESSORI SCHOOL May & June 2014 SunriseMontessoriSchool experience the difference 1201 E Yanonali Street Santa Barbara CA 93103 805 560 8855 [email protected]www.sunrisemontessorisb.com Javier & Alicia Ledesma
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You brought the love, and we ALL stayed for dessert!
It was a magical night under the stars - the food was incredible, Eric and Oriana from Soul Majestic played a phenomenal set, and the
dessert.... well, the dessert was just perfect!
There was a sense of excitement and joy in the air as Sunrise families met new friends and spent time with old ones. The evening was perfect - just cool enough, after a week of double and triple digit temperatures, and the setting was so very elegant. Every detail had been thought through by the Auction Committee, and it was flawlessly executed.
Robert Riechel led the evening as the MC. I think he may be the best Live Auction MC in the history of Live
Auctions, but I’m probably biased. In an unprecedented move during the hot bidding war for the custom birdbath the children made, Robert
offered to make a second bird bath for the other bidder, which made both bidders happy, and made the Auction
Committee incredibly happy!
I am so very proud to announce, that the total amount raised for the Doris Holloway Memorial Scholarship Fund was an astonishing $10,500!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, who sponsored the event, who donated items to the auctions, and who came and bid!
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The hors d'oeuvres included artisanal cheeses, Farmers Market organic fresh fruit, California and
Spanish olives, nuts, and an assortment of crackers.
all photos by Christina Burns Photography
Early in the evening guests enjoyed the cocktail hour while checking out the wonderful Silent Auction items.
Asako & Taka Sokabe chat with Kimberly Reeder
The highly sought after bird bath, guaranteed to attract only the rarest and
most beautiful birds.
L s all photos by Christina Burns Photography
L: The Silent Auction tables beckoned guests.
R: Margarita & Lorenzo Aguirre
L: Oriana & Eric, an original Sunrise
Montessori student, share stories and
entertain.
R: Robert, his helpers Margarita and Jen,
display the stunning Live Auction pieces.
L: Jen & Tim Lilienstein chat up Jean Marie,
while Kimberly and Nina debate which Silent
Auction items to bid on.
R: Silent Auction.
L s , s !We couldn’t have done it without you, and everyone needs to know how amazing you are!
MICHELLE MONTEZ FISHERShe’s not only the Hostess with the Most-est (yes, I know that’s overused, shhh!), but she’s 1/3 of the Most Amazing Auction Committee Ever. Michelle was in charge of securing donations and managing the auction list. All of our stellar items either came from her, or came from someone she knew could get amazing items. And she never stressed out and she always had great hair. Michelle kept her cool even when when everyone was losing theirs, she is graciousness personified and she can build Legos faster than anyone I’ve ever seen. True fact.
DOROTHY POLEYA year ago Dorothy wandered into the office and said, “So this auction thing, do you need help? We can do lighting and sound.” And then she proceeded to manage the entire event, keep it on time, on track and fully functional for eight full months - which is how she became the 2nd member of the Most Amazing Auction Committee Ever. Dorothy is one of the funniest people I know, she also runs a meeting like a boss. In the days leading up to the auction and during the event, she knew what needed to happen, every minute of every day and the team was never, ever behind. And there were no emergencies. It was a thing of beauty.
GWYNETH RAMIREZGwyneth likes things to match. Obsessively. She is all about “branding” and likes everything to be visually stimulating. She said a lot of other things, but I stopped listening 45 minutes ago, because she also talks. A lot. I don’t think she gets out
much. Gwyneth was in charge of everything that was written or printed. Apparently red is her favorite color. She is the final member of the Most Amazing Auction Committee Ever, and is trying to get the other two to start a band with her.
ELAINE BESTElaine said she didn’t have time to officially be on the committee, but then she went out and snagged some pretty amazing auction items. We are eternally grateful to Elaine for her unflagging energy, and willingness to send, “just one more thing” our way. THANK YOU ELAINE!
DON’T WONDER PRODUCTIONS
Sound and lighting can make or break an event. Bad sound, poor lighting - and even the nicest party can tank. Drew Poley flew in from Toronto, Canada 24 hours before the event, had a business meeting in Los Angeles that afternoon, drove through nasty LA rush hour traffic to get to our location at 8:00pm and then set the lights, by himself for the next 6 hours, after already putting in an 18 hour day and three time zones. And he was in a pretty good mood. If that’s not the definition of Rock Star, then clearly I’m not Merriam Webster. Did you notice the groovy tunes at the auction, and the really stunning lighting? That’s all Drew. He’s not only our Rock Star, he’s a SuperStar Dad to Lilyanna, who goes to Sunrise, and AJ, who goes to Cold Spring - and he’s married to the amazing Dorothy.THANK YOU DREW!
KELLY & DANEN CARLSONBeer and bathrooms. Two of my favorite things. And the Carlson’s donated both. Without their
forward thinking, we would have been drinking domestic, and standing in line for the restroom. It’s good to think ahead. THANK YOU KELLY & DANEN!
BENJAMIN SILVERSpeaking of answering the call, when Benjamin was approached about the possibility of donating some wine to the auction, he immediately leaped at the opportunity. I personally LOVE Silver wine, so I was thrilled to be drinking my favorite wine. THANK YOU BENJAMIN!
KELLY RODRIGUEZKelly was the first person to hit the pavements and provide us with our very first corporate sponsor, and she helped us set up the party. THANK YOU KELLY!In addition, we want to thank the many volunteers who helped along the way: Marissa Brenninkmeyer, Olivia Marr, Jen Lilienstein, Fernanda Friden, Asako Sokabe, Alicia Ledesma, Francis Coleman, Tony Rincon, Alexander Lepere, Alec Pena Flores, Jack Pena Flores, & Emma Distefano-Karoff.We would also like to thank our sponsors, who made this event possible:
Sokabe FamilyStorment Family
Brennikmeyer FamilyCarney Family
Kusserow FamilyDrum Workshop
Living GreenMerchant du Vin
MarborgCommunity West Bank
Tent MerchantIsland View Catering
Graduation & End of Year Potluck
Thursday, July 24th at the Elings Park PlaygroundGraduation: 5:30pmPotluck: 6:00pm
Graduation is always a special time, and this year we honor our largest graduating class of 15 Sunrise Montessori students at our graduation ceremony!
Graduating students & their families: please arrive just before 5:30pm in order to be ready for the 5:30pm ceremony and presentation.
Sunrise families: please join us after the graduation ceremony has completed at 6:00pm for the potluck!
As always, there will be a Potluck Sign Up at the Parent Communication Board the week prior!
Last Day Of SchoolFriday, July 25th will be our last
day of this school year, and to celebrate, we will have a pizza party!
Sunrise closes early on the last day of school, please remember to pick up your child by 12:30pm.
Summer CampsIf you signed up for a Summer
Camp with Margarita or Jean Marie, paperwork will be coming your way in the next few weeks to complete your enrollment.
Fall EnrollmentIf you have not already RE-
ENROLLED your child for this Fall, you must do it NOW. Please see the office to get your paperwork in immediately.
We have a few spaces left in the STARS and SUNS Group for September and mid-year enrollment.
If you know of a family who is interested, please send them our way - and don’t forget that you receive a $100 off your tuition after they’ve been here three months!
April Birthdays! Emily Forsyth (4)Keanu Rodriguez (5)
May Birthdays! Hudson Hersh (3)Nicolas Holve (3)
June Birthdays! Jason MarcouxJean DriskelLilanna Poley (4)Dylan Johnson (3)Charlie Peters (5)
July Birthdays! Kimberly ReederRigby Marr (3)Isabella Lombardi (4)
August Birthdays! Finley Baldwin (5) Sterling Fisher (5)
News & Notes
June, July
&September
Sunday, June 15thFather’s Day
Friday, July 4thNO SCHOOL: Independence Day
Thursday, July 24thGraduation & End of Year Potluck 5:30pm: Graduation Ceremony6:00pm: Potluck
Friday, July 25thLast day of school! Sunrise will be hosting a PIZZA PARTY LUNCH! Please pick up no later than 12:30pm!
Tuesday, September 2ndALL Parent Orientation Night7:00pm-8:30pmPlease join us for an informative look at the new school year. We will be reviewing school policies & safety, curriculum and there will be an opportunity for Q&A.Childcare will not be available, please make other arrangements.
Wednesday, September 3rdNEW Student Visits10:00am-12:00pmThis is an opportunity for your child to visit his/her new classroom and meet his/her new teacher. Please sign up at the Parent Orientation on September 2nd.
Thursday, September 4thFirst day of school!
It’s Hard to Say GoodbyeAdventures are easy, it’s saying goodbye
that’s hard. Someone said that, or at least they should have.
My family is moving to Orange County to have Amazing Adventures near multiple Target stores.
Laird and Claire will be going to Carden Conservatory in Huntington Beach, where they will learn to love uniforms and small classes.
Alexander will go to Woodbridge High School where he will fall in love with a blonde cheerleader (according to him, blonde cheerleaders grow on trees in Orange County.)
My Secret Agent Man will continue to work for his current company, but he will be closer to several of his major clients and to more convenient airports.
I will be closer to Target. Which, as many of you know, is very important. In fact, there are two within a three mile radius of my new house.
I will also be looking for.... something. I don’t want to say a “new Sunrise”, because nothing will ever replace Sunrise in my heart. My time here has been astounding and fulfilling. I had no idea when I started two years ago that this would become such a defining moment in my history. I have been given such freedom to explore my talents and give more than 100% of myself, and that sort of thing just doesn’t happen that often.
So, I will be looking for the next adventure in my journey.
I will miss each and every one of you, because in one way or another, you made this possible.
I will miss the children most of all. Because they are truly worth working for.
