VIP Sommerfest ExperienceDonated by: GISB

Reserved parking spot, four front row seats, and refreshments served during the performance...experience Sommerfest like never before!

"I absolutely loved my VIP Sommerfest experience. Seeing a parking spot with my name really made my day! The fact that I could share this fantastic experience with friends made it even better. We all loved the great seats and refreshments. A truly wonderful experience!"

– Sandra W., 2016 Winner

Early Sign-up for Afternoon Workshop 2017–2018Donated by: GISB ASP

First time ever! Gain exclusive early access to Afternoon Workshop sign up for the 2017-2018 School Year, a full 24 hours before courses are open to all other families! No need to refresh...get your first choice!

Spring/Summer Escape in a Traditional NH Cabin Donated by: The Krempus Family

Spend 2 –3 nights in an impeccably maintained cabin on Wakondah Pond in Moultonborough, NH. The family friendly cabin sleeps eight in 3 bedrooms and a sleeping loft, with 1.5 baths and a deck. At the quiet pond, you'll find a dock, two kayaks and a firepit. Five minutes to great restaurants. Available May-June 2017, except Memorial Day.

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Kentucky Derby in EastieDonated by: The Nofziger / Friederichs Family

An authentic taste of the Kentucky Derby in East Boston! Hosted by GISB parents who met in Louisville near the fabled Churchill Downs. Cheer on your favorite horse at this annual family-friendly festivity and enjoy incredible southern fare and mint juleps. Saturday, May 6, 2017.

SILENT 1 Value: Priceless

SILENT 2 Value: Priceless

SILENT 3 Value: $750

SILENT 4 Value: Priceless

Konditor Meister ExperienceDonated by: Konditor Meister

Spend the day with The Konditor Meister himself, Günther Mösinger! Get ready to get your hands messy while learning the art of fine Euro-pean baking. Date and time to be agreed upon with Konditor Meister.Note: an early start is suggested (6:00 am) to experience the full magic!

Principal for a DayDonated by: Dr. Schnack and GISB

Does your child like to be boss? One K-12 student will be GISB Principal for a day! The day will be specifically tailored to the winning bidder, who may chose a friend to be the Vice-Principal to share this experience.

A Night at the Ritz with Breakfast for Two Donated by: The Ritz-Carlton, Boston

A night in deluxe accomodation at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston. Includes breakfast for two. Certain blackout dates may apply. Exclusive of tax, gratuity, alcohol. Reservations must be made within 60 days of the stay.

Unique Baking Experience for Ten at swissbäkersDonated by: swissbäkers

A unique experience making Bread & Butter for ten people ages 6 & up. Take a tour of the state of the art production facility and then bake with our swissbäkers! Reservations during regular operating hours.

SILENT 5 Value: $300

SILENT 7 Value: Priceless

SILENT 8 Value: $650

SILENT 9 Value: $150Excl

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rtHands Off Mommy's Wine!Donated by: GISB Preschool Families

Our Kindergarten has hand-painted this adorable GISB tote bag... and to add to the appeal, it is chock full of a wonderful selection of fine wines! Please note that wine must not be opened on the Ritz premises.

SILENT 10 Value: $250

Abstract Ink Light Boxes (1 of 2) Donated by: Grade 7/8 Students and Christina Cammarata

Exploring the limitless methods with alcohol & inks on acrylic sheet, each student trimmed their finest moments, combined in a light box.

SILENT 11 & 12 Value: Priceless

Ceramic Fingerprint Relief SculptureDonated by: Vorschule Students and Christina Cammarata

A multitude of clay balls were pressed and rolled by small hands leaving unique imprints. The ceramic pieces were fired and hand-painted with metallic gold luster. Mounted on a wood base for easy display.

SILENT 13 Value: Priceless

Monochromatic Collaboration Donated by: Grade 11/12 Students and Alexandra Seifried

A geometric monochromatic color study by artists of grades 11 and 12.

SILENT 14 Value: Priceless

Custodian for a Day Donated by: Paul Baia, Dan Whyte and GISB

“It was one of the best days of my life!” – Lukas E., 2016 Winner Go behind the scenes at GISB with Facilities Managers Paul Baia and Dan Whyte. Tailored to the winner and a friend in grades K-12.

SILENT 6 Value: Priceless

Monochromatic Water Sculpture Donated by: Grade 9/10 and Christina Cammarata

Inspired by sculpture using non-traditional materials and repetition, students meticulously painted hundreds of dowels with a limited palette. Separating tints and shades, they created a waterfall effect.

SILENT 15 Value: Priceless

Boston Ballet VIP Package for Opening NightDonated by: Boston Ballet Two VIP tickets for Opening Night of the Season: Obsidian Tear by Wayne McGregor at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., November 3 with Donor Lounge access and a Boston Ballet “Swag Bag.” Tickets are non-transferrable.

MFA Private Tour Behind the ScenesDonated by: The Posever / Havinga Family Private Tour of the Photography Collection at the MFA Boston with GISB parent & Curator Anne Havinga. A selection of highlights – early proceses, modernist works, contemporary – will be drawn from the MFA's renowned holdings. Suggestions for favorite types of works or a special theme are welcome. Must schedule on a Wednesday evening.

SILENT 18 Value: $500

SILENT 17 Value: $300

Four Passes to Mass MoCADonated by: Mass MOCA MASS MoCA in North Adams is one of the world’s liveliest centers for today’s most evocative art, embracing all forms: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater. Expires April 9, 2023.

SILENT 19 Value: $36

Two Tickets to Thomas Anders & Modern Talking Donated by: The Chevalier Theater Friday, March 24 at 8:00 pm — prime seating for Thomas Anders and Modern Talking's Boston Debut! Concerts in LA, Chicago, and NYC sold out — last chance for a great seat for an amazing evening of live music!

Launch Trampoline Park Birthday PartyDonated by: Launch Trampoline Park

Jumpin' Joey Birthday Party Package for 10 at Launch, Watertown. Includes appearance by Joey, the mascot, socks and pizza! Certificate valid for one year. Must be booked within one month of auction.

Inventor Mentor Birthday Party Donated by: Inventor Mentor

SILENT 22 Value: $300

SILENT 24 Value: $400

SILENT 25 Value: $269

Jump On In - Ten Open Gym AdmissionsDonated by: Jump on In 10 open gym admissions to the HUGE indoor play space with inflatable slides, obstacle courses, air hockey, foosball and jumping equipment. Does not include pizza, party bags or balloons. Ages 3 years to adult.

SILENT 26 Value: $110

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Suminagashi Paper Marbling Donated by: Grade 3/4 and Christina Cammarata Using ancient Japanese paper marbling techniques, students dripped inks into a water basin, using a wooden stick to move the ink around. Placing paper upon the water's surface, they pulled beautiful marbled images. These circular samples represent each students' best work.

SILENT 16 Value: Priceless

Two Tickets for the Blue Man GroupDonated by: The Blueman Group Two tickets to a Blueman Group performance Sunday – Thursday (some blackout dates apply.) Valid until January 31, 2018.

Two Tickets to the Boston PhilharmonicDonated by: The Posever / Havinga Family The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra is dedicated to fulfilling a vision of "passionate music making without boundaries." Founded by Conductor Benjamin Zander in 1979, the Boston Philharmonic is one of Boston's premier orchestras. Choice of performance to be arranged with donors.

SILENT 20 Value: $150

SILENT 21 Value: $144

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One week of GISB Summer Camp Donated by: GISB Summer Camp

One week of bilingual summer camp July 3 & 5 – 7, 2017 with an ex-tended day option for ages 4 – 12. Adventures abound at GISB Camp!

Ice Cream Social for Six with Charlotte Cane Donated by: Charlotte Cane

Enjoy a summer ice cream social for six with Charlotte Cane, Director of Co-Curricular Programs. To be scheduled before June 30, 2017

Four Tickets to the Pupppet Showplace Theater with a $50 Cheesecake Factory Gift Certificate Donated by: Puppet Showplace Theater & The Cheesecake Factory

Four tickets to New England’s favorite professional puppet theatre for ages 3 & up, valid until February 1, 2018, plus a $50 gift certificate for The Cheesecake Factory for a family friendly dining experience.

SILENT 29 Value: $110

SILENT 28 Value: Priceless

SILENT 27 Value: $320

The New England Aquarium & Panera Bread Donated by: The New England Aquarium & Panera Bread

SILENT 30 Value: $133

Four tickets to The New England Aquarium, a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. Valid through December 2017. Enjoy lunch at Panera Bread afterward with a $25 gift certificate.

The Inventor Mentor offers a host of fascinating and exhilarating science activities for your child’s birthday party. Max 15 children.

Konditor Meister Occasion Cake Donated by: Konditor Meister One delicious and beautiful occasion cake by Konditor Meister. For a birthday, anniversary, graduation or any event you choose to celebrate!

SILENT 23 Value: $60

Two Passes to Storyland New HampshireDonated by: Storyland New Hampshire

Two day passes to Storyland, New Hampshire. Use by October 9, 2017.

SILENT 31 Value: $68

Two Passes for Southwick's ZooDonated by: Southwick's Zoo

Two passes to Southwick's Zoo, a real adventure just south of Boston!

SILENT 32 Value: $50

Skating with the (GISB) Stars! Donated by: Alicia Nurnberger, Paul Baia & Dan Whyte

A rare opportunity for six to hit the ice with our very own figure-skating Nurse, Alicia Nurnberger. Supported by ice hockey stars Paul Baia and Dan Whyte during public skating, followed by treats. Don't miss it!

Take to the Skies – Flying Tour for Two Donated by: Antonia & Derek Kenney

Fly High with Private Pilot, Derek Kenney. Round-trip flight for two in a Piper Archer plus a delicious lunch at the Airport Café. Popular destinations include Sanford ME, Plymouth, Chatham or Martha’s Vineyard. Destination / date are dependent on weather and availability.

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SILENT 33 Value: Priceless

Red Sox Baseball Autographed by Joe Kelly Donated by: Boston Red Sox

Baseball autographed by Red Sox pitcher (and heartthrob) Joe Kelly. Joe's fastball can reach up to 100 miles per hour...catch it if you can!

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Mass Audubon Family Membership Donated by: Mass Audubon

One year Family Membership to Mass Audubon, whose mission is to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife.

SILENT 36 Value: $65

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Mediterranean / Middle Eastern Dinner for Six Donated by: The Shedid Family

Savor an elegant, home-cooked, three-course Mediterranean / Middle Eastern meal for six, including wine! Authentically prepared by Randa Shedid in her Victorian house in the historic district of Watertown.

SILENT 42 Value: $250

A Foodie's Dream! Formaggio Cave Tour for Four Donated by: Formaggio Kitchen

One hour Cave Tour and tasting for four with expert Cheesemonger and owner Ihsan Gurdal. Generally available Mon–Thurs, 4pm to 7pm.

SILENT 43 Value: $300

Personal Chef Experience & Gourmet Cookbook Donated by: The Weins / LaMaster Family

Enjoy a three-course meal in your own home by professional personal Chef Tanya Thayer, along with a hardcover America's Test Kitchen Book. Please note, gratuity not included. Sample menus will be provided.

SILENT 44 Value: $290

Family Membership: The Trustees of ReservationsDonated by: The Trustees of Reservations

One year Family Membership to The Trustees of Reservations great properites like Crane's Beach and the Dinosaur Footprints in Holyoke.

SILENT 37 Value: $67

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NE Revolutions Soccer Game Tickets (2 Lots) Donated by: Soccer Shots Boston

Lot 1: Four tickets Wed, April 19 at 7:30pm vs. San Jose Earthquakes. Lot 2: Four tickets Sat., April 22 at 7:30pm vs. D.C. United. At the Gilette Stadium, Foxborough. Each lot includes 1 parking pass.

Central Rock Gym – Four One-Day PassesDonated by: Central Rock Gym

Four one-day passes to Central Rock Gym, Watertown — climbing, fitness, yoga & kids activities. Gear & belay classes not included.

SILENT 40 Value: $64

SILENT 38 & 39 Value: $116 per Lot

Post-Secondary Consultation with Jens Meyer Donated by: The Meyer Family

Two-hour consultation toward post-secondary education plus “Plan and Finance Your Family’s College Dreams” by Hupalo & Mazareas. Jens Meyer has over 12 years experience in finance and student loans.

SILENT 46 Value: Priceless

GABC Annual Corporate Membership Donated by: German American Business Council

Corporate membership covers five employees and includes a dedicated webpage with links to your company, listings in the GABC brochure, invitations to exclusive members-only events, job listings and more!

SILENT 47 Value: $500

Philipps Family Sonicare Toothbrush Set Donated by: The Feuerstein Family

Take your dental care to the next level with a limited edition Ice Age Philips Sonicare for Kids, Philips Sonicare DiamondClean White and the NEW Black Edition with travel cases and elegant charger glass holders.

SILENT 48 Value: $390

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Family Portrait by David Fox Photography Donated by: David Fox Photography

Gift Certificate for a Studio Family Portrait Sitting including an 8" x 10" print. Option of upgrading to an on-location sitting for an additional fee.

SILENT 45 Value: $725

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German Culture & Cuisine BundleDonated by: Karl's Café, Sweet Mandel and GISB Book Fair

Enjoy $50 of Sweet Mandel baked goods, a meal in Karl's Café, the very best in handmade sausages and imports ($40 gift certificate, dine on Thurs-Sat from 3pm - close), and $100 of fine German kids' books!

SILENT 41 Value: $190

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Kneipp Gift Basket Donated by: Kneipp Burlington

Founded in Bavaria and new to Boston, Kneipp has provided natural health since 1891. This gift set includes a full array of fantastic products.

SILENT 49 Value: $115

LIVE 1 Value: Priceless

LIVE 2 Value: $600

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Paper Flower Relief Sculpture by GISB StudentsDonated by: Grades 1/2, 5/6 & 9/10 and Christina Cammarata

This project was a cross-grade collaboration! Students in grades 1/2 hand-painted a large quantity of papers with liquid watercolors, and the students in grades 5/6 & 9/10 later folded these papers into a variety of beautiful flowers such as roses, tulips & lilies. The flowers have been arranged and mounted on a wood base for easy display.

Two Red Sox vs World Champions Chicago Cubs Tickets – Behind Home PlateDonated by: Mr. & Mrs. Rob and Jane Palmisano, GISB Grandparents

Take me out the ballgame! See the Red Sox take on the Chicago Cubs this Spring. Prime position covered seats for two lucky winners situated behind home plate in Row NN.

Tickets are for Saturday April 29th at 4:05pm.

Two Week All-Inclusive Language Course from EFDonated by: EF Education First

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a two-week language course in one six destinations, offering either French or Spanish. Includes: Two week intensive course, round-trip flights, all course literature, accommodation with a local host family, authentic meals cooked by host family (breakfast and dinner Monday-Friday, all meals on the weekend). Warm and welcoming host families, local cuisine, weekend trips, and community engaging activities. Destinations include Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, and Playa Tamarindo for 16 years and above. Or Malaga and Nice for 13 years and older during the EF Summer Camp. You’ll make guaranteed progress in your studies thanks to EF’s innovative blend of classroom lessons, interactive tools, and cultural immersion.

Vermont Weekend Away: Two Nights at the Maple Leaf Inn and Dinner at The Barnard Inn & Max’s TavernDonated by: The Dodson / Hugo Family

The Maple Leaf Inn in Barnard VT is minutes from Woodstock and is surrounded by sixteen forested acres of maple and birch trees. This Select Registry, Diamond Collection and AAA 4-Diamond property is located on lovely Silver Lake. Barnard Inn Restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu. Max’s Tavern offers upscale food in a relaxed atmosphere. Please note the inn may have blackout dates during fall foliage and the week before Spring Break.

LIVE 3 Value: $800

LIVE 4 Value: $3,000

Historic Beach House Summer Vacation Week on Saquish BeachDonated by: The Palmisano Family

Your very own rustic beach home for the week! Located at Saquish Beach (off Duxbury Beach), this former officer’s quarters offers a truly authentic beach home, and sleeps ten. The perfect relaxing off-the-grid vacation. Sitting high up on Saquish Head with beautiful views of Duxbury Bay and Clarks Island. Available prime summer dates, excluding July 4 week. Property requires 4WD for access.

1998 Vintage Dom Pérignon ChampagneDonated by: The Tullius Family

Sought-after collector’s item! Celebrating a landmark event in your life? This rare 1998 vintage will make it an occasion to remember.

Dom Pérignon is Moët & Chandon’s prestige champagne. Each vintage is a reinvention, a metamorphosis, involving elements of risk, revealing the wine’s “soul.” The mouth feel of the wine is seamless: rich, fresh yet mature, ethereal with a silky, caressing texture. Dom Pérignon has an unrivaled way of holding a note that is extremely sensual.

GISB Family Parking Spot 2017–2018Donated by: GISB

Your very own prime location parking spot by the main entrance – every day of the school year! Please note: due to expanded recess area, the parking spot may not be used during recess.

LIVE 5 Value: Priceless

LIVE 6 Value: $2,000

Getaway for Two! Enjoy a Two-Night Stay with Breakfast at the Historic Highland Lake InnDonated by: The Beaufays Family

The Highland Lake Inn, one of the oldest homesteads in East Andover, offers an enchanting escape to New Hampshire. The Inn, surrounded by fields, historic farmhouses and barns, sits on a country lane lined with rustic stone walls and shady sugar maples. A two night stay for two in a queen size bedroom, including breakfast. Scheduling based on availability, Valid Sunday - Thursday night. Valid until April 20 2018.

LIVE 8 Value: $400

LIVE 9 Value: $500

LIVE 7 Value: $420

Set Sail this Summer – Sailing Tour for TwoDonated by: The Groeneveld & Schreiber Family

Win an unforgettable sailing tour for 2 – 4 guests...set sail at 10:00 am near Bath, Maine. Your captains will drop anchor for a picnic lunch at scenic Sequin Island. Arrive back by 6:00 pm. Please redeem in August or September 2017.