Mosaic

THIS IS IT!!!!

2010-04-24T16:27:00.001-04:00

Here's a sneek peek at what the commitee has laid out for the decor of Hosley Gym....No more waiting, no more what if's! This is April 24th, and at six p.m., the magic begins. There are so many wonderful items to choose from in this evening's auction, Mosaic, An International Celebration. Get your bid in early, enjoy the fantasic entertainment, food and drink, and the commeraderie of the Foote community. We'll be looking for you!

An Afternoon of Sailing off Hyannis Port

2010-04-20T08:18:00.003-04:00

photo:catboat.com per goggle images

Join Foote parents Kiki and Ted Kennedy Jr. for a thrilling afternoon of sailing on Nantucket Sound aboard the Mya—the beautiful, classic 1938, 50-foot wooden schooner owned by the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy. You will enjoy a picnic style lunch (including wine) for your favorite group of 12! Afternoon cocktails to follow at the former home of President John F. Kennedy in the historic Kennedy compound on Cape Cod. Don’t miss out on the chance to have an experience of a lifetime!
Date to be mutually agreed upon. Children are welcome as part of your group of 12. 3 hours from New Haven.

Value: Priceless

Thanks to: Kiki and Ted Kennedy Jr.

Red Sox Tickets

2010-04-20T08:05:00.000-04:00

Play ball! You will receive 4 tickets to the Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 1:35 PM at Fenway Park in Boston.

Value: $340

Thanks to: Amy and Larry Buhl

Mirror, Mirror

2010-04-20T08:03:00.000-04:00

Fabulous mosaic mirror hand made by Foote’s talented 5th grade and art teacher Karla Matheny. Beveled mirror measures 64” x 30” and features dozens of green, turquoise and orange images of abstracted flowers on individually painted tiles painted by the entire 5th grade class. This item is a treasure!

Value: Priceless

Thanks to: The Foote School 5th Grade

Bedtime Story and Tuck In With Mrs. Maoz (for your kids!)

2010-04-20T00:05:00.003-04:00

Your Darlings will be sent off into sweet slumber with a bedtime story from Foote’s own Head of School Mrs. Maoz. Use the $25 Barnes & Noble gift card to pick just the right book and have Mrs. Maoz come to your home to read to your children.

Value: Priceless

Thanks to: Mrs. Maoz

Imagine -Your Own Reserved Parking Spot On Loomis Place!! With Your Name On it!

2010-04-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

Never be late again! One reserved parking space on Loomis Place for every special event: Parents’ Night/Fall Dinner, Halloween Fair, Winter & Spring Assemblies, Field Day, and May Day. Includes personalized traffic cone! Academic year 2010–2011

Value: Priceless

Thanks to: The Foote School

Yankees Tickets for 4

2010-04-19T23:57:00.000-04:00

These seats are not available anywhere else! Cheer the Yankees in style from these prime Legends Suite seats. Four tickets to the New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers, Tuesday August 17, 2010, 7:05 PM. Seats are right behind the Yankees dugout. Parking in lot at stadium and dinner for 4 included in Legends Club. Free food at seats.

Value: Priceless

Thanks to: Karen Pritzker and Michael Vlock

Seven Nights at the Bitter End Yacht Club

2010-04-19T23:53:00.001-04:00

Chart your course for 7 nights in paradise at the Bitter End Yacht Club. The Bitter End is the ultimate Caribbean water sports resorts located on North Sound on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Accommodations are for a family of four.

Value: $8500

Thanks to: Bitter End Yacht Club International, LLC

Luxurious Bermuda Vacation Villa

2010-04-19T23:45:00.000-04:00

Fabulous Bermuda vacation villa, sleeps up to six for one week during Foote Spring Break 2011. Five star luxury, fully staffed and furnished in world famous Tuckers Town with private beach, tennis and golf club. Million dollar ocean views, 2hour flight from the East Coast. Daily gratuities not included.

Value: $14000

Thanks to: Hugh and Ute Dugan

Walk mascot "Handsome Dan" at one of Yale's Home Games!

2010-04-19T23:32:00.000-04:00

Boola! Boola! Have fun walking Yale’s mascot “Handsome Dan” at half time during one of Yale’s Home Football games! Includes 4 sidelines passes! Game to be determined mutually; one walker and 3 friends, including at least one adult.

Game to be determined mutually (Princeton is sold out).

Value: Priceless

Thanks to: Christopher and Toddie Getman

Live Auction Package, Palm Springs Resort

2010-04-19T23:29:00.000-04:00

Desert Oasis or Mirage? (package 18)

Value: $1200

It’s both! Experience the elegant desert lifestyle at the luxury resort, Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA. Two night accommodations in a luxurious room for the two of you. Enjoy the sophisticated dining, the fabulous spa, sun-drenched pools, tennis courts and 27-hole golf course. Includes golf fees for two on a world-class golf course.

Major holidays excluded: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Labor Day, Memorial Day.

Thanks to: Robert and Janet Lewis and Rancho Las Palmas Resort

Magic Carpet Ride to the Middle East

2010-04-19T23:21:00.004-04:00

Live Auction Package

Value: Priceless

Let yourself and 12 of your fun friends be transported to the Middle East for an evening filled with Turkish cuisine, North African music, Emirati scents, and Egyptian costumes in a home filled with beautiful Middle Eastern cultural treasures. Don't miss out on this unique and enriching experience!

May 1, 2010–September 1, 2010.

Thanks to: Kirk Hooks and Marcia Inhorn

Do Unto Teachers...

2010-04-15T15:52:00.001-04:00

We're all familar with the Foote School motto,"Gladly will I learn and gladly teach." And we appreciate those who 'gladly teach', coach and work with our children. If you've been thinking about a way to show your child's teacher or coach how much you appreciate them, why not sponsor their evening at Mosaic? Its simple: just purchase a ticket[or two] and donate it to a teacher. In giving 'gladly-ness', it may result in an even happier teacher, who then produces happy, 'gladly learning students'. [See what one simple act can do?] Don't forget, doors open for Mosaic..An International Celebration at 6 p.m., April 24th, with the live auction taking place at 9 p.m. See you there!

Slideshow of Donated Items -- A Sampler

2010-04-08T09:40:00.008-04:00

Here's a brief description of the items:

#21 Lamp- donated by Tracy Hanson- table lamp, pink base with green and white striped shade with orange bird- handpainted- by Jan Grey at Stray Dog Designs

#47 Painting-donated by Bette Donahoe Foote School staff- Red poppy, watercolor, original framed 13x16- artist Bette Donahoe

#49 Necklace-donated by Steinen Hurtado, Steinen Jewelry- description by donor-"Handmade by Foote Art Teacher (Steinen Hurtado) this fun and colorful necklace highlights the subtle beauty of natural carnelian" - carnelian, yellowquartz, red aventurine and apatite necklace

#51 Barcelona Package-donated by Barcelona Restaurant and The Marlatt family-

$20 GC to Barcelona restaurant, Barcelona restaurant cookbook, Frommer's Spain Travel Guide book, assorted oil, vinegar, spices for Spanish dishes. Description by donor "To help planning your trip to Spain, explore the flavors of Barcelona both at the restaurant and in your home."

This is just a sample of what's to come on April 24th at six pm. We hope you'll join us!

Is your R.S.V.P. In?

2010-04-07T17:10:00.006-04:00

This coming Friday, April 9th is the last day to R.S.V.P. for Mosaic, An International Celebration, Saturday, April 24th. There's two options to "get it done": you can look to the right, and click underneath where it says 'buy tickets online'; or, if for some reason, you can't get back to the blog page, go to the Foote School homepage http://www.footeschool.org -- you can get tickets and information as well. And guess what? We'll be 'tweeting' you with the latest updates very, very soon. So, if you're a believer in 'firsts', be one of the 'first' to R.S.V.P. Fabulous items,music, food and drink await you and your friends April 24th.
See You There. Ciao!

Volunteer...Don't think its too late for you to participate!

2010-04-07T11:28:00.000-04:00

Can't think of anything to donate? How about your time?
We do welcome volunteers; just sign up here. Thank You!

Warm Weather, Warm Thoughts

2010-04-06T22:26:00.002-04:00

We hope your spring break has your household recharged and rejuvenated! And the warm weather has contributed to spirits being lifted, with wisteria and lilac blooms filling the air with their perfums.The squirrels are active in everyone's yards. The neighbohood children are beginning to spend more time outside. The energy of spring seems to be infectious. There are 18 days left before our expression of spring, Mosaic--An International Celebration, takes place. We'd like to think the weather has motivated you to partcipate in Mosaic, either by attending,volunteering, or donating an item. You may also place donations in the box in the school's main office.Or, you can do all of those things on this page. Simply look to the right, find what you're interested in and click to download. We extend an invitation to you,warmly, to join the Foote Community as we celebrate spring with Mosaic. Remember, if you have any questions regarding donations, call Deborah Carpenter at 203-510-3958.

Breaking For Spring...

2010-03-16T10:35:00.000-04:00

Finally...a respite from schedules, school lunches, and what-sneakers-are-you-wearing this morning? Its official..we in the Foote community are now enjoying the next two weeks of spring break. Remember,as you travel or'staycation', if you stumble across something that you'd like to donate, you can fill out forms here. And since you have a little time to 'surf the web', you can R.S.V.P. here for "Mosaic." That will be one less thing you'll have on your 'to do' list, once you're back to the routine. Enjoy your break!

We're Busy Getting Ready For That Unforgettable Evening!

2010-03-08T17:03:00.017-05:00

Our committee has been scouring the corners of New Haven County and beyond to bring you an unforgettable evening of remarkable food, excellent music and splendid auction items. Invitations have gone out, we're creating menus (mmm) and working to transform the gym into a fantastic night market.

Have an item you'd like to donate? There's a convenient 'drop-off box' located in the main office (pictured here), where you can place your item. You can also pick up auction forms there too, or simply download from this page.If your item's too big for the box, simply call Deborah Carpenter at 203-510-3958. She'll gladly come up with a solution. Interested in volunteering? Those forms are here as well. You can R.S.V.P. early for the auction by simply stopping by our table at the spring assembly this Friday, March 12th. See you there!

Come join us in April!

2010-01-27T16:14:00.008-05:00

Imagine standing in the center of one of the world's great night markets, taking in the sounds around you—hearing the music and the calls of those selling their wares; the spicy smells of luscious food and drink slowly wafting through the air, as you take in the sight of the colorful goods being sold.

We want you have that same sensory experience, enjoyment and excitement Saturday, April 24th, 2010, when "Mosaic: An International Market," takes place in the Hosley Gym on Foote's campus.