St. John School Auction

Cocktails and Moonlit Nights

This year’s virtual auction event on March 19 will feature a live cocktail class with St. John School’s own Ethan Stowell. But what’s a cocktail without a cool name? Help us name this year’s Signature Cocktail – vote here!

It’s Closing Time for Sponsorships

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors who have already signed up to help underwrite the costs of the auction. This helps to ensure that the money raised at the event will go straight to the St. John Operating Fund. We’re extending the last call for sponsors to Thursday, Feb. 11! Forms can be found here, or email fundraising@st-johnschool.org with questions.

Auction Save the Dates 

February 11 – Sponsorship Deadline
February 19 – Procurement Deadline
February 23 – Registration opens at www.biddingforgood.com/stjohnsea.  Register for the auction and order your dinner packages prepared by Ethan Stowell Restaurants, includes wine from Chateau Ste. Michelle
March 11  –  Dinner Order Deadline
March 15 –  Online & Spotlight Items Open
March 17 –  Live Items Open
March 19

• Meal Pick-Up/Drive-Thru Event at Fremont Studios – 155 N. 35^th Street
• St. John Cellar Items Open
• Livestream Program, hosted by auctioneer Ron Hippe
  • 6pm – Pre-Event Program
  • 7pm – Live Auction

Thank You Sponsors

The Paramount
Salinas Construction Inc. – Salinas Family
Ross Hartwich, Lake & Co. Real Estate                                                                                Fremont Dock Co – Osterfeld Family

The Showbox                                                                                                                 Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants – Donovan Family

The Moore
Osborne Northwest Public Relations – Osborne Family
Greenwood Ohlund – O’Rourke Family
Valley and Company Events – Valley Family
Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center – Aguila Family

The Neptune
Smile Ballard – Curalli Family
Ballard Pediatric Dentistry
Farmers Insurance – Evans Family
GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy – Osaki Family
Aspire Capital Advisors, LLC – Flavin Family
Greenwood Hardware
Turnstyle, Inc. – Diefenbach Family
Folktown Counseling PLLC – Deeble Family
Built Square – Werner Family
Quigley Group at Compass Washington – Quigley Family
The Shameless Mom Academy – Dean Family
Nelle Steele Research – Steele Family
Lulu Nurse – BonDurant Family

The Crocodile
Nutty Squirrel Gelato – Seymen Family
AlignMend Physical Therapy – McNerthney Family
The Saki Group – Residential Leasing and Sales – Tsurusaki Family
Overland Real Estate – Overland Family
Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle – Tempest Family

Important Links

2021 Auction Forms

Online Donation Form

Questions?

Contact lexnicios@gmail.com or kristendambach@hotmail.com or fundraising@st-johnschool.org.

The results of the Rock On St. John Rock n Roll quiz show that everyone needs to watch more Backstreet Boys videos.

We Need More More More Gift Cards!

Thanks to our amazing community, we have lots of great items and packages for the Auction. We’d love some more gift cards! What’s your favorite place in Seattle? What gift card would you love to bid on? Grab a gift card and donate to the Auction!

Still not sure what to procure or donate? Reach out to your class auction liaison or auction co-chair Kristen Capka. They can help you find a group to join or suggest some items. Procurement deadline is February 19.

We encourage all families to honor their tuition contract of $250 for donating or procuring items for the Auction.  All money raised goes directly to the school’s Operating Budget.

Do You Have Auction Questions? We’ve Got Auction Answers!
Forget what your procurement commitment is? Unsure what a class project should be? Want to know what an intentionally virtual auction means? Use our Auction Question form to send us your questions. We’ll not only respond to your question, but use these to produce a FAQ for the entire community.

We’re Amazed by Our Sponsors!
Last call to join this super group of sponsors! The sponsorship deadline is February 9. Take a look at the Sponsorship Levels and find the right one for you and your business! If you’re not seeing the perfect match, feel free reach out to Lauren or Andrea to discuss your needs. Please turn in your completed sponsorship agreement form by no later than February 9.

Thank You Sponsors

The Paramount
Salinas Construction Inc. – Salinas Family
Ross Hartwich, Lake & Co. Real Estate

The Moore
Osborne Northwest Public Relations – Osborne Family
Greenwood Ohlund – O’Rourke Family
Valley and Company Events – Valley Family
Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center – Aguila Family

The Neptune
Smile Ballard – Curalli Family
Ballard Pediatric Dentistry
Farmers Insurance – Evans Family
GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy – Osaki Family
Aspire Capital Advisors, LLC – Flavin Family
Greenwood Hardware
Turnstyle, Inc. – Diefenbach Family
Folktown Counseling PLLC – Deeble Family
Built Square – Werner Family
Quigley Group at Compass Washington – Quigley Family
The Shameless Mom Academy – Dean Family
Nelle Steele Research – Steele Family

The Crocodile
Nutty Squirrel Gelato – Seymen Family
AlignMend Physical Therapy – McNerthney Family
The Saki Group – Residential Leasing and Sales – Tsurusaki Family
Overland Real Estate – Overland Family
Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle – Tempest Family

Important Links

2021 Auction Forms

Online Donation Form

Questions?

Contact lexnicios@gmail.com or kristendambach@hotmail.com or fundraising@st-johnschool.org.

Are You a Titan of Rock? 
Take our Rock On St John Rock n Roll quiz to see where you stack up against the rest of the band.

The Heat is On for Procurement
We have already received some amazing items for the auction, but we’re always looking for more.  Do you need help with deciding what to donate? Here are some ideas of things we’d love to have procured:

• Gift Cards – what’s your favorite place in Seattle? Share that love by donating a gift card to the Auction!
• Plan a Day in Your Favorite Neighborhood – how would you spend an afternoon in your favorite Seattle ‘hood? Gather some friends and put together the ultimate package for a day in Ballard, Fremont, the Central District or wherever you’d like to spend a day.
• Cash donations are a great way to help out the Auction! You may donate online or send a check payable to St. John School to:
  • 106 N. 79th Street; Seattle, WA 98103

Still not sure what to procure or donate? Reach out to your class auction liaison or auction co-chair Kristen Capka. They can help you find a group to join or suggest some items. Procurement deadline is February 19.  

We encourage all families to honor their tuition contract of $250 for donating or procuring items for the Auction.  All money raised goes directly to the school’s Operating Budget.

Do You Have Auction Questions? We’ve Got Auction Answers!
Forget what your procurement commitment is? Unsure what a class project should be? Want to know what an intentionally virtual auction means? Use our Auction Question form to send us your questions. We’ll not only respond to your question, but use these to produce a FAQ for the entire community.

Sponsorship
Thank you to our two newest sponsors, Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle and Quigley Group at Compass Washington. Add your business name to the list! Sponsoring the Auction greatly reduces our costs and allows more money raised to go directly to our school.  If you would like to sponsor the Auction, please visit our sponsorship summary page and complete the sponsorship agreement form before the February 9 deadline.

Thank You Sponsors

The Paramount
Salinas Construction Inc. – Salinas Family

The Moore
Osborne Northwest Public Relations – Osborne Family
Greenwood Ohlund – O’Rourke Family
Valley and Company Events – Valley Family

The Neptune
Smile Ballard – Curalli Family
Ballard Pediatric Dentistry
Farmers Insurance – Evans Family
GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy – Osaki Family
Aspire Capital Advisors, LLC – Flavin Family
Greenwood Hardware
Turnstyle, Inc. – Diefenbach Family
Folktown Counseling PLLC – Deeble Family
Built Square – Werner Family
Quigley Group at Compass Washington – Quigley Family

The Crocodile
Nutty Squirrel Gelato – Seymen Family
AlignMend Physical Therapy – McNerthney Family
The Saki Group – Residential Leasing and Sales – Tsurusaki Family
Overland Real Estate – Overland Family
Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle – Tempest Family

Important Links

2021 Auction Forms

Online Donation Form

Questions?

Contact lexnicios@gmail.com or kristendambach@hotmail.com or fundraising@st-johnschool.org.

St. John was Blowin’ in the Wind at their 1st Concerts

The number one artist the St. John community saw at their first concert was Bob Dylan (with 3 votes), followed by The Beach Boys, Def Leopard, Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton, New Kids on the Block, Ray Charles, and Willie Nelson, each with 2 votes.

Thanks as always for participating in the poll.  Full results are available on our Facebook page. Stay tuned next week for a Rock ‘n’ Roll trivia quiz!

Do You Have Auction Questions? We’ve Got Auction Answers!

Forget what your procurement commitment is? Unsure what a class project should be? Want to know what an intentionally virtual auction means? Use our Auction Question form to send us your questions. We’ll not only respond to your question, but use these to produce a FAQ for the entire community.

Need Procurement Ideas?

The best way to brainstorm procurement ideas is to think about what you would like to bid on at an auction. Wine? Dinner? Boat rides? Weekends away? Gift cards to your favorite PhinneyWood business?

If you’re still stumped, or just want to click and send, try our Amazon Wish List – purchase an item on our Auction wish list, and it will be delivered directly to the school! See a big ticket item on our Amazon Wish List?  Team up with your bestie and purchase (or procure) it together! Please complete your group procurement form so all parties get credit for the donation.

Still not sure what to donate? Cash donations are a great way to help out the Auction. You may donate online or send a check payable to St. John School to:

• 106 N. 79th Street; Seattle, WA 98103

Please reach out to the Auction Team if you have any questions regarding Procurement – we’re here to help! Please also remember to complete your procurement form and email to fundraising@st-johnschool.org or return to the Auction office in the Administrative Building.

Sponsorship
Thank you to our two newest sponsors, Built Square and Overland Real Estate. Add your name to the list –  sponsoring the Auction greatly reduces our costs and allows more money raised to go directly to our school.  If you would like to sponsor the Auction, please visit our sponsorship summary page and complete the sponsorship agreement form.

Thank You Sponsors

The Paramount
Salinas Construction Inc. – Salinas Family

The Moore
Osborne Northwest Public Relations – Osborne Family
Greenwood Ohlund – O’Rourke Family
Valley and Company Events – Valley Family

The Neptune
Smile Ballard – Curalli Family
Ballard Pediatric Dentistry
Farmers Insurance – Evans Family
GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy – Osaki Family
Aspire Capital Advisors, LLC – Flavin Family
Greenwood Hardware
Turnstyle, Inc. – Diefenbach Family
Folktown Counseling PLLC – Deeble Family
Built Square – Werner Family

The Crocodile
Nutty Squirrel Gelato – Seymen Family
AlignMend Physical Therapy – McNerthney Family
The Saki Group – Residential Leasing and Sales – Tsurusaki Family
Overland Real Estate – Overland Family

Important Links

2021 Auction Forms

Online Donation Form

Questions?

Contact lexnicios@gmail.com or kristendambach@hotmail.com or fundraising@st-johnschool.org.

Procurement is Rolling In! 

Thank you to everyone who has participated in auction procurement already. We have so many exciting items rolling in! Let’s keep those items coming.

Every family who has procured items or made a cash donation totaling $250 or more by Friday, January 15 will be entered for a chance to win an appetizer basket for the night of the auction! Get those items in!  Here are some of the ways you can contribute to the Auction and fulfill your family’s Fair Share commitment of $250:

• When deciding what to procure or donate to the auction, start by thinking what would you like to find in the auction catalog?
  • Did you start a new hobby this past year? A family game night package or a puzzler’s basket would be fun to share.
  • Did you find your love of cooking? Offer a year of bread delivered monthly to the winner.
  • Do you have a favorite local business? Donate a gift card!
  • Who doesn’t love a stay-cation in Seattle or a three day getaway to the WA Coast or Olympic peninsula?
• Amazon Wish List – purchase an item on our Auction wish list, and it will be delivered directly to the school!
• See a big ticket item on our Amazon Wish List?  Team up with your bestie and purchase (or procure) it together! Please complete your group procurement form so all parties get credit for the donation.
• Still not sure what to donate? Cash donations are a great way to help out the Auction. You may donate online or send a check payable to St. John School to:
  • 106 N. 79th Street; Seattle, WA 98103

Please reach out to the Auction Team if you have any questions regarding Procurement – we’re here to help! Please also remember to complete your procurement form and email to fundraising@st-johnschool.org or return to the Auction office in the Administrative Building.

Sponsorship
Do you recognize where the names of our sponsorship levels came from this year? Check out the story behind each one on our Facebook page, and give our sponsors some love while you are there! Get your business name on the list before our February 1 sponsorship deadline! Sponsoring the Auction greatly reduces our costs and allows more money raised to go directly to our school.  If you would like to sponsor the Auction, please visit our sponsorship summary page and complete the sponsorship agreement form. 

We’re still seeking a Gorge Level sponsor – could that be you?

Thank You Sponsors

The Paramount
Salinas Construction Inc. – Salinas Family

The Moore
Osborne Northwest Public Relations – Osborne Family
Greenwood Ohlund – O’Rourke Family
Valley and Company Events – Valley Family

The Neptune
Smile Ballard – Curalli Family
Ballard Pediatric Dentistry
Farmers Insurance – Evans Family
GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy – Osaki Family
Aspire Capital Advisors, LLC – Flavin Family
Greenwood Hardware
Turnstyle, Inc. – Diefenbach Family
Folktown Counseling PLLC – Deeble Family

The Crocodile
Nutty Squirrel Gelato – Seymen Family
AlignMend Physical Therapy – McNerthney Family
The Saki Group – Residential Leasing and Sales – Tsurusaki Family

Important Links

2021 Auction Forms

Online Donation Form

Questions?

Contact lexnicios@gmail.com or kristendambach@hotmail.com or fundraising@st-johnschool.org.