ODE TO THE FIESTA...

La Fiesta, La Fiesta – promises to be a truly special night!

Just to see myself out of sweatpants will be a truly welcome sight!

17 days and counting – planning this event has been a fete

But celebrating with all our Res friends will make the night complete!

The next few weeks will be busy – who am kidding we will be crazed!

But once you see all the wonderful prizes, you will be truly amazed!!

We have something for everyone from sports to fashionable totes,

We have sign-up parties and spas and even a ride on the Sinnott’s boat!

We have hunting trips and autographs and theater tickets too,

Bottom line we have something at anytime of the day for you to do!

So you don’t want to miss this, buy your tickets today…

Oh, did I mention we have a luxurious weekend at Auberge du Soleil??

A link for tickets was sent, and I REPEAT…

Please read the e-mail, do not hit delete!

So seriously get your tickets, do not delay..

We will see you at the Fiesta, on Friday, April 20th – OLE!!


Live link below...

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3009199597 

Something for everyone...

Can you hear it now? The sound of a mariachi band playing with a margarita in your hand… Fiesta fun is right around the corner – 3 weeks to be exact. The committee is feverishly planning a festive evening for all. But first, a sneak peek at some recently added silent and live auction items.  

Let’s take a look:

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    Ever want to be a ‘fly on the wall’ in your child’s classroom? Win the Principal for a Day package and you can be more than a ‘fly’.  Take a peek into Res life for a day and see how Mr. Nielsen makes it look so easy.

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    Basketball fans – start planning now. A once in a lifetime opportunity to play some hoops with Knicks All-Star Allan Houston at the Knicks practice facility. Play a game of HORSE with your kids and a Pro, and collect some pointers from one of best Knicks guards of all time.

·       If you stress every year about Christmas decorating, then Interior Designer and Res mom Angela Kosinski will help make the holidays the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. Let Angela work her magic with some new holiday pieces to re-invent your home next Christmas.

·       Maybe your living room is missing that little touch of elegance…not to worry as we have the perfect accent for you!  We have beautiful custom pieces for you to choose from, curated by our own design guru Sarah Dolce.  And if it is art that you need, we have that too, with an original work from local artist Jennifer McCooey.

·       Are you feeling like your wardrobe needs an overhaul?  Your constantly have nothing to wear??  Well here is your chance to perk up your closet!  You and 3 friends will have a private shopping experience at the beautiful Carlisle Showroom in Greenwich, CT.  You and each friend will receive a $200 gift certificate to start you off, as you browse the racks and find that perfect outfit!

·       Broadway lovers will have their pickings at some of the hottest shows on the ‘Great White Way’ including the much anticipated Jesus Christ Superstar, the entertaining and popular The Book of Mormon, and Rock of Ages, to name a few.

·       Get your green face paint ready and your little leprechauns in gear and head out to Southbend for some Notre Dame football next season. Enjoy a big time football game with your ND fans and make some memories to last a lifetime.

·       Calling all “foodies”!  Here’s your chance to be front in center with Mario Batali, and the rest of the gang on The Chew!  With your 4 tickets in hand get ready for some amazing tips on how to turn your home kitchen into a gourmet restaurant!!!

·       Help your school out while remaining current with latest technology -- grab your chance to take home the new Ipad 3.

·       And more including sports memorabilia and game tickets galore; kids parties for every occasion; and the always popular “fun with faculty”…plus more to come. 

Thank you to all the families who have generously donated to this year’s Auction event.  

It will be a wonderful evening with new and old friends.  And don't forget to buy your tickets, which can be done by clicking this live link..


http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3009199597 

TICKETS! TICKETS! TICKETS!

Hi all -

So we realize that everyone's e-mail inboxes are inundated with messages - some from school, others your friends, sale reminders, etc.  And we appreciate that maybe, just maybe, you deleted the original e-mailed invitation we sent to you for the Spring Fiesta.  For those of you who keep your hundreds of e-mails, the invite could still be there.  Just look for an e-mail from the address resurrectionspringfiesta@gmail.com.  It is a paperless post invite, that will show you not only the actual event invite but as well has the link to the eventbrite site where you can buy your tickets.

If however, that e-mail is gone, I can either send you another e-mail, so you can see the actual invite, or you can simply click on the following link which will take you directly to the eventbrite site for our Fiesta and you can purchase tickets directly:

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3009199597 

Thanks so much!

Heads or Tails - Fiesta Style!!!

Fiesta Fever Continues:

This Thursday, your little niños and niñas will be enjoying some fiesta fun during their Twin Tacos lunch hours. To continue the excitement for the upcoming Spring Auction event, the children will participate in a fiesta-themed Heads or Tails game in both the lower and middle schools. 

We will play heads or tails during each lunch session, and the winners will receive a colorful sombrero. Ole!  The kids loved the heads or tails games during Catholic Schools week, and we’re excited to continue some momentum leading up to this year’s auction event.  

But parents do not feel left out, as you too can have some Heads or Tails fun at the Spring Fiesta on April 20th, where you will be picking "Heads" or "Tails" in hopes of winning a weekend at the amazing Ocean House Resort & Spa in nearby Watch Hill, RI.  So start working out the odds of the coin flip, so that you can insure that you are the last one standing when that they make the final call!

FIESTA ROVING REPORTER

Our very own Fiesta Roving Reporter asked a few RES moms and dads about their thoughts on the Annual Spring Auction. Here’s what a few had to share:

"This will be our 12th year (only 7 more to go).  We have so many great memories of this outstanding event.  It never fails to deliver, but what I like best is that each year we see some new RES families step up and join the action as donors and bidders in the live auction." -- Phil Semprevivo, RES dad of Maggie, Molly, Annie, Lilly, Michael and former student Peter

“The auction is a terrific party, but it is much more than that too – it really is a celebration of the Resurrection community. To see so many parents, teachers and priests having fun and being passionate about supporting the school reaffirms why we chose Resurrection school for our children. It definitely is a “can’t miss” night!” – Christine Ford, RES mom of Lizzie and Maddie

“This event is a great opportunity to spend time not only with friends, but also teachers and administrators. I’ve had great conversations and spent time with Mr. Nielsen, teachers and staff.  It’s a fantastic event my husband and I always look forward to.” -- Christina Condron, RES mom of Christopher, Jack, Lucy and Rex

“The auction is a great night and a chance to give back to our school and have fun with friends!” -- Kris McCooey, RES mom of Matthew and Tommy, and former students Bobby, Christopher, Elizabeth & Matthew

“This will be our 13^th auction and we would not miss it!  It is a night full of fabulous food, friends and of our course our wonderful faculty, staff and clergy.  It is a fun way to show your support for our children, school and community.” -- Katy Pagnani, mother of Kyle, Kristy, Keith and Kiernan

“I love coming to the event and checking out all the fun auction items! I always head straight for the parties and spa events! It's also fun to see the men, a little ill at ease at first, begin to lighten up and enjoy the evening!” -- Whitney Schwarz, RES mom of Van, Allie, Madeline & Sabrina

“It is such a fun night for the Res community to see everyone dressed up and to have an opportunity to engage in longer conversations than the two minute ones we have time for in the parking lot!” -- Beth McGrath, RES mom of Bridget, Grace and Aidan

“I love seeing everyone out of their school mode and ready to have a great time and support Resurrection.” -- May Burke, RES mom of Peter, Tommy and Vincent 

“This will be our 11th Resurrection Auction!!  My husband and I love this night.  The committee always does such a wonderful job to make it one to remember.  Over the years we have met so many nice families and it is a perfect time to catch up with all the other parents and faculty”. -- Nicole Steinthal, RES mom of TJ, Daisey and Peyton   

LIGHTS! CAMERA! AUCTION!

LIGHTS!  CAMERA!  AUCTION!

Welcome to the Fiesta countdown.  We are eight weeks away from the Resurrection Auction and we‘re so happy to share some amazing updates to get everyone excited about this fun night out – all for the support of our wonderful school!  Invitations have been distributed electronically so keep an eye out in your inbox.   We hope that you continue to follow along and visit this blog weekly as we update fun Fiesta news. And please share your comments on the Fiesta blog.

A big part of the evening is always the popular Live Auction.  This year we have already secured amazing family experiences.  Have sports fans in your house?  What better way to put a smile on your Giants fan’s face then with tickets to the Super Bowl Champs 2012 training camp in Albany?  Or even better – four tickets to the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans, with a stay at an NFL-sanctioned hotel.  Amazing!  Check out these live auction items below, with more to come. And thank you to those who have donated so far:

                        

·      Four Super Bowl Tickets to the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans,  with a stay at an NFL-sanctioned hotel

·      NY Giants Training Camp - go up to Albany and get an insider’s look into the Super Bowl Champs strategies and plays!

·      Four 50-yard line seats to a Giants Game – you can’t get any closer to Eli and

·      Four tickets to the Madonna Concert at Yankee Stadium – Experience the Material Girl at her 2012 World Tour. Relive the 80’s!

·      Need some sun – how about a stay at a beautiful private home on the sunny beaches of South Carolina?

A For this year’s Silent Auction, so far we have many different items, all at various price points. Planning your child’s birthday party? Or in need of girls night out?  We’re happy to report that the silent auction already offers so many home, party, sporting, entertaining, and getaway items. 

And again, thanks to all who have donated so far:

·      Sports:  Yankees Tickets, Giants Tickets, US Open Tickets

·      Getaways:  A weekend at Great Wolf Lodge, a fun water park for the whole family;  a "staycation" at the Ritz-Carlton in White Plains; or a weekend in the Hamptons hob-nobbing with the glitterati!

·      Home:  Amazing custom furniture that will fit any room in your home!

·      Plus:  Vintage Jewelry hand-picked by our very own Res style guru Nicole Steinthal and dinners in and around town for a special date night out!

And of course more to come...

If you have a donation suggestion, please let us know. We’ll be happy to share more auction additions as we get even closer.

Countdown to the Fiesta Continues...

So who is ready for vacation??  I know I am, but I also know that the Spring Fiesta Committee is working hard to pull this shindig together!  So here is a little update as to where we are so far..

JOURNAL - looking awesome!!  It is not too late to be apart of it so consider taking a family ad or selling a business ad.
SILENT AUCTION - we have sports tickets, NYC excursions, sign-up parties galore (more on that on another post), fun with our faculty, and an art project made by our very own kiddies that will put Picasso to shame!
LIVE AUCTION - Super Bowl - need I say more???  But we do have more up our sleeve!  We will keep you posted as things all come together.
HEADS OR TAILS - is it up?  is it down?  One never knows, but we know you will want to be apart of this as the winner will be whisked away for a luxurious weekend!
PARTY - the best part!!  What could be better than a night by the water with all of your friends!!

We will keep you updated in the coming months of all that we have planned so be sure to check back.  Also please feel free to leave us comments as we would love to hear your thoughts - all ideas are welcome!  Hope everyone has an amazing vacation!