N ORMANDALE HILLS SCHOOL CARNIVAL A PRIL 25, 2014
SILENT AUCTION
CLASSROOM BASKETS!
Normandale Hills annual silent auction is hosted by the PTA each year during the school
carnival. All proceeds from the auction go to the Normandale Hills PTA to help fund programs
that benefit all Normandale Hills students.
1. What is a classroom basket?
Each classroom has an assigned theme the teacher picks for their
classroom’s collection basket (see other side). Starting March 17,
families are asked to donate an item fitting the theme for the class
basket. New this year: the’ baskets’ being filled are based on the
theme of the basket!
2. If you would like to donate something but don’t have the time, you may send with your
child or drop off in the office, a donation in an envelope marked “silent auction basket” and
“teacher’s name:__”. Checks can be made out to the NHPTA. We will then do the shopping
for you.
3. The baskets will be outside of each classroom until Friday, April 14. Thanks to your
generosity, the baskets go from empty to incredible in these few weeks, so please consider
donating an item for your child’s classroom theme basket during this time.
In addition to the classroom baskets, some parents donate a basket or item from their home
consulting businesses (such as Avon, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, etc.). We are more than
happy to take those donations along with some of your businesses literature to have available
at the silent auction. You can drop these items off in the school office, and let staff know it is
for the silent auction.
How the silent auction works at the carnival:
The night of the carnival, all of the baskets & auction items donated by the business
community are on display in the Media Center. You will sign in to obtain a bidder number, and
then you browse & bid throughout the auction hours of 5:30 7:45. The auction is ‘silent’
because you anonymously bid using your bidder number as you come and go throughout the
evening. The auction items are sold to the highest bidder and all proceeds go to the PTA to
pass along to NH programs. New this year: The PTA will be accepting credit cards as payment
this year at the silent auction.
N ORMANDALE HILLS 2014 S CHOOL CARNIVAL Silent Auction
CLASSROOM BASKET THEMES
Teacher
Abrahamson
Basket Theme
Bricks are AWESOME!
Ideas to Get You Started!
LEGO, Mega Blocks, K’Nex, Lite Brix, KRE-O bricks and accessories
Andresen
All Things Disney
Dolls & action figures, costumes, books, movies, toys, home décor,
plush animals, music, games, crafts
Bergh
Slumber PARTY!
Party games, Mad Libs, treats, pillows, music, movies, craft party sets
Carhart
Ready for A Road Trip?
Car games, blankets, neck pillows, coloring books, markers, crayons,
crosswords and puzzles, autograph pillowcases
Dahl
Have Your Cupcakes &
Ice Cream Too!
Cupcake mix and sprinkles, cupcake tools, baking pans, ice cream
toppings, ice cream dishes, glasses and spoons
Donley
Games & Puzzles Oh My! Board, trivia and card games, puzzles, brain teasers, DVD games
Johnson/Gens
Restock the Classroom
Kellenberger
King
Anything MN professional teams – Lynx, Timberwolves, Wild, Vikings,
It’s a MN Pro Sports Thing Twins, & Swarm, including sports gear, tailgating supplies, home décor
Maiers
SPAtacular!
Would You Like Wine
With That?
All Things Dog
McDonnell
Man Cave Essentials
Ludgate
Nash
Nelson
Nuss
Oldfather
Rauch
Scissors, markers, pencils, folders, pencil sharpener, pens, folders, glue
sticks, candy treats, cleaning wipes, tissues, gift cards to Target
Foot bath, pedicure set, lotions, oils, music, bubble bath, hair towel
Wine glasses, bottles of wine, charms, cheese and crackers, home
décor, books on wine, cookbooks, wine making kit
Dog blanket, toys, treats, bowls, leashes and home décor
Beer glasses, bottle openers, man cave decor, ice bucket, manly
movies, card games, dart board
How to Survive College
Towels, snacks, school supplies, , dorm décor, alarm clock, bedding
Those Crafty Kids
Paper, stamps, punches, markers, scissors, stickers, craft kits, how to
books, looms, clay, latch hook, bird house kit, duct tape
Yum – CHOCOLATE!
Playing Outdoors
is THE BEST!
Tree of Gift Cards
Chocolate! chocolate fountain, fondue, candy melts, molds, dipping tools
Yard games, jump ropes, chalk, scooter, soccer ball, basketball, nature
exploration kits, Frisbee golf, remote control helicopter, bubbles
Gift cards or gift certificates for any business
Skadsem
Crockpot Wonder
Crock pot, crock pot liners, cookbooks, crock pot mixes, utensils
Swedberg
Pizza and a Movie
Pizza mix, movies, popcorn, candy, blankets, floor pillows, pizza plates
Wahlquist
Coffee maker, mugs, bags of coffee, bean grinder, flavored creams, gift
Give Me A Coffee Break! card to coffee shops, coffee candy, home décor
Walters
Backyard Camping
Wilton
Blinded By Science!
Flashlights, tent, astronomy guides, book on bugs, telescope,
magnifying glass, s’mores, fire pit, popcorn popper, citronella candle,
Science kits, Eco Science kits, Snap Circuits, books, kid cookbooks,
rock tumbler, plasma ball, tickets to Science Museum or the Works