1204. TikTok: Hard Rock Candy Dance Party for Grades 1-2

from The Langley School 80th Anniversary Gala Catalog 2023

by The Langley School

GREAT Gatherings

Date: Friday, June 2, 2023, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Hosts: Melanie Bielski, Heidi Narang, Art in Motion

Location: Langley’s Lower School Assembly Room

Cost: 28 children’s tickets at $60 each (grades 1-2 only)

Let’s dance! Get ready to feel the beat and learn a few trending TikTok dances! Dancers will learn choreography with Miss Allie from Art in Motion and have a chance to show off their dance moves through solo or small-group performances. Dance props will be on hand to give their TikTok dances some added pizzazz. Dancers will create a sweets bag from the ultimate candy buffet and refresh with lemonade while they cheer for each other’s performances. Dancers will also go home with some dance swag. Ready, set, DANCE!

What Are Great Gathering Events?

Great Gatherings are a “great” way to make new friends and connect with old friends while enjoying a fun, low-key activity, outing, or event. Come by yourself or make plans with friends to join together – a great time awaits you. Our community is stronger and more connected when we “gather” all year long!

It’s all been organized for you – all you need to do is join in! “Buy a spot” for one or more Great Gathering events.

How/When Can You Purchase Spots? Online Sales Open Monday, May 8!

• Great Gathering “spots” will be available for purchase beginning Monday, May 8 through Saturday, May 13 on the auction site at https://langleyschool.ejoinme.org/2023Auction.

• Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• On Monday, May 8, mobile bidding opens to all registered persons. Individuals who have provided a cell phone number will receive a “welcome” email and text with a personalized URL and may at that time purchase spots via mobile bidding. Spots will be available for purchase to registered persons until sold out or through Saturday, May 13 until such time as mobile bidding closes.

• Those not able to attend the event on May 13, but who would like to purchase a Great Gathering spot, may do so by registering at https://langley2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse (click on the “Get Started” button).

• If all spots are not sold out at the close of the event on Saturday, May 13, remaining spots will be available for sale to the community on the auction site on Monday, May 15.

1205. Backstage at Wolf Trap

Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Hosts: Christopher and AJ Andreas

Location: Filene Center at Wolf Trap (1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182)

Cost: 28 adult tickets at $75 each

Ever wonder what goes into hosting a famous performer at a concert venue? Join us this summer as Wolf Trap President and CEO Arvind Manocha leads us on an exclusive backstage tour of their recently renovated spaces, including artists’ areas, green rooms, and eating/recreation spaces. After the tour, enjoy wine and cheese in the private main artist dressing room where the likes of Sting and Bonnie Raitt have spent their time off-stage. Start your summer like a star!

1206. School’s IN, Parents OUT

Date: Friday, September 8, 2023, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Hosts: Hisham Faour and Zeina Habal, RJ and Heidi Narang, Devon McFadden and Ronya Corey, Brett and Ally Meringoff

Location: Ms. Peacock’s Champagne Lounge (929 N. Garfield Street, Arlington, VA 22201)

Cost: 62 adult tickets at $150 each

Reconnect with fellow Langley parents and friends to catch up on summer experiences, make plans for the school year, and celebrate the kids being back in school. With a new venue for this event, Ms. Peacock’s Champagne Lounge will provide the perfect setting for a fun and festive evening. We will enjoy adult conversations over creative cocktails, bubbles, and delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres. This event sold out in minutes last year, so get your ticket quickly!

1207. Duck, Duck, Bowl

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hosts: Chris and Tyler Gamaitoni, Reed Kowit and Liz Lawson, Michael and Amanda McQuigg, Brad and Elle Patout

Location: Congressional Country Club (8500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817)

Cost: 20 tickets at $100 each (one ticket includes admission for one child accompanied by one adult only)

Join Langley’s littlest students for an afternoon game of duckpin bowling at Congressional Country Club. Congressional is one of the few venues in the area to offer this fun twist on bowling, where kids roll with a lighter wooden ball to knock down the pins. While the little ones play, parents will enjoy food and socializing. Both lunch and snacks will be provided. This event is ideal for rising kindergarten through third-graders, and we promise no ducks will be harmed during this gathering!

1208. Holiday Glam Shopping Night

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Hosts: Melanie Bielski, Aly Brokenshire, Allie Miller

Location: Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria (2255 International Drive, McLean, VA 22102)

Cost: 47 adult tickets at $125 each

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping (and don’t forget to pick out a few things for yourself!) during this moms’ night out at Neiman Marcus in Tysons Galleria. We will begin the evening in a private area on the third floor to enjoy some bubbles and bites while viewing holiday looks and trending styles. The store will then open up for shopping so you can make all of your glam holiday dreams come true!

1209. “Damp” January Wine Tasting

Date: Friday, January 5, 2024, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Hosts: Chris and Caroline Krueger

Location: The Metropolitan Club (1700 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006)

Cost: 34 adult tickets at $150 each

Dry January is for quitters! Join us for a sommelier-led wine tasting in one of the beautiful private rooms at the Metropolitan Club. Whether you are an experienced taster or a rookie, after sampling both reds and whites from the Old World and New, you will leave with a little more wine expertise. And did we mention there will also be cheese? Make it a night and plan a dinner in DC with a group of friends after.

1210. Let’s Go Girls: Galentine’s Eve Party

Date: Monday, February 12, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Host: Anne Schuyler

Location: Skyfall, The Schuyler Home Cost: 30 adult tickets at $150 each

Roses are red, violets are blue, love is sweet, and friendship is, too! Come party your heart out with your Langley gal pals for a night of friendship, food, and beauty fun! Sip on romantic concoctions and indulge in delicious treats during this cozy ladies’ night in. Makeup artists will educate us on the latest skin glows and provide a tutorial on the perfect “five-minute makeup transformation.” XOXO

1211. Back to College Party

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Hosts: Andy Leblanc and Kara McCabe, Alistair and Allie Miller

Location: TBD

Cost: 50 adult tickets at $150 each

Bringing it back to the old school! Relive your glory days during this college-themed party. Wear your alma mater gear to this fun throwback to the college years. Kegs, solo cups, and games on tap! You’re my boy, Blue!

Super Silent

201. Escape to Little Washington: Kitchen Table Dinner for Four & Private Transportation

Experience the inner sanctum of the Inn at Little Washington’s Michelin three-star-rated restaurant. Your party of four, nestled next to a baronial fireplace, will dine amidst the backdrop of this renowned working kitchen. This gastronomic offering will transform your perspective on fine dining as you enjoy your supper while being part of the show! Savor classical French cuisine while reveling in the romantic luxury of this charming country inn. You’ll savor the drive, too, as Reston Limousine provides a luxury vehicle to transport you seamlessly to and from the inn.

Donors: Anonymous, John Yoo and Yoomin Kim / Value: $3,380

202. Sperryville VIP Retreat: Three Blacksmiths Dinner & One-Night Stay for Four at Hopkins Ordinary

You and three guests will enjoy the locally sourced tasting menu with wine pairings at Three Blacksmiths and overnight accommodations at the top-rated Hopkins Ordinary Bed and Breakfast, a three-minute walk from the restaurant. The personal, unparalleled atmosphere at Three Blacksmiths shows through their one daily seating for just 20 guests that books 200 days in advance. Similarly boutique, Hopkins Ordinary has the privacy of just five guest rooms and two private cottages. You will know you’re truly a VIP when you enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime package!

Donor: The Langley School Board of Trustees / Value: $2,000

203. Total Wine & More: Wine Tasting & Three Nights in Bordeaux for Four

A truly unique adventure awaits the oenophile in Bordeaux, France. Two couples will enjoy a three-night stay in a romantic château as they explore one of the world’s premier wine regions. With one-of-a-kind vineyards, winery tours, private tastings, and more, Bordeaux will knock the socks off anyone who thinks California wine country sets the standard. This package does not include airfare or transportation and does not expire. Dates are based on availability and must be mutually agreed upon with donor before travel plans are made. All travelers must be 21 or older. Lodging is first-come, first-served and available Monday-Friday, September through June (excluding the Christmas and Easter holidays), and only available for four individuals (two rooms).

Donor: Total Wine & More / Value: $5,000

204. Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail: Three-Day Immersion for Six

You, yours, and two other couples will find the homebase of your Kentucky Bourbon Trail immersive experience in Louisville with three rooms at the boutique hotel and art museum 21C. From there, your party will enjoy a tour and tasting at Old Forester in Louisville and then at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort. Saving the best for last, you’ll end the trail with the VIP master distiller private tour at Woodford Reserve in Lexington, where you will also enjoy a family brand tasting. Each couple will receive a limited edition Woodford Reserve bottle as a souvenir.

Donor: Current360 / Value: $4,650

205. Washington Nationals Park: Private Suite for an August Game

Batter up in style! The lucky bidder will receive their very own private suite at Washington Nationals Park for an August 2023 game mutually determined by bidder and donor. The National Retail Federation’s suite is located on the Club Level between home plate and third base. It accommodates up to 22 guests with standard catering (soft drinks/snacks; additional items can be arranged through Nationals Park/Levy Catering), a private bathroom, air conditioning, outdoor seating for 15 people, and four parking passes!

August 2023 game date must be confirmed within two weeks of auction. Expires August 31, 2023.

Donor: National Retail Federation / Value: $4,500

206. John Legend: Two Orchestra Tickets at Wolf Trap

Win two tickets to see 12-time Grammy winner John Legend in a special soldout, live solo performance at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. You will be seated in the prime orchestra section for the show on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. The show will include featured songs from Legend’s most recent release, “Legend,” intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), and unexpected stories from his life and career.

Donors: Russ Frey and I-Min Chao / Value: $385

207. Nashville “Music City” Expedition: Two Nights & Tours for Two

Music City fans and anyone wanting a fun vacation within driving distance will beg to win this phenomenal package! Enjoy a threeday, two-night stay for two people at the gorgeous four-star 21C Museum Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. Tour Nashville in exquisite style for up to three hours with a local musician, learning about the city’s famous landmarks and the evening entertainment hotspots. Admire the Parthenon, Music Row, and more with your exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into the music scene. Daily breakfast and a souvenir CD of your guide’s music are included. No expiration; blackout dates include major holidays and events.

Donors: Matt and Anne Schuyler / Value: $5,000

208. Langley Day at Nationals Park: Batting Practice on September 9, 2023

Here’s a sneak peek to an inaugural event – September 9, 2023, will be the first Langley Day at Nationals Park, where Langley families will sit together in the left mezzanine seats for the Nationals vs. Dodgers 4:05 p.m. game. This special auction item isn’t for the game – the lucky bidder and 11 guests will get to watch batting practice on the field! Practice starts at 12:35 p.m., so get ready to suit up!

Donor: The Langley School / Value: Priceless

209. Exclusive Resorts: Three Nights of Luxury

A vacation is not just about unique experiences – it should be about creating lasting memories with the people you love. Averaging 3,500 square feet, Exclusive Resorts’ private collection of three- to five-bedroom homes are in the world’s best locations and feature dream amenities such as chef-grade kitchens, private infinity-edge pools and hot tubs, spacious outdoor areas, and expansive great rooms. Everything is perfect for large family and friend gatherings. Each residence is carefully vetted, providing you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly what to expect. Best of all, your personal concierge will plan every detail, from stocking the pantry with your favorite foods prior to your arrival and hiring a private chef, to booking tee times and creating custom itineraries, so you can enjoy a hassle-free vacation. Your only demand of the day is to have fun. Choose to reserve your Exclusive Resorts vacation in any one of these sought-after locations: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Lake Tahoe, California; Los Cabos, Mexico; Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica; Real Del Mar, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Scottsdale, Arizona; Sea Island, Georgia; or Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Travel must occur by May 13, 2024, and must be booked within 90 days of check-out. Reservations are subject to availability. Additional nights may be available. Holiday weeks designated by Exclusive Resorts are excluded, including Christmas, New Year’s, Presidents’ Day, Spring Break, Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving.

Donor: Exclusive Resorts / Value: $6,000

210. Copper Mountain: Slopeside Home for Eight, January 12-15, 2024

Spend the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend hitting the slopes and sporting amenities of Copper Mountain, known as Colorado’s Athletes’ Mountain! The winter-loving bidder and seven guests will enjoy a three-bedroom ski-in/ski-out townhome just a short walk to both the Woodward (formerly Union Creek) and American Flyer chairlifts. This plush vacation home boasts everything you need for a mountain getaway, including a private hot tub, master Jacuzzi tub, and two private balconies overlooking Ten Mile Creek and the adjoining forest preserve. The master suite has a king bed, the second bedroom has queen and twin beds, and the third bedroom has a twinover-full bunk. Other appointments include a wet bar, wine fridge, gas fireplace, window seat overlook, private washer and dryer, and flat-screen TV. Your luxury townhome wouldn’t be complete without its private, heated, twocar garage. Valid during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, January 12-15, 2024.

Donors: The Langley School Grade 5 Families / Value: $4,350

211. Albemarle Getaway: Private Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride & Charlottesville Bed & Breakfast

Ever since you were a kid looking into the colorfully dotted summer skies, you’ve imagined what it would be like to fly among the birds in a hot air balloon. Now stop imagining and start doing! For this one-of-a-kind exhilarating and serene experience, you and a lucky guest will join experienced aeronaut, chief pilot, and owner Mandy Baskin for a sunset hot air balloon ride traversing the Albemarle County, VA, skies. This crowning moment for your weekend begins and ends at Dinsmore, an historic boutique inn in Charlottesville, and includes a two-night stay at the inn and round-trip transportation from Dinsmore to the balloon site. Balloon rides are weather permitting.

Donors: The Langley School Grade 8 Families / Value: $2,150

212. Empire State of Mind: Two Tickets for “Late Night with Seth Meyers” & Two Nights at the Washington Square Hotel

Grab a friend for an unforgettable evening when you attend a live taping of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” An established comedian, Meyers is known for his perfectly timed wit and off-the-cuff satire. You will be in the audience as he breaks down the day’s biggest stories and takes the current political circus head-on. This oncein-a-lifetime experience includes a two-night stay at the Washington Square Hotel in Greenwich Village and dinner for two at the adjoining North Square Restaurant. You’ll experience New York City the way the locals do!

Shows are generally taped Monday through Thursday nights at 4:00 p.m. though the actual time may vary depending on the date. Hotel stay is based on availability and expires on February 28, 2024.

Donors: Kay Kendall and Washington Square Hotel / Value $1,500

213. Citi Open Tennis Tournament: Six Courtside Box Seats to Semifinals

Serve up a day in DC for six tennis fans with courtside box seats to the Citi Open, the area’s premier ATP/WTA tennis tournament. You could be in earshot of local favorite Frances Tiafoe or defending champion Nick Kyrgios as they sweat it out on court this summer. Tickets are for all seats in aisle 3, box 1 for the daytime semifinals on August 5, 2023, and include a pass to the paved VIP parking lot. Tickets are only valid for session 9 on August 5, 2023.

Donors: Jane Kim and Jonathan Nguyen-Phuong / Value: $1,400

Living Langley

301. Division Head for the Day: Primary School

For our budding leaders! Have your Primary Schooler rule the (Primary) school for the day. Your little one will get to see what it’s like to be in Ms. Shiroma’s shoes as they help lead the Primary School assembly, select a treat for their homeroom, visit all the Primary School classrooms, and make fun announcements! You’re never too young to make a BIG impression! Primary School students only. Must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable day in the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 school year.

Donor: Ms. Shiroma / Value: Priceless

302. Division Head for the Day: Lower School

One lucky student will have the best seat in the Lower School – Ms. Beck’s (or Ms. Robinson’s) office! The winner will get a chance to declare special treats for their classroom or advisory, make announcements and decrees for the entire Lower School, and visit different departments and classrooms. Lower School students only. Must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable day in the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 school year.

Donors: Ms. Beck and Ms. Robinson / Value: Priceless

303. Leopardy: VIP Table on March 2, 2024

It’s the hottest ticket Langley has! The next Leopardy Quiz Night will be Saturday, March 2, 2024. Don’t just mark the date in your calendar – guarantee your reserved table for 10 with prime placement and mulligans at this favorite frenzied fact fête. Win this package and you’ll have your prime table locked in for this annual event that sells out in hours!

Donor: The Langley School / Value: $350

304. Ms. Bond & Ms. Claeys Funday: Ultimate Frisbee for 20 Students

Join Ms. Bond and Ms. Claeys for an afternoon of Ultimate Frisbee on Langley’s Gleason Field. Learn the difference between a hack, a huck, and a hammer while enjoying the world’s greatest non-contact sport. This item is ideal for any students and/or their families ages 8 and up, and includes an instructional clinic, drills, game play, and post-game refreshments. Come play the ultimate way! Ages 8 and up. This is a 90-minute activity to be arranged on a mutually convenient date.

Donors: Ms. Bond and Ms. Claeys / Value: $30 per child

305. Langley Exclusive: Reserved Parking Place

Let’s face it – as a busy Langley parent, you actually do it all. What if you could take something off your to-do list every time you arrived on campus for a PALS speaker, theater production, sports game, committee meeting, library volunteer slot, or class party? What if you never had to walk in the cold, miserable rain from the Government Center carrying bulky supplies again? Your wish will be granted and your school commute instantly soothed with this perennially anticipated and hallowed auction item! This Living Langley grand prize is one pre-eminent, privileged parking place in the Langley lot designated prominently with a personalized sign for 24/7 access throughout the 2023-2024 school year. It’s so close to being yours that you can feel all traffic everywhere magically parting to make way for your next drive to Langley.

Donor: The Langley School / Value: Priceless

306. Langley Exclusive: Name the Lane

Make a mark on our beloved campus next school year by bidding on this offering! Situated along the main entrance thoroughfare across from the Lower School, and boasting an attractive blue and white street sign, Langley’s Lane is just waiting for that special someone to buy the naming rights for the 2023-2024 school year. The winning bidder will choose the wording (within reason, of course) for this custommade street sign installed along the main drive of campus. In the past, some winners have selected prose (e.g., The Road Not Taken), while others have celebrated loved ones (e.g., Maggie’s Paw Print Path and Charlotte’s Way). What name will you choose to inspire and encourage the Langley community each day as they walk down this path? Valid during the 2023-2024 school year only.

Donor: The Langley School / Value: Priceless

307. Langley Exclusive: Name the Circle

Make a mark on our beloved campus next school year by bidding on this offering! Situated at the entrance to the newly renovated campus green, and boasting an attractive blue and white street sign, Langley’s new circle is just waiting for that special someone to buy the naming rights for the 2023-2024 school year. The winning bidder will choose the wording (within reason, of course) for this custom-made sign installed at the entrance to the heart of our campus. What name will you choose to inspire and encourage the Langley community each day as they meet in this beautiful new space? Valid during the 2023-2024 school year only.

Donor: The Langley School / Value: Priceless

308. Langley Exclusive: Carpool Announcer

One lucky student (kindergarten through grade 5 only) will assist Ms. Malcolm as she manages the entertaining and exciting afternoon carpool duty! Ms. Malcolm will hand the mic over to the lucky winner’s child, who can put their own flair on the callout of the family name of the next car up in the carpool line. Don’t pass up this fun leadership opportunity for your child! Kindergarten to fifth-grade students only. Experience to take place on a mutually agreeable school day during the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 academic year.

Donor: Ms. Malcolm / Value: Priceless

309. Junior Kindergarten Teachers’ Funday

Calling all current junior kindergarten and kindergarten students! Reunite with your junior kindergarten teachers, Mr. Byrne, Ms. Hinton, and Ms. Kiely, during fall 2023 for an afternoon of fun! Your future kindergarten and firstgrade students will have the opportunity to use their early reading skills on a campus scavenger hunt and enjoy a picnic on the grounds. Explore nature and discover the hidden secrets of Langley’s campus with our JK team! Event to take place on a mutually agreed-upon date in fall 2023 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Donors: Mr. Byrne, Ms. Hinton, and Ms. Kiely / Value: $20 per child

310. Kindergarten Ice Cream Party: Ms. VanLandingham

Enjoy a fun afternoon with friends from the kindergarten frog, koala, and zebra classes! The winning bidder from each class and three friends will join the kindergarten teachers on June 2, 2023, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for an ice cream party. You’ll want to savor this experience before the kiddos head to Lower School!

Donor: Ms. VanLandingham / Value: Priceless

311. Kindergarten Ice Cream Party: Ms. Totten

Donor: Ms. Totten / Value: Priceless

312. Kindergarten Ice Cream Party: Ms. Kingsley

Donor: Ms. Kingsley / Value: Priceless

313. Primary Teachers’ Funday: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Join Ms. Rudd, Ms. Hinton, Ms. Kingsley, and Ms. Glenda for a magical movie party! Twelve cinema-ready students will enjoy pizza, popcorn, movie candy, juice boxes, and a special feature film after school on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Donors: Ms. Rudd, Ms. Hinton, Ms. Kingsley, and Ms. Glenda / Value: $50 per child

314. STEAM Funday: Baby Chicks Playdate

Imagine your child holding a new baby chick, and you aren’t even at the farm! Ms. O’Grady will be hatching chicks in kindergarten STEAM this spring, and Ms. Dunn is adding a little extra art to all the STEAM chick action! The winning bidder’s child and five junior farmer friends will join this dynamic duo after school on Monday, May 15, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. to play with the fuzzy babies, eat a flavorful snack, and participate in a fun craft activity. Peep peep!

Donors: Ms. O’Grady and Ms. Dunn / Value: Priceless

315. First-Grade Teachers’ Funday: Ms. Alonso

Come join Ms. Alonso and the rest of the first-grade team of teachers for an afternoon of fun! There will be ice cream, toppings, comfy places to sit, a movie, and did we say ice cream?! The lucky student and three friends from Ms. Alonso’s class, joined by the winners from the other first-grade classes, will spend the afternoon watching a movie and making ice cream sundaes directly after school on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Donor: Ms. Alonso / Value: Priceless

316. First-Grade Teachers’ Funday: Ms. Cardoso

Come join Ms. Cardoso and the rest of the first-grade team of teachers for an afternoon of fun! There will be ice cream, toppings, comfy places to sit, a movie, and did we say ice cream?! The lucky student and three friends from Ms. Cardoso’s class, joined by the winners from the other first-grade classes, will spend the afternoon watching a movie and making ice cream sundaes directly after school on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Donor: Ms. Cardoso / Value: Priceless

317. First-Grade Teachers’ Funday: Ms. Geraghty

Come join Ms. Geraghty and the rest of the first-grade team of teachers for an afternoon of fun! There will be ice cream, toppings, comfy places to sit, a movie, and did we say ice cream?! The lucky student and three friends from Ms. Geraghty’s class, joined by the winners from the other first-grade classes, will spend the afternoon watching a movie and making ice cream sundaes directly after school on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Donor: Ms. Geraghty / Value: Priceless

318. Third-Grade Teachers’ Funday

This Great Gathering is no snooze! Your child will join Ms. Campbell, Ms. Laurenzi, Mr. Quick, and Ms. Talbot for an afternoon pajama party on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.! Skip carpool and Club E.D., change into your jams, and get cozy with a movie and popcorn – at school!

Donors: Ms. Campbell, Ms. Laurenzi, Mr. Quick, and Ms. Talbot / Value: $20 per child

319. Learning Specialists’ Funday: Harry Potter Party for Grades 1-3

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! For this student-sized shindig, your little witches and wizards will join learning specialists Ms. Jennings, Ms. Rich, and Ms. Rounsaville to practice all the spells on their Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests (N.E.W.T.s)! Students will enjoy Harry Potter trivia, be sorted into their Hogwarts House, bake butterbeer cupcakes, create magical sparkle jar potions, and play Quidditch – all while enjoying music from the “Harry Potter” movie soundtrack! This event will take place on Monday, May 22, 2023, from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Donors: Ms. Jennings, Ms. Rich, and Ms. Rounsaville / Value: $20 per child

320. Grades 2-4 Funday: Nature & S’more!

Get your child outdoors before sending them to camp! The winning bidder’s child and four friends in second, third, and fourth grades will enjoy this amazing half-day adventure with Ms. Dierman, Ms. Mangiapani, Ms. Park, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Spence. This pioneering group will pair up with a second winning bidder’s child and four friends to explore Glebe Park by the Potomac River during a voyage through nature, then savor a lip-smackin’ barbecue, a safely roaring campfire, and smushy s’mores of course!

Schedule on a mutually agreeable Saturday before mid June 2023. This item will have two winning bidders, and each winner/child may bring four friends for a total of 10 people.

Donors: Ms. Dierman, Ms. Mangiapani, Ms. Park, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Spence / Value: Priceless

321. Fourth-Grade Teachers’ Funday: Honey Pig on June 3, 2023

Does your child live for flavorful food? The winning bidder’s child and three friends will join the fourth-grade teachers at Honey Pig in Annandale on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. for an exploration of popular Korean dishes like bibimbap, japche, mandu, kimchi, and tteokbokki. They’ll leave wanting more bulgogi and exclaiming, “Mashita!” because Korean cuisine is delicious!

Donors: Ms. Cook, Ms. Bozarth, and Ms. Lim / Value: Priceless

322. Fourth-Grade Teachers’ Funday: Sundaes & Swings

Your child can enjoy an early burst of summer with this playful offering! All fourth-grade students are invited to join Langley’s fourth-grade teachers, Ms. Bozarth, Ms. Cook, and Ms. Lim, for an amazing after-school playtime on the Langley playground with tasty ice cream treats on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Donors: Ms. Cook, Ms. Bozarth, and Ms. Lim / Value: $20 per child

323. Fifth-Grade Teachers’ Funday: Karaoke & Ice Cream

Your little ice cream lover and nine friends will sing and dance to their favorites during this bouncy event on Monday, June 5 from 3:15-4:15 p.m.! Come join the fanciful fifth-grade teachers, Ms. Camacho, Ms. Brewster, and Ms. Collier, for a fun-filled karaoke and ice cream fantasy! Not just for fifth-graders! Limited to 10 students.

Donors: Ms. Camacho, Ms. Brewster, and Ms. Collier / Value: $25 per child

324. Learning Specialists’ Funday: Harry Potter Party for Grades 4-5

Donors: Ms. Jennings, Ms. Rich, and Ms. Rounsaville / Value: $20 per child

325. Ms. Brennan-Marquez & Dr. Tauber Funday: Ice Cream & Outdoor Games

The winning bidder’s child and up to seven friends will thank you for this experience! Lower School Counselor Ms. Brennan-Marquez and Math Specialist Dr. Tauber will host the group for ice cream at a local shop, then lead outdoor games to exert energy healthfully! Parents may drop off or stay and partake in the fun. Open to students in grades 2-6 on an agreed-upon Friday, Saturday, or Sunday afternoon at an agreed-upon Northern Virginia location.

Donors: Ms. Brennan-Marquez and Dr. Tauber / Value: Priceless

326. Middle School Math Teachers’ Funday: Fractional Baking

Fractions are always fun when there’s food involved! The winning bidder’s child and four friends or siblings will join Middle School math teachers Ms. Musgrove and Ms. Renaud at the Musgrove home on a mutually agreed-upon date to learn why math is important in the real world with this useful baking funday! Your child will tame even the fanciest treat recipe by halving, doubling, or even tripling it!

Donors: Ms. Musgrove and Ms. Renaud / Value: Priceless

327. Middle School: No Homework & Movie Night

Did you say NO HOMEWORK? One Middle School student will be the hero of their grade! Your sixth-, seventh-, or eighth-grader will give their entire grade a chance to revel in an evening after school where their homework will be replaced by a movie night! For one evening only, theater snacks and treats are in, and homework is out, for the winner’s child and their grade. Don’t miss out on this prize of a lifetime! Middle School students only. Must be redeemed by the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

Donor: The Langley School Middle School / Value: Priceless

328. Mr. Green: Lunch with Kindergartners

Join Mr. Green, our director of campus operations, for lunch on campus. Two winning bidders’ kindergartners and four friends each will participate in a mutually scheduled lunch. Don’t miss your chance to know the mystery behind the man – from overseeing carpool and examining the buses, to meeting the bus drivers and doing building walkthroughs, your child will learn what it’s like to manage everything campus-related. Experience to take place on a mutually agreeable school day in the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 academic year.