Conversation and lunch or brunch with Alice Kleeman!

M-A's College Advisor invites your 9th grader plus two or three friends for a casual breakfast or lunch conversation at Cafe Borrone. Ms. Kleeman will share some great tips about how they might get the most out of high school and they will learn more about how to have an authentically rich and enjoyable M-A experience. This is not a college-counseling session (although students who have the highest-quality high school experiences do magically become the strongest college applicants). 

Restrictions:  This session is for students in 9th grade only, not parents.  It will take place on a mutually agreeable date.  Expires: March 1, 2011

Value:
Donor: Alice Kleeman

Graduation Seats and Parking

Eight  prime seats await you and your family at this year's graduation on Thursday, June 3, 2010! Includes two parking spaces … and a box of tissue!

TOP TWO BIDDERS WIN

Value:
Donor: Mr. Zito and Menlo-Atherton High School

Ten hours of tutoring from Tutorpedia

Ten hours of tutoring in your home from Tutorpedia, the Bay Area’s premier resource for private tutoring. Your student will benefit from customized, individual College Test preparation for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, or the ACT. Or you may prefer to take advantage of subject-specific tutoring for courses, with homework instruction, test preparation, study stills and organizational strategies.


Restrictions:  Services are limited to the M-A Community. Expires ???

Value:   $900
Donor:  Tutorpedia
Be a Hero with Kristin Smith's Cookies!

Back by popular demand! Mrs. Smith's Cookies will delight the kid inside you! Enjoy six batches - 45 small or 35 larger cookies of Kristin's mouth watering chocolate chip cookies! Batches can be combined or requested separately.
 

Restrictions:  Timing should be mutually agreed upon with 3 days notice if possible. 
Expires May 25, 2011

Value:  $
Donor: Kristin Smith



Athletic Republic Condition Program


One of the local favorites, The Riekes Center, hosts the internationally acclaimed athletic program Athletic Republic.  This unique conditioning program is designed to improve speed, agility, power, sprint mechanics, anaerobic conditioning and flexibility.  Athletic Republic is incorporated into conditioning programs for all sports including football, basketball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, baseball, cross country, soccer, water polo and more.  This certificate is for one month of this program and includes a pre-test, post-test, 12 sprint sessions and six plyometric sessions. 
 
Restrictions:  Certificate must be used by March 1, 2011 (only good for one month of the Acceleration program).

Value: $375 
Donor: The Riekes Center for Human Enhancement


SPARTA Performance Science One-Month Training Packages

SPARTA Performance Science is a training facility for elite athletes in Menlo Park. If you are really committed to reaching your true athletic potential and getting to the next level of your sport, then SPARTA was made for you. SPARTA Performance offers one training package in each of the following sports: Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball, Football and Waterpolo.These one-month training packages consists of eight 90-minute training sessions (two per week) with SPARTA’s performance coaches, as well as  eight additional self-directed sessions for the respective athlete. Scientific movement evaluation and nutrition consultation included.  www.spartascience.com.

Restrictions:  For one high school athlete per sport. To be completed within 30 days of start date. Expires March 31, 2011

Value:  $1200 each
Donor: Sparta Performance Science


Café Borrone is everyone's favorite for good food and a fun place to sit.


2010 Auction Catalog

Four Hour Private Tutoring
for the SAT Math Subject Test in June


Looking to brush up on your math skills before the Math SAT Subject Test in June? Mr. Gregg Whitnah will offer four one-hour appointments in May to help you prepare for the June 5, 2010 math subject test.  Mr. Whitnah is.....

Restrictions: The winning student must be currently in Pre-Calculus or a higher level course AND be willing to spend time working on test materials outside of the four appointments to effectively improve math subject test score. Dates to be scheduled  at the student's home on mutually agreed upon dates and times in May 2010.

Value: $400
Donor: Gregg Whitnah
Let's Go to the Movies!

Four tickets to any movie at the  Cinemark/Century 20 Theater in downtown Redwood City. Eight-ride (4 round-trip) student/youth Caltrain pass from Menlo Park/Atherton/Palo Alto to Redwood City station, only a few steps from the theater. $30 Gift Certificate to Pizza My Heart (next door to the theater). Sweet treats are also included to enjoy during the show."

Restrictions:  CalTrain 8-ride two-zone pass expires 60 days after purchase.
Valid for rider 17 years or younger or holding valid high school ID.  Ticket must be validated prior to boarding.

Value:  $90
Donors:  Celeste Chapman and Kim Sommer
One-to-One Test Prep Course

One structured 6-hour test prep course.  YOu choose to prepare for the  SAT or ACT  and decide on which part of the test you would like to focus.  SAT: CR, W or M.  ACT CR, W, M, or Science.

Restrictions:

Value:  $660
Donor:  Christina J. Lee, Director of the Stutors

College Admissions Planning

One student and his/her parent(s) will meet with a college admissions advisor to help discover the answers that can lead the student to the perfect college fit. A 1.5 hour Private College Admissions & Planning Consultation. You choose one of the following: curriculum review, summer program options, athlete advising, college choice brainstorming or review. Also included is a credit toward any college admissions consulting package.

Restrictions:  Consultation must be conducted before September 30, 2010.

Value:  $225
Donor:  Strategies 4 Admission, LLC
SAT or ACT Ultimate Classroom

Make the most of your prep with 30 hours of personalized instruction combined with extensive in-class review and practice that keeps you focused and helps you achieve your best score. Class sizes are limited to 15 students and your instructor is available for extra help if needed. Feedback on your essay with LiveGraderSM; Free make-ups available through our Online Student Center; Additional online lessons, drills, and practice tests; 11 Practice Tests for the SAT and PSAT;  What to Expect on Test Day guide; The Princeton Review SAT Student Manual.

Restrictions:  Total coupon value not to exceed $999. Not valid in combination with any other offer. Valid only in the San Jose/Palo Alto Territory. Valid until February 11, 2011. This certificate may not be sold to a third party.
Value:  $999
Donor:  The Princeton Review – Palo Alto
The Ultimate Teen Birthday Party -  Behind the Scenes Tour of Electronic Arts

Ten people will take a behind the scenes tour of Electronic Arts, the worlds largest third party video game company. Learn about the artists and producers responsible for the top video games.   Before your tour, pick up 2 dozen Sprinkles cupcakes.

Restrictions:  For 10 persons, ages 10 year and older. Expires May 1, 2011. Campus tours last approximately an hour and a half and can be scheduled early afternoons Tuesdays through Fridays by appointment.

Value:  $572
Donor: Electronic Arts
Awesome Teenagers “Wallet”

Your teen would love to find this in their wallet!

  • $50 in gift certificates to the newest treatery in town, The Mix Frozen Yogurt Treatery;

  • $50 gift card to Lulu's,                 

  • $40 gift card to PF Chang's restaurant.

Value:  $140
Donors:  Susannah Albright, Lulu's on the Alameda, and PF Chang's China Bistro
Athletic Republic Condition Program
SPARTA
Breakfast/Lunch with Alice Kleeman
Grad Seats and Parking
Let's Go to the Movies!
One-to-One Test Prep Course
Six batches of Kristin Smith’s Cookies
Ten hours of tutoring
Awesome Teenagers “Wallet”
The Ultimate Teen Birthday Party!
College Admissions Planning
SAT Math Subject Test Review with Mr. Whitnah
SAT or ACT Ultimate Classroom