Gala Sponsors 2016

 
HIES Parents' Association Gala 2016
Saturday, April 2, 2016
The STEM Building
Blame It On RIO, Gala Catalog
300
Mrs. Browning's Third Grade Basket - Smarty Pants
When is it ok to be a smarty-pants? When you are learning about science, animals, and the world! Help your favorite student learn while having fun. Everything your student needs is included, such as amazing and interactive books, bookmarks, a clip on book light and even colored pencils.  Share the love of knowledge with your child and show them that learning can be cool, and fun!   Perfect for any interest, grade and age!  
Value: $137.00
301
11th Grade Class Basket - Go Dawgs!

UGA TAILGATE BASKET

FIRE UP THE GRILL AND WEAR THE RED AND BLACK  

THE YETI IS FULL OF GREAT ITEMS TO PACK  

YOUR TAILGATE WILL BE CERTAIN TO PROVIDE LOTS OF SMILES  

SO COME CHEER ON THE DAWGS IN UGA STYLE!!!

Value: $750.00
302
Ms. Ahler's First Grade Basket - American Girl
Miss Lea Clark is the American Girl Doll of the Year for 2016! Take her home and let her make a splash in to one lucky child’s world. Inside this fun basket your child will find the Lea Doll and Book, Lea’s Accessories, and their very own Three Toed Sloth as a pet! Lea and your child will dive in to many fun adventures this Summer. So, go ahead and take Lea, her accessories, and her pet sloth home tonight!
Value: $200.00
303
Mrs. Koehler's Fifth Grade Class Basket - All Things Tailgating
A perfect basket for a TAILGATING enthusiast!!  Janet Basket - convenient way to transport all of your tailgate items,      Yeti Rambler Colster - perfect to keep your beverage cold, Yeti Rambler with lid for a pre-game cocktail,  Bamboo Football Cutting Board for serving your favorite snacks,  Cozy Fleece Blanket for a cold game day, Jack Daniels and Two Original Coca-Colas, and Yeti Bottle Key opener.
Value: $158.00
304
Ms. Kaplan's Second Grade Class Basket - Boys Rule!
Everything a boy could want for adventure!   The coveted E175 Razor scooter for the boy who wants a cool, fast electric scooter. Included is Bell helmet for safety. The latest and greatest backyard adventure awaits with the 50 foot Slackers Slackline and Tree Huggerz Protector Kit. Your son will enjoy hours of outside play on this two inch wide nylon slack line. Included is one slack line and one teaching line. Slack lines are fun and also help improve balance and core strength.  
Value: $252.00
305
Mrs. Thompson's First Grade Class Basket - Fun in the Sun

Arrive at the beach in style with this Tommy Bahama designer beach bag filled with everything you need for a relaxing day at the beach.

The luxiourous water color fish towels are made from soft, absorbent cotton, it's a must for any time spent in the sun or by the water. 

The outdoor blanket tote is a blanket … it's a tote … it's a blanket tote!

Two downtime essentials become one with this versatile companion. Made from lightweight, machine-washable polyester, it unfolds into a roomy blanket for the beach, the park and more.

Tote your essentials to the seaside, park or cruiser with this elegant tote bag. We've fashioned it from sturdy woven paper for lightweight durability. Faux-leather handles and bottom corners provide rich accents. Multiple pockets keeps smaller essentials tucked away, and a zipper secures the top. 

Luxuriate in the natural protection of this SPF 50 sport sunscreen. Providing 80 minutes of water resistance, it goes on transparently and with a non-greasy feel. Plus, it's free from harsh chemicals.

COOLA's “Perfect 10 Blend” soothes your skin while preventing inflammation caused by the sun.

California Dream features notes of coconut almond milk. 

Finally, your day at the beach will be complete with a cocktail mixing set donated by Landry’s.

Value: $350.00
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Mrs. Edwards' Third Grade Class Basket - Date Night in Dunwoody

Your date begins mid-afternoon.  Check into your club-level suite at Le Meridien Perimeter hotel. Relax in the club lounge with evening hors d'oeuvres or enjoy a Ratafia aperitif in your suite, and enjoy this contemporary European-styled boutique hotel in Perimeter’s upscale commerce district. In the evening, head over to Atlanta’s best tapas restaurant, Eclipse di Luna, voted best place to take a date 15 years running.  Enjoy a wonderful dinner with live music and dancing in an eclectic setting.  

**Expect to wait a bit for a table, as they don’t take reservations.  Enjoy a mojito at the bar. Live music typically begins between 9-10pm. Make your way back to your suite, sleep late, enjoy breakfast and a quiet morning.  The suite is yours til noon…

Value: $489.00
307
Mrs. Williams' Fifth Grade Class Basket - S'Mores Galore
S’Mores! Who doesn’t love s’mores? What a fun and easy treat to have on-hand for your next get-together. Chocolate, marshmallow, graham cracker.  And much, much more! We’ll help you get creative by the campfire:  peanut butter, mint, dark chocolate sea salt, caramel, and even Peeps! Which s’more will be your favorite? With a recipe book to fire your imagination, gourmet roasting sticks and delicious ingredients to get you started, you can dive right into some ‘yummmm!’ Sit by the fire in style with a HIES-colored blanket, sip some Starbucks marshmallow hot cocoa from HIES mugs, and even surprise everyone with Mystical Fire color packets to add fun to your fire! There’s always so much s’more to do these days.  Why not treat yourself to a ready-made basket of fun?
Value: $168.00
308
Ms. Gorman's Fifth Grade Class Basket - Date Night in Buckhead

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group Gift Card: Enjoy a comfortable and elegant dining experience at any of Buckhead Life’s 12 restaurants: 103 West, Atlanta Fish Market, Bistro Niko, Chops, Corner Café, Kyma, Lobster Bar, Pricci.

UMI Gift Card: Enjoy a romantic table for two or a front row seat at the glamourous sushi bar in the premier sushi destination for Buckhead's glitz and glam. Umi was named Best Sushi in the South by the New York Times and ranked among the 18 hottest sushi restaurants in the country.

Atlanta History Center Guest Pass: Before heading out for a night on the town, stop by the Atlanta History Center. Enjoy walking the grounds, hand in hand, including the Atlanta History Museum, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, the 1860 Smith Family Farm, the 1928 Swan House, and 22 acres of gardens. 

Swan House Cookbook and Cheese Straws

Le Bilboquet Gift Card: Reminiscent of a charming European square, Le Bilboquet is located at the center of Buckhead Atlanta. Work up your appetite perusing the premier shops before enjoying a chilled bottle of rosé alfresco at Le Bilboquet. 

AMC at Phipps Plaza Movie Gift Card: Make it a dinner and a movie night and head over to Phipps Plaza for a movie and popcorn.

Sur La Table Cooking Glass Gift Card: Enjoy a delicious date night cooking class at Sur La Table. Choose a class that peaks your palette like Taste of Tuscany, Classic French Bistro or Seafood Spectacular. They will handle everything…even the dishes! 

Sur la Table Aprons and Wooden Spoons

Remede Spa at the St. Regis Gift Card: Located on the 6th floor of the St. Regis hotel, Remede Spa is the perfect destination for rest and relaxation. Enjoy a couples massage before sipping on a glass of champagne in the St. Regis Wine Room. A bottle is sabered every evening at 6pm.  

Bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne

Chastain Amphitheater Tickets to Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration: Enjoy at night under the stars at the Chastain Amphitheater for the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration. Collaborating with a full symphony orchestra, renowned vocalist/guitarist Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule, The Dead) lends his soul-soaked, introspective blend of rock, blues, R&B and jazz to Garcia’s masterworks. Friday, June 24th. 

Value: $928.00
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Ms. Dove's Early Learner's Class Basket - It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
The day has been hard.  The kids are screaming, work didn't go well, the house is a mess, and you are exhausted.  You need a cocktail.  Mrs. Dove's EL basket is just the thing.  And let's be honest, you've earned it.  Included items:  barware including party tub, corkscrew, wine aerator, cocktail book, bottle stopper, ice rocks, and cocktail mixer.  Alcohol included in basket - bourbon, wine, tequila, gin, rum, champagne, vodka, and scotch.
Value: $500.00

SPONSORS:

Bronze Corporate Sponsor- 

Piedmont Healthcare

 

King Momo ($10,000)-

Delta Air Lines
National Distributing Company, Chris M. Carlos

 

Harlequins ($5,000)-

Atlanta Orthodontic Specialists/ Melisa Rathburn-Stewart & Michael Stewart
Lynn and Rob Brindell
Chris Carlos
Hodges & Hicks, General Contractors

 

Jugglers ($2,500)-

Beacham & Company, Realtors/Lynda Brooks and Ashley Kotkin
Buckhead Uniforms
Kerry and Jason Owen, Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc.
Lorri and Forrest McClain
Peachtree Tents and Events
Amanda and Knox Thompson
Donna and Andy Toledo
Krist and Ben Voyles

 

Merry Makers ($1,200)-

Lori and Scott Ainsworth
Helen and John Donahue
Lyn and Brandt Fifer
Susan and Jim Hannan
Connie and Mark Hawn
Brindley and Mike Johnson
Janet and Joe King
Tricia and Mark Malone
Malia and David Metzner
Lorin and Matthew Middelthon
Barbara and Marc O'Connor
Tara Plimpton and Steve Elder
Cynthia and Michael Reid
Sterling Risk Advisors

 

Revelers ($600)-

Applerouth Tutoring Services
Tammy and Bob Arnold
Christy and Dan Campbell, Hire Dynamics
Jenny Pittman Cantrell
Kitty and Alston Correll
Sylvia and David Corts
Shannon and Robbie Cullens
Peggy and Brent Farnham
Kara and David Fentress
Sou and Bruce Ford
Michelle and John Fuller
Tricia and Matt Gephardt
Globe Chemical/Cleanstar National
Dee Dee and Justo Gonzalez
GV Financial Advisors, Cindy and Craig Belisle
Leah and Mike Henry
JJD Investments, LLC
Crystal and David Johnson
Kelly and Andrew Kardian
Margaret and David Lawson
Allyson and Jon Lundquist
Jolie and Al Maxwell
Madelaine McCrorie
Kathy and Phillip McCrorie
Michele and Jeff McKinnis
Suzann and Terry Moore
The Murray Law Firm
Yvonne and Richard Nelli
Newberry Family
Rebecca and Patrick O'Connor
Catherine and Arnie Pittman
Kim and Ashok Reddy
Suzy and Ed Smith
Jean Sonnenfield and Gareth Morgan
Rosa and Neal Sumter
Linda and Nicholas Theos
Shannon and Robert Waldner
Becky and Dave Wallis
Whitehead & Associates, Inc.
Beth and Ridley Williams
Teri and Michael Zarrillo