A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out on Saturday night to celebrate our love for STM! Your support is what makes this community so special.
Saturday March 15, 2025 at St. Thomas More
Run of Show
- Speakeasy Open/Silent Auction: 6:00 pm
- Silent Auction Closes: 7:00 pm
- Food & Bar Service in the Gym/Showcase Viewing: 7:00 pm
- Prayer & Welcome: 7:45 pm
- Big Apple Raffle Drawing: 8:00 pm
- Live Auction Begins; Food & Bar Service Pauses: 8:15 pm
- Live Auction Concludes; Food & Bar Service Resumes: 9:00 pm
- Event End: 10:00 pm
I ❤️ STM Live Auction Packages
Package 1: Surprise Item
Package 2: Cookie Making with Mrs. Gatto – A Sweet Sprinkle of Fun!
Get ready for a delightful and heartwarming experience as Mrs. Gatto, brings the magic of her classroom, baking and storytelling right into your home! Your child and three special guests will join Mrs. Gatto for a fun-filled cookie-making adventure, complete with a special story, a playful game and, of course, plenty of delicious treats to enjoy. Each child will receive a custom apron and a treat bag filled with goodies, making this a truly memorable experience. Mrs. Gatto will bring all the ingredients and supplies— all you need to do is host the event in your kitchen on a mutually agreed-upon date. It is a perfect way to create sweet memories, share laughter and enjoy the joy of homemade cookies with friends! Don’t miss out on this magical opportunity!
Donated by: Jennifer Gatto, Friends of STM
Value: Priceless
Package 3: Librarian for The Day- New this year!
Calling all bookworms! Your child will get to channel their inner-storyteller as they lead their class in Library! He or she will meet with Mrs. Shields or Mrs. Morgan for a class planning session where they'll sip their favorite Starbucks drink and receive a gift card to select and order books that they will then get to read (or help) read aloud to their classmates. And of course, no library session is complete without book check-out! Your student will get the highly sought-after job of scanning library books for their classmates to check out.
Donated by: Emily Shields, Lauren Morgan, Friends of STM
Value: Priceless
Package 4: Farm to Table Dinner with Black Barn Farm
Dinner for 12 at the Black Barn – a local urban farm featuring organically grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and eggs. Enjoy a meal prepared with locally grown vegetables, grass-fed meat and locally produced wine under a custom-built pergola in the middle of a beautiful garden. While guests nibble on appetizers and enjoy wine pairings, a series of courses will be prepared on an open fire. End the evening with a glass of bourbon around a campfire and take home a bottle of wine and a surprise Black Barn gift.
Donated by: Friends of STM
Value:
Package 5: Art Teacher for The Day
Let your child step into the role of art teacher for the day to make their artistic visions come to life! He or she will meet with Ms. Thomas to brainstorm the day’s lesson plan for his or her own class, and one other class of the winner’s choice. Next up, the winner and four friends will celebrate their creativity over lunch with Ms. Thomas and enjoy a private screen-printing lesson on a t-shirt they get to take home. Artistic memories to last a lifetime!
Donated by: Crystal Thomas, Friends of STM
Value: Priceless
Package 6: Kindergarten Showcase: Heart of Prayers
Each kindergartner carefully colored and created unique designs on two sheets of paper. The students then learned how to fold origami, and transformed their paper creations into beautiful origami cranes all on their own. On the inner wing of each crane, they drew a symbol or wrote a word representing themselves. While folding their cranes, each student was asked to say a heartfelt prayer for someone or something that was important to them. The cranes these students created represent their faith, hope, and love. The cranes were then strung together to form a beautiful heart on a white oak frame, with Mrs. Gatto's crane nestled at the center of her flock. DIMENSIONS: 34” x 34”
Thank you Scott & Brittney McFadden.
Value: Priceless
Package 7: 1st Grade Showcase: Through Their Eyes
Mandy Kav Art, Portland based artist, collaborated with first grade students to create a unique and meaningful painting that captures the essence of the school campus through the eyes of the young artists. The project began with the students using disposable cameras to capture their favorite places on campus, each holding a special memory or significance to them.
Using the students' photographs as inspiration, Mandy carefully curated a color palette based on the consistent colors found in the images. Utilizing acrylic paint on raw canvas, she skillfully translated the vibrant hues of the students' photos onto the canvas, bringing their vision to life.
Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds St. Thomas More, Mandy's composition takes on a creative adaptation of an aerial map of the school's location. The roads depicted in the painting converge towards the top of the hill where the school is situated, symbolizing unity and connection. The imagery suggests that the paths leading to different parts of the city ultimately lead to a common meeting point, mirroring the sense of community fostered at St. Thomas More School.
Through this collaborative effort, Mandy Kav Art and the first grade students have created a captivating painting that not only showcases the beauty of the school campus but also celebrates the shared experiences and memories that make St. Thomas More a special place for all who are part of its community. By Mandy Kav Art. DIMENSIONS: 36” x 36”
Thank you Leah Simpson.
Value: Priceless
Package 8: 2nd Grade Showcase: Advent Calendar
The second-grade students put their creativity to work as designers for this beautiful, handcrafted advent calendar. Each child carefully selected fabrics and cut out numbers to bring this festive wall hanging to life. Designed to be cherished year after year, this unique piece captures the joy and anticipation of the holiday season while showcasing the students’ artistic talents. A timeless keepsake for any home! By Sonja Beardsley. DIMENSIONS: 31” x 39”
Thank you Annalisa Stavley.
Value: Priceless
Package 9: 3rd Grade Showcase: Gratitude Circles
Third grade students used acrylics and water to paint circles on canvas. The water added to the paint allowed for the colors to drip down the canvas. The circles and their drip lines overlap and mix with each other signifying the Virtue of Gratitude and how each individual’s gratitude impacts others and the community as a whole. A special thank you to Ms. Bekar for her leadership and embodiment of the virtue of gratitude. DIMENSIONS: 22” x 22”
Thank you Lauren & Michael Buchalter.
Value: Priceless
Package 10: 4th Grade Showcase: Portland Skyline Fireworks
The 4th grade class learned several techniques in the use of liquid acrylic paints and liquid frisket. They first experimented on individual 8" x 8" canvases with the initial of their first names masked out for them. The focus of their explorations was to embrace the lack of control in a wet-on-wet application, resulting in gorgeous color washes and bleeds that they delightedly described as "fireworks". In the final piece, they collaborated to paint on a large canvas highlighting the Portland city skyline. DIMENSIONS: 36"x 18"x 1.75"
Thank you Eleni Tsivitzi & Nereida Pedroza.
Value: Priceless
Package 11: 5th Grade Showcase: Where in The World
5th Grade parents Matt McAlpine and Richelle Potestio worked with the 5th-grade class to discuss where students have traveled or would like to travel. The response was wildly successful! So many are interested in going to Japan! From there students were put in groups of two and sketched a famous landmark of their choosing on 5x8 sketch paper. The style of each sketch is unique to each landmark and the kids who sketched it. The finished product has been beautifully framed into one large piece with a total of 12 sketches in 4 rows of 3 sketches.
Thank you Matt McAlpine & Richelle Potestio.
Value: Priceless
Package 12: 6th Grade Showcase: Scuttle Like an Egyptian
Scarab beetles were symbols of rebirth, resurrection, transformation, and growth. Scarab amulets were worn for good luck and protection and bodies of the dead were adorned with scarabs to ensure that they could travel safely to the afterlife and move on to the next world. Here is your change to add some luck to your home with this beautiful 6th grade art project. The 6th graders were inspired to create this project by their study of Ancient Egypt and local artist Christopher Marley. Salt water colors were created by each child and then cut into beetle shapes and arranged to create this masterpiece.
Thank you Mara Rempel, Dan Magner and Miracle Sign.
Value: Priceless
Package 13: 7th Grade Showcase: Our Voice
As part of this year's curriculum, seventh graders were tasked with memorizing a speech to recite to their class. This art piece represents the collective voices of the seventh grade. Each student was asked what inspired them or why they chose their speech. Their answer was recorded in their own voice. The recordings were then stitched together to create a beautiful piece of Soundwave art. DIMENSIONS: 20” x 20”
Thank you Hillary Oda.
Value: Priceless
Package 14: 8th Grade Showcase: We Pop
Each student transformed their selfie into a striking piece of pop art, utilizing digital tools and filters to create a bold, colorful masterpiece. By selecting a signature pop art color palette and aesthetic, they crafted a vibrant, stylized self-portrait. The final artwork was showcased in a sleek 2.3" x 3.5" magnetic acrylic frame, arranged on a striking 24" x 48" black metal art board for an eye-catching display. DIMENSIONS: 24’ X 48”
Value: Priceless
15: I ❤️ STM PADDLE RAISE
Raise your hand (and your paddle!) if you love STM!
Package 16: Lake Oswego Dinner Cruise
Get ready for a lovely evening on your very own cocktail cruise around Lake Oswego. Includes a tasting stop at Domaine Serene and a catered dinner for six while surrounded by beautiful lake views.
Donated By: Dan & Melissa Bozich
Value: $3000
Package 17: Bready or Knot, Here We Crumb! Science of Sourdough with Tufo!
Learn to feed your starter, fold dough and shape a loaf. Your student and three friends will get to learn the science behind sourdough bread while working in the school kitchen with Ms. Tufo. Each person will go home with their very own sourdough starter and a couple basic bread tools. Good for up to 4 participants on a mutually agreed upon date in Spring or Summer 2025.
Donated By: Kristin Tufo, Friends of STM
Value: Priceless
Package 18: PE Teacher for The Day
When your child/children step in to take over for Mr. Harris for the day, hearts will be pumping. Your child/children will share the love as they lead two PE classes of their choice (their class and one other grade) and pick the athletic activities for each class. The PE Teacher of the Day will also receive a whistle, a healthy snack and some fun sporting equipment. Now everyone’s pumped up! (Limited to the children of one family only. To be used during this school year.)
Donated By: Ben Harris, Friends of STM
Value: Priceless
Package 18A: Four Timbers Field Tickets + Parking Pass
Package 19: Sneaker Designer for The Day
Calling all sneaker lovers! If you've ever wondered what a day in the life of a designer would be, with VIP access to Nike Headquarters for a one-of-a-kind design session, this package is for you! Your day begins at Nike HQ engaging with some of Nike's most influential designers over lunch. Then we'll start our tour of campus, taking a look inside the BRS Design Studio to get inspired and immersed in hands-on creativity. Follow in the footsteps of Nike's best collaborators like Drake, Billie Eilish, CDG and Cactus Plant Flea Market. You will have the opportunity to collaborate one-on-one with a Nike designer to create your own unique sneaker through Nike By You. Be inspired by Nike running models or iconic sneakers like the Air Force 1. We will teach you the tricks and share insights on how to create your very best design. Good for one guest collaborator or one student collaborator with a chaperone. Your one-of-a-kind sneakers will be shipped to you. Mutually agreed upon date.
Donated by: Nereida Pedroza
Value: Priceless
Package 20: First in Line at Turnaround
You’ll be first in line in the lower turn-around lot for the entire 2025-26 school year.
Donated by: STM
Value: Priceless
Package 21: Principal for The Day
When your child steps into the role of Principal For The Day they will enjoy all the perks of being the boss. They will experience Mrs. Smith's love for STM (she was a student here too!) as they visit the classrooms, make announcements and proclamations, enjoy their favorite Starbucks drink and lunch with Mrs. Smith and three of their besties. The Principal For The Day student will wrap up their day with an ice cream party with their class.
Donated by: Katy Smith, Friends of STM
Value: Priceless
