Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Scavenger Hunt with Mr. Smith & Mr. Thomas

Your child and 7 of their friends (8 students total) will meet after school on a mutually agreeable date for a special ice cream snack and a scavenger hunt on at the Radnor Center grounds! Each child will receive a special prize for finding the items.

Livin' in Legoland

Love legos? This basket contains four sets of legos. It also has a lego zip bin and playmat for organizing your stuff. Need more? You can head to Target with a $100 gift card to buy a few more sets.

Jenny Cakes

Learn what it takes to own your own bakery with Jenny Smith of JennyCakes Bakery in Kensington. Schedule a mutually agreed upon  time, preferably during the week to help Jenny prep for the weekend rush. While your child helps Jenny whip up her tasty treats, grab a cup of coffee and explore the shops in Kensington or do a quick Safeway shopping run. Make sure to tell all your friends to stop by. When your child’s shift is over, you’ll take home either a 9’ inch cake or a dozen cupcakes.  Check for offerings at www.jennycakesbakery.net.

Ocean City Condo for a Week

Our Winds - Our lovely two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit comes complete with front and back porches, and is set in a cozy wood frame building. It's a wonderful place to relax and it is walking distance to everything - beach, bay, Northside Park, jogging path, grocery store, restaurants, bakery, shopping and much more. This unit includes full kitchen, air conditioning, washer, dryer, cable tv, parking, stereo with cd player, and a VCR and DVD player. The master bedroom has a queen bed and full bathroom. The second bedroom has a double bed and the living room has a sleeper sofa.

Behind the Dugout at The Nationals

Two tickets plus parking for the Thursday June 5th game vs the Philadelphia Phillies. Tickets include Diamond Club access which includes all you can eat as well as unlimited wine and beer. Seats are six rows back behind the net, next to the Nationals dugout. Parking garage is lot C & elevators from the garage deliver you right to the front entrance of the ballpark. You can walk directly to the diamond club and enter with your ticket,  There they give you a special wristband which allows you to have the unlimited access to the buffet and bar- sodas, bottled water, beer and wine.  From the diamond club, you walk right down to your amazing seats.  At your seats you can also order unlimited food and drink from a special menu and be served while watching the game- all included in ticket price.

Your Own Private Island -- Camping at the Exclusive Minnie's Island in the Potomac

Spend the night on your own private island in the middle of the Potomac: Minnie Island. Potomac Conservancy will provide directions and a canoe to this private location where you can experience peace and solitude. Subject to weather concerns and height of the Potomac River.

Monday, April 28, 2014

3rd Grade Girls' Night Out with Ms. Vasquez, Ms. Cohen, Sra. Kheradmand and Sra. Oh

GIRLS NIGHT OUT at Radnor! This fun evening will be from 4 to 6. We will enjoy a pizza dinner and a movie. Afterwards, we will partake in girly activities. The girls can bring their pajamas and favorite stuffed animal. This is for two students and each student can bring a friend. The total is four students. Expiration date is June 6th, 2014

Spend Lunch-Recess in a Pizza Party with Mr. Rosenthal!

Pizza Party!! Join us for a pizza and game party at lunch/recess time! This is good for 2 students — you and a friend! See you there for some delicious pizza and fun!

Hot in the City!

Tons to do inside and outside the house! This basket is filled with car/beach/outside fun! Find a $50 gift card to MOMS Organic Market; $20 gift card to Sweet Frog; Day Trip around the DC area travel book; Mad Libs; Doodle and Scribble activity books; Brain Quest; Family Feud; Fun DC Adventure Cards; Bird Watching sheet; String Fame Book/Activities; Bubble Master; Water Balloon Kit; Story Cubes; Frankel; Skinny Mixers; and many more.

Ms. Veronica Lay's Pizza and Popsicle Picnic

Its finally nice outside, so let's enjoy the weather by having a picnic. Pizza, posicles, and arts and crafts will be provided. You can even bring a friend! Expires June 13th.

Ms. Morgan's Pizza and Popsicle Picnic

Its finally nice outside, so let's enjoy the weather by having a picnic. Pizza, posicles, and arts and crafts will be provided. You can even bring a friend! Expires June 13th.

Ms. Spak's Pizza and Popsicle Picnic

Its finally nice outside, so let's enjoy the weather by having a picnic. Pizza, posicles, and arts and crafts will be provided. You can even bring a friend! Expires June 13th.

Sra. Barnet's Pizza and Popsicle Picnic

Its finally nice outside, so let's enjoy the weather by having a picnic. Pizza, posicles, and arts and crafts will be provided. You can even bring a friend! Expires June 13th.

Morning Tennis Camp at Georgetown Prep

Campers ages 6-14 learn tennis fundamentals from the Georgetown Prep Tennis Club profesional staff for approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours each morning.  Camp runs 9 a.m. - Noon.  Small teaching ratios guarantee fun, compatibility, and learning.  Campers also participate in a variety of age and weather appropriate "sports activities" each day.  Expires August 15, 2014.

Two for Bubble Bounce in June

Enjoy unlimited monthly play for two children to Bubble Bounce at Montgomery Mall. After your pass expires, utilize the pass to get a 10% discount on a birthday party at Bubble Bounce, too.

The Sweetest Summer Party EVER!

Your child will have the most delicious summer party with 9 friends at Tasty Image Chocolate store in Westfield Montgomery Mall! Great for a summer team party or a birthday party. He/She can invite 9 friends to join in on a chocolatey event, including a chocolate photo booth, chocolate pizzas, and chocolate dipping. They will have 90 minutes of fun!  Valid until August 3, 2014.

Ms. Giordani-Richter's Lunch Fun!

Come to have a delicious lunch with Sra. Richter and 3 friends!!!. Enjoy a yummy lunch from Chipotle and ice-cream desserts. To be redeemed during school hours.

All You Need for the BEST ICE CREAM PARTY EVER!

It's time for some seriously homemade ice cream! This fun and delicious arrangement allows everyone's favorite dessert to be created like never before! Your very own ice cream maker complete with waffle cones, hot fudge, caramel, sprinkles, nut topping, m&ms, chocolate syrup, gummy bears and Maraschino cherries. Yum! This basket also contains with a $20 gift certificate from Haagen Dazs! This basket gives you the best of both worlds!

Ms. Hanna's Salon and Spa

Come to Ms. Hanna’s Salon and Spa! Your child and three friends (4 students total) can come to Ms. Hanna’s room after school for a special spa day! We will have nail polish, a snack, and a movie. Must be done before the end of the school year! Must take place after school. Parents must pick children up from school at the end of the spa day.

My Magical Morning Ballerina Basket

This adorable basket contains a pink tutu, ballerina wand, fairy wings, ballerina book, and a $50 Gift Card to be used for classes or camps.

5th Grade One-of-a-Kind Orginal Thumbprint Masterpiece

Rustic painting truly "hand made" by the fifth grade class. Rock Creek Forest scene painted with the thumb prints of every fifth grade student. In muted colors and custom framed, this beautiful piece will serve as a lasting reminder of your fifth grader's final year at Rock Creek Forest.

1st Grade "Pop Art" Masterpiece

Beautiful wall art hand made by the first grade class. In shades of rose, green and blue, with every child's name inscribed, this beautiful framed "pop" art will brighten any room and serve as a precious memento of your child's first grade year at Rock Creek Forest.

Handcrafted Mancala Masterpiece from Sra. Newman's Class

Preserve your child's memories of RCFES with this hand-painted mancala set made by the students in Sra. Newman's 4th Grade Class.

Handcrafted Chess Set from Ms. Jaffee's Class

Preserve your child's memories of RCFES with this hand-painted chess set from the students in Ms. Jaffe's 4th Grade Class.

Handcrafted Jammin' Jenga from Sra. Selva's Class

Preserve your child's memories of RCFES with this handcrafted Jenga set by the students in Sra. Selva's 4th grade Class.

4th Grade-Ms. Coltrane's Glow in the Dark Checkers

Play checkers with these handrafted checkers that even glow in the dark! Ms. Coltrane's fourth grade artists made them.

Ms. Cohen's 3rd Grade Class Art Project

Preserve your child's memories of RCFES with this set of hand-painted coasters made by the students in Ms. Cohen's 3rd Grade Class. A print of the mosaic made by all of the 3rd graders is included. Every third grader was asked to design a tile that represented what happy looked like.

Dan Jenkins Band

Live music production for your next event covering one of the following: Jazz (Miles, Coltrane, Adderly, Powell), Folk/Country/Bluegrass (Emmy Lou, Lucinda, Waylon, Johnny, Black Lillies, Steeldrivers); Alt Country (Wilco, Cracker, Gram Parsons); Jam Band Rock (Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Black Crowes, Government Mule). Dan Jenkin will create the right band for your event. Dan plays with musicians covering many genre/styles, and will coordinate pulling it all together for you logistically: musician calendars, sound, staging, equipment haul to and from, etc. (all donated services will expire March 9, 2015 unless otherwise specified)

Maryland Statehouse Tour with RCF's State Senator Richard Madaleno

Behind the scene tour of the Maryland Statehouse for 8-10 people with State Senator Richard Madaleno. See various rooms within the statehouse, some which the general public is not permitted to enter. Learn about the history of the building.

Ocean City Condo for a Week

Lost Colony - Pool and Walk to Beach! This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is located on 146th Street and has everything you want, including a balcony and pool. It's within walking distance of restaurants, bars, mini-golf, water park, go-carts, a movie theater, shopping and - of course- the beach! Let's not forget the short drive to tax-free outlet shopping in Delware. The unit has a full kitchen, central air, washer and dryer, cable TV, VCR, DVD player, stereo, a small video library and plenty of parking. Unit sleeps 6 and is great for families and responsible professionals alike.  Visit www.DreamHomesByMynor.com. Choose a week (Sunday to Sunday) before May 27 or after September 9. We require a signed lease and a $150 refundable security
deposit to make a reservation.

A Night Out in Kensington

Discover what Kensington has to offer when the sun goes down.  Enjoy a fabulous meal at K-Town Bistro and then head around to corner to the Kensington Town Center (affectionately known as the Armory) to take in a production of Les Mis running during May.

Beer and Balls in Baltimore

Swing by the Clipper City Brewery for a tour of the home of Heavy Seas Beer.  This VIP pass will get you and three friends generous beer samples and a free souvenir pint glass.  Once the tour is over, drive around the corner for the Baltimore Blast’s home opener at First Mariner Arena.

Soccer Skills Session with a Champion MSC Soccer Coach - Team or Individual

Your soccer team, or maybe just your soccer superstar, will have one training session for a mutally agreed upon time with MSC Coach Friday Johnson.  Friday Johnson is the director of First Class Elite Soccer Academy, coach of 2 MSC soccer teams (U16 and U12) and a nationally certified coach with the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America). Johnson has been coaching in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area for more than 16 years. In 2013, his U16 boys team was the runner up in the Maryland State Cup tournament.  As a master clinician, coach Johnson has spent most of his coaching carrier developing young players.

Fabulous 4th of July Weekend in Washington, DC

If you are planning on being in DC this 4th of July, or maybe having company, this is the prize for you. No need to wait in line with these timed tickets to the Washington Monument at 11 a.m. on July 5th. Once you’re finished, head on over the Burger, Tap and Shake with your $50 gift card for a fabulous lunch. Then, use these two tickets to take in the Spy Museum in air conditioned comfort.

2 Admissions Tickets to Luray Caverns

Visit Luray Caverns, the largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America!

Three Kids or Adult Yoga at Lil Omm Yoga 

3 Class pass plus 3 Class pass to share with a friend, valid for any drop-in class. Lil omm offers a variety of classes for adults, kids, and families.

Private In-Home Yoga Class for family or friends

In-home private by Jaybird Health and Fitness: 1 hour yoga session for 4. Family yoga suitable for all ages 3 and up, teen yoga, adult power yoga, or children's only session.

Behind the Scenes Tour of NPR's WAMU

You and a guest are invited to the station for a behind-the-scenes radio experience. A tour of the WAMU's new media center at Van Ness includes the opportunity to see the Diane Rehm Show and the Kojo Nmandi Show live, a tour of the station's news room and Black Box Theatre.

Six Free Crossfit Classes at Tough Temple Cross Fit in Bethesda

Over the course of 6 classes of private Crossfit training, you will learn multiple exercise protocols and ramp up intensity gradually. After two weeks, you will be ready to jump in with the main crossfit class.

Climb at Earth Treks!

Enjoy climbing the walls at Earth Treks. These passes allow two individuals to go for two open climbs on two days.

Mom's Day Out!

Enjoy a day of pampering galore! $100 gift certificate to Blue Heron (choose from massage, yoga, etc), Spa package from The Emerald Door ($140 value) including manicure, and hot stone pedicure, 45 minute refresh facials, magazines to read during relaxation, 5 yummy lipbalms and a planter box.

Two tickets to "Driving Miss Daisy" at Ford's Theatre

One pass good for a pair of tickets to see Pulitzer Prize winning classic, "Driving Miss Daisy" at the historic Ford's Theatre. Show runs Spetember 26, 2014 through October 26, 2014; tickets exclude Saturday evening performances and dress circle seating.

Dad’s Day Out!

$75 to spend at Dick's, $50 to Elevation Burger, 2 Regal movie tickets, 1 cool underarmor baseball cap and a folding chair so you can rest easy

4 Hours of Tennis Lessons

Four hours of pro-tennis lessons with Gustavo Minc. Dates subject to mutually agreeable time.

2014 World Cup Soccer Basket

Everything you need to get pumped for the 2014 World Cup! The basket includes: a storage bin, posters, team bracket, horn, Siz 3/4 licensed soccer ball for the 2014 World Cup, Table top soccer, trading cards, and a water bottle.

Family Season Pass for Bethesda Big Train

Baseball fans, come and enjoy great baseball throughout the summer season. Bring your whole family to enjoy the games. Season ends August 15, 2014

Great Outings for Great Family Time!

Are you bored? Why don't you head out to a movie with the family? Included in this basket are multiple items you can enjoy together: 4 movie tickets, 4 tickets to the Potomac Nationals Game, a Claydate for 4 at Color Me Mine, and a signed baseball from Bowie Baysox player, Aaron Baker. Maybe you are hungry, too. Just use the $50 visa card to grab a bite.

Boot Camp Session AmirahBFit

Choose from one of three Boot Camp options: You Sexy Mutha, Flabulicious to Fabulous Boot Camp for Teen Girls, or Pinky Shoes Boot Camp for Girls

The Reel Deal: Movie Night In and Out!

$100 Netflix Card, $50 Movie Gift Card, Sur La Table popcorn basket and mini containers, popcorn and candy

Private Voice Lessons with AmirahBFit

Does your child want to sing? They can have 5 30-minute sessions of private voice lessons to learn how breath, voice, music and yoga can be used together to take their singing to greater heights. In this singing class children will learn to develop their ear, discover the range/abilities of their voice, and work toward overcoming stage fright. Whether your child is already a singer or dreams of becoming one, working with Amirah B (who is not only an experienced yogi, but also a singer/songwriter/performer/recording artist) will take them one step closer to making their dreams come true.

Private Tour of Ford's Theatre for 10

Private, after-hours tour of Ford's Theatre for up to ten guests. Includes the Museum, historic theatre, and Lincoln's box. Monday-Friday, 5pm-6pm

All you need for a night under the stars!

The beginner's camping container includes some essential items for the first camp out such as folding camp chair, beach half tent from Kathmanch, Black Diamond headlamp, Dorcy lantern, mini Swiss Army knife, GSI Outdoor tableware for 1, Sierra Club 2014 Calendar, books: When we go Camping, Camp Out, The Kids Guide and last but not least a huge bag of marshmallows.

Life Coaching for a Mom on the Move

In Essence Coaching by Alexandra Hughes, offers a 60-minute Skype or telephone coaching session, a motivational email report, and one 30-minute follow-up session to allow moms to find fulfillment.

Cheer on the Baltimore Orioles!

Are you a fan? This basket contains t-shirts for the whole family, hats, and a bat. Wear your regalia together while you attend a game together with your tickets!

Getting Middle-School Fashion Ready!

Former Fashion Editor Karen Sommer Shalett offers your daughter and four of her friends an opportunity to learn about a few fashion trends that will make them look great, but more importantly feel great. With talk about respect for their bodies, Karen will lead a trip of five 4th and/or 5th grade girls with their parent/caregiver for three to four hours to a few stores such as H&M, Forever 21, and Old Navy to find a cute outfit each, that the girls' parents can decide if they choose to buy. Karen will treat the girls to lunch while she talks through some of the trends. In addition to covering New York Fashion Week and writing about fashion for 13 years, Karen has mentored young girls and women for more than 20 years.

The Perfect Washington Redskins Tailgate!

2 Coleman Quad chairs, glow in the dark football, metro basketball insulated cooler tote, $50 NFL gift certificate, JJ Cole Picnic Basket, Redskins hat, Redskin Apron and Chef Hat, Redskin Drawstring Backpack, Football Art featuring Sra. Allen Students!

Closet Clean-Out and Personal Shopping with a Pro

Do you rarely have the time to follow trends, let alone shop. Maybe trends are the last thing on your mind, but a classic wardrobe update is called for. A new job, a new body type, or just plain boredom with your old clothes may mean your closet is calling for an update. Former fashion editor Karen Sommer Shalett will spend two to three hours at your home helping you clean out your closet (there will be trying on) and another three hours (likely on a different day) taking you to a series of stores of your choice over another three hour period to help choose outfits that suit your body type, personal style, and the type of clothing you are looking for. (Closet cleaning can be swapped out for lunch instead). In addition to covering New York Fashion Week and writing about fashion for 13 years, Karen has offered closet and shopping consulting to her nearest and dearest for ten years.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Come Play in the Parks!

Four complimentary passes for either: 1 public session entry at Wheaton or Cabin John Ice Arena, I splash park entry in Germantown, 1 mini golf entry at South Germantown, I train ride at Wheaton or Cabin John, 1 boat rental at Lake Needwood or Black Hill Boats.