2018 Sands of Time Gala
March 16, 2018
SOCIABLES
Check out the amazing social events up for auction at this year’s Gala. If you have
questions, please contact the ACS Gala Committee at [email protected].
We can’t wait to see you there!
KIDS AND TEENS
Kids Karaoke Bash
It’s time to grab the mic and belt out the lyrics to your favorite song! Get rocking in the
Grade 4/5 MPR with your favorite tunes, contests, games, and delicious snacks.
ES Principal Jonathan Johnson
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018
Location: Grade 4/5 MPR
15 guests, grades 2-5
Score Goals at Soccer Camp!
Kenny Macaulay’s soccer camp allows players of all levels to show off and hone their
skills in an immersive and fun day with fellow soccer lovers! Come score a goal and
take a victory lap!
Kenny Macaulay
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
20 campers
Virtual Field Trip to Costa Rica
Have you ever wished you could travel to Costa Rica? Join Ale Samper on a virtual field
trip to this tropical paradise! Learn about and cook delicious Costa Rican food, and
travel via plane into the lush rainforest.
Ale Samper
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 3:40-4:10 pm
Location: ACS Room 204
10 Grade 3 students
Pajama Party Movie Night with KG2 Teachers
Win this fun auction for your KG2er! 25 lucky KG2 students are invited to a pajama
party with all KG2 teachers! Bring a pillow and blanket, get cozy in your PJs, watch a
movie, and snack on some popcorn.
KG2 teachers: Katie Reed, Linn Richardson, Amber Guthrie and Eliza Kirk
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Location: ACS
25 guests
BBQ and Board Games!
ACS teachers Melanie and Colin Bricknell invite you to join them for a barbeque at
ACS. Come enjoy the beautiful April weather with a yummy meal and a friendly game
of Freedom Land.
Date: Friday, April 27, 2018 or Saturday, April 28, 2018, 11:00 am
Location: ACS
20 guests, Grades 3, 4, 5
Breakdancing and Making a Music Video
Want to impress your friends with some exciting dance moves? Come out and learn the
steps you’ll need to impress your friends and make a music video! Be prepared to sweat
and express yourself in this three-hour introductory class for ACS middle school
students!
David Carollo
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018, 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: ACS Small Gym
12 guests
Hairstyling and Nail Art Design Class
Let your creativity shine! Learn the latest techniques in hair design and nail art from
Dierdre West with a group of your closest friends! All supplies will be provided, but
bring a creative spirit. B.Y.O. Hairbrush and Comb.
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 3:15-4:30 pm
Location: ACS Room 102
10 students, Grades 1-5
ADULTS
Texas BBQ Dinner
They say everything's bigger in Texas and barbecue is no exception. Barbecue
tradition runs deep in the Lone Star State, and Stephanie and Michael Ray want to
share it with you! Join them for a full Texas barbeque complete with smoked brisket
and chicken, and all the classic sides. See you there!
Date: Friday, April 20, 2018
20 guests (10 couples)
A Taste of India
Join Srishti Mahajan and Sheetal Kumar for an evening of conversation, drinks, and
dinner to savor the myriad flavors of India. Come dressed in your best traditional
Indian attire for a memorable night of food and fun!
Date: Friday, April 27, 2018
Location: Avasa at the St. Regis Collection, Saadiyat Island
20 guests (10 couples)
Latin Cooking Demonstration and Lunch
Señores y señoras, come out for some fun, food, laughter and a Latin-flavored meal
cooked live by some of the ACS Latin moms! Learn how to prepare a refreshing Latin
fruti drink, a South American appetizer, an exquisite Caribbean main dish served with
side dishes from Central America, followed by a dessert from the Andes -- all while
sipping pure Amazon coffee! Hosted by a proud ACS graduate parent, Sofia Kukulka!
Alexandra Jaar Neseibeh, Alexandra Parra-Bolanos, Migda Rios, Evelyn Ramirez, Lizeth
Maalouf-Makhoul, Gaby Encalada-Felix, Olga Sofia Bendeck-Kukulka, Gaby Fadel, Alexandra
Zamudio-Rehman
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Location: Sheikha Salama Building, #1005
25 guests
Farewell Iftar with Dr. Robin Heslip
Join Dr. Robin Heslip for a traditional Iftar meal to wish her farewell and thank her for
her impactful tenure as ACS superintendent.
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20 guests
Sundown Dinner Cruise on a 61’ Yacht!
Watch the gorgeous sunset from a 61’ yacht and enjoy a delicious dinner with Christian
Williams and Nancy Fisher as your gracious hosts. Depart from Emirates Palace for a
three-hour adventure at sundown. Your vessel includes sun decks, outdoor covered
decks, and interior rooms with air conditioning. Enjoy the evening escape!
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018
6 guests (3 couples)
Flickinger Fondue Fest
Come and enjoy an evening tasting and learning the finer points of making homemade
fondue at the home of new ACS Superintendent Monique Flickinger and Brad
Flickinger.
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
8 guests (4 couples)
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi
Missing Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi? Join us for an evening of German food, culture,
and Oktoberfest fun!
Birgitt Adams, Annika Duerr, and Liz McGuffee
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
20 guests
Wine Tasting
Join Leslie Bellas and David Weiler for an evening of sumptuous food, candlelight, and
conversation. Enjoy dinner and a wine tasting of carefully selected champagnes, wines,
and dessert wines, and learn about the wines’ origins, qualities, and meal pairings from
a wine expert.
Date: Friday, November 2, 2018
18 guests
Professional/Personal Leadership Coaching
Discovery and Foundation Session
Suhair Fakhoury is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and an Associate
Certified Coach (ACC) accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). She
helps individuals and leaders amplify natural strengths as well as transform limitations
to achieve personal and professional success. Her approach is unique to each person by
focusing on one’s own nature, behavior, and mannerism. The Discovery & Foundation
session is a one-on-one 2-hour session, and is the setting stone to the journey towards
claiming your desired goals.
Suhair Fakhoury
Date: scheduled based on availability of client and coach
5 clients, each receiving an individual two-hour one-on-one coaching session
Back Ways of Mina Tour!
Learn the back ways of Mina Fish Market! Select fresh, sustainable seafood from the
market and learn how to prepare a delicious and nutritious Cinco de Mayo dinner at
the home of Cecilia and Matt Ayoub!
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018
10 guests (5 couples)