This year’s Auction Paddle Raise will help ensure our SJB school house is warm and safe, the best possible learning environment for our students. Proceeds raised through tonight’s paddle raise will:

• Provide the funds needed to convert the boiler from oil to natural gas over the summer. This will result in a reliable, more environmentally friendly, and more cost-effective heating system.

• Support the costs associated with a new roof for our school, ideally completed in 2018 as the current roof will need to be replaced by no later than 2019.
  These improvements are not just necessities but investments in the building and infrastructure that support SJB’s ability to thrive for 25 more years. 

By raising your paddle tonight, you will contribute to keeping our school building safe and strong, a place where our students are ready and able to learn, thrive, and live out our school mission.

Each of our 8th grade students carefully selected and painted images from their favorite movies onto ceramic popcorn bowls.
Use, display in your home or share with friends, there are endless possibilities!
Don't miss out on this last chance to bring home these one-of-a-kind functional keepsakes to remind you of your child's time at SJB.

Thanks to: Darla Moyer & Wendy Pollard

Each student created 3 boxes; 1. wire sculpture; 2. collage, paint box; 3. found object.
Students were asked to sculpt, paint and collage something that is a memory for them, dear to their heart, or represents their personality.
Each piece is a work of art alone. All together, they make a beautiful, interesting work of fine art.
Mel Townsend built a custom black shadow box to showcase all the works of art. Wired and ready to hang. 

On a 12 x 24 canvas, each 6th grader very carefully made two fingerprint blooms that are sitting on a tree branch.
In the middle of their flowers is their initials. 
They are blooming into wonderfully different young adults that will be forever bonded by their time together at St John the Baptist school. 

Thanks to: Karyn Halverson

Each student sculpted a wire armature then covered in paper mache.
They each added at least five words cut out of magazines that expressed their personality.
They then painted and clear coated their figures. 
To hold and display the sculptures, Mel Townsend built custom birch cradle boxes.

Thanks to: Mel Townsend & Mel's Frame Shop

Mrs. Smallbeck's fourth grade students created a uniquely framed mirror.
Each artist lovingly created images of stars using watercolors.
The compilation of these images into one large piece of art reflects the unique personality of this amazing class.

Thanks to: Leilani Arms

This rustic collectible piece is a wooden map of Oregon, with a picture of the stars of Ms. Danna's third grade class transferred onto the wood.
The third graders even autographed it!
This piece is attractive enough to display in your living room for years to come, and will serve as a touching reminder of your child's warm memories of St. John the Baptist.

Thanks to: Bridgit Danner

Spring is in the air!
Sit back and relax in your own custom made garden bench decorated with love by each of our blooming artists of 2nd grade!
This high quality cedar top wood bench, carefully handcrafted & finished by parent Daniel Summerill, offers years of enjoyment with ample seating for two adults combined with unique table top space for your convenience.
The comfortable arm rests on either side are also adorned with art by their teacher, Mrs. Chipps, that is sure to provide your family with bright memories of our wonderful second grade class, guided along by the loving arms of our dedicated teachers.
Don't miss your opportunity to take home this one of a kind keepsake bench and capture the creative and colorful artwork of our growing second graders in your garden!

Thanks to: Daniel & Elizabeth Summerill

Our fabulous first graders completed self-portraits on tile for their project this year.
Their personalities really shine through in their artwork!
The tiles were then arranged in the shape of a cross on a wooden board.
This piece is ready for display in your home.

Thanks to: Julie Carrick

The kindergarteners collaborated on this stylized, world map, wall art inspired by the collage style of beloved children's book author/illustrator, Eric Carle.
Each piece of this picture was thoughtfully painted and carefully cut by the members of Mr. Quinn's Kindergarten class.
An introductory geography lesson may also have been picked up along the way.
Our kindergarteners' enthusiasm on undertaking each task was palpable and their excitement inspiring!  

Thanks to: Tysha Branigan