HWIS Faculty
151
Alice's Tea Cup + Ms. Gwen
$560Tea for Two at Alice's Tea Cup
with Gwendolyn Mayer
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: $88 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $125
Your student won't want to be late for this very important date in New York City's most whimsical tea house while clicking tea cups with an equally whimsical teacher! Founded in 2001 by sisters Haley and Lauren Fox, Alice's Tea Cup strives to provide an unparalleled, magical experience for our guests, with no shortage of scones, tea sandwiches, hundreds of teas, and most importantly... fairy dust!
The Madhatter includes:
- Two 3-cup pots of tea
- Choice of three scones with cream & preserves
- Choice of two sandwiches (grilled sandwiches not included)
- Mocha cake or chocolate mousse, and assorted mini cookies
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of an off-campus outing.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the reservation outside of regular school hours at Alice's Tea Cup Chapter I on the Upper West Side and cover the cost of The Madhatter for one (1) student, one (1) teacher, plus taxes, gratuities, and M11 fare between the school and the restaurant.
- Arrangements to pick up the student after the session from the restaurant or the school must be confirmed in advance.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost: Make it 'Tea for Three' (add another scone and sandwich) for $20 per person; additional menu items are responsibility of winner.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
152
Color Me Mine + Sr. Andres
$125Ceramics Session at Color Me Mine
with Andres Gomez
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: $80*
Starting Bid: $125
Following a short walk or quick M11 bus ride to Color Me Mine Upper West Side, your student will delve into a world of texture and color. With a wide selection of pieces from which to choose, they could transform a plate, bowl, vase, figurine, or other ceramic object into a unique work of art. From delicate details to bold strokes, each pass of their brush will bring their vision to life, culminating in a personalized masterpiece that reflects their style and creativity.
*Depending on item chosen; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2024 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of an off-campus outing.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the reservation outside of regular school hours at Color Me Mine Upper West Side and cover the cost of the $15-studio fee, plus up to $50 for one (1) ceramic item (items range from $25-50), and M11 fare to and from the studio in the event of inclement weather or if walking is not preferred.
- Arrangements to drop off and/or pick up the student from the studio or the school must be confirmed in advance.
- Caregiver(s) (is) are permitted to join and participate at their own cost.
- Parent(s) or guardian(s) is(are) responsible for penalties associated with any student violation of the studio's reservation guidelines, including the pick-up of the fired pottery within 60 days of visit (1- to 2-week turnaround for pottery firing).
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Reservation Guidelines
- A minimum 24-hr notice is required for reservation changes/cancellations.
- Please book for the total number of people in your group.
- Walk-ins welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Your table reservation is for 1.5 hrs.
- A 15-min grace period is allowed for late arrivals.
- A $15 deposit per seat (per person) secures your table and is applied to your bill at checkout, covering studio fees. Ceramics are charged additionally. We do not have standing room available so book as many seats as needed (painters and non painters alike).
- Pottery requires firing. Please allow 1-2 weeks for items to be ready.
- Ceramics must be picked up by one person.
- Finished ceramics will be held for 60 days after your visit.
- We do not permit outside food or alcoholic drinks.
153
Color Me Mine + Sra. Carmen
$130Ceramics Session at Color Me Mine
with Carmen Burns
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: $80*
Starting Bid: $125
Following a short walk or quick M11 bus ride to Color Me Mine Upper West Side, your student will delve into a world of texture and color. With a wide selection of pieces from which to choose, they could transform a plate, bowl, vase, figurine, or other ceramic object into a unique work of art. From delicate details to bold strokes, each pass of their brush will bring their vision to life, culminating in a personalized masterpiece that reflects their style and creativity.
*Depending on item chosen; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2024 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of an off-campus outing.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the reservation outside of regular school hours at Color Me Mine Upper West Side and cover the cost of the $15-studio fee, plus up to $50 for one (1) ceramic item (items range from $25-50), and M11 fare to and from the studio in the event of inclement weather or if walking is not preferred.
- Arrangements to drop off and/or pick up the student from the studio or the school must be confirmed in advance.
- Caregiver(s) (is) are permitted to join and participate at their own cost.
- Parent(s) or guardian(s) is(are) responsible for penalties associated with any student violation of the studio's reservation guidelines, including the pick-up of the fired pottery within 60 days of visit (1- to 2-week turnaround for pottery firing).
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Reservation Guidelines
- A minimum 24-hr notice is required for reservation changes/cancellations.
- Please book for the total number of people in your group.
- Walk-ins welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Your table reservation is for 1.5 hrs.
- A 15-min grace period is allowed for late arrivals.
- A $15 deposit per seat (per person) secures your table and is applied to your bill at checkout, covering studio fees. Ceramics are charged additionally. We do not have standing room available so book as many seats as needed (painters and non painters alike).
- Pottery requires firing. Please allow 1-2 weeks for items to be ready.
- Ceramics must be picked up by one person.
- Finished ceramics will be held for 60 days after your visit.
- We do not permit outside food or alcoholic drinks.
154
Mani & Pedi + Sra. Sofia
$125Manicure + Pedicure at Stylish Ten Nail & Spa
with Sofia Arrav
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$100 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $125
This outing really nails it! Your student can enjoy one-on-one time with Profe Paula at nearby Stylish Ten Nail & Spa, just 0.3 miles from campus. What better way to pamper mind, body and soul than a heart-to-heart conversation over a manicure and pedicure with a beloved teacher?
For a child under six years, their Kid's Manicure and Kid's Pedicure are cosmetic beauty treatments that focus on the care and maintenance of the fingernails and hands and toenails and feet, respectively, of little ones.
An older student can choose between a regular or buff manicure, along with a regular pedicure.
*Depending on the combination of services for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of an off-campus outing.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the appointment outside of regular school hours at Stylish Ten Nail & Spa and cover the cost of one (1) age-appropriate manicure and (1) age-appropriate pedicure for the student with corresponding services for the teacher.
- Outing spans approximately 90 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Arrangements to drop off and/or pick up the student from the salon or the school must be confirmed in advance.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
155
Sloomoo + Sra. Catalina
$125Sloomoo Institute
with Catalina Pineda
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: $71.98-85.98*
Starting Bid: $125
All you need for a slimey adventure! Each ticket includes a trip to our DIY Bar where you'll customize your own 8 oz slime ($18 value!) and choose from 40+ colors, 60+ fragrances & 120 charms.
Over 25 slime vats, each filled with different textures of scented slimes.
Slimey Mirrors, a dayglow room where you'll transform into a slime creature.
Lake Sloomoo, a "lake" of over 350 gallons of slime!
The Sloomooverse! Spot the portals to enter augmented reality Sloomooscapes throughout the experience.
Synthesoothers, a sonic journey of ASMR sounds that soothe.
Many more surprises!
*Based on before-tax ticket pricing for two guests (ticket prices vary by day); the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of an off-campus outing.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the reservation outside of regular school hours at Sloomoo Institute and cover the cost of one (1) student entry, one (1) adult entry, and public transportation to and from the institute.
- Arrangements to drop off and/or pick up the student from the institute or the school must be confirmed in advance.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join and participate at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
161
Arts & Crafts + Feiyu Laoshi
$90Arts & Crafts
with Feiyu Zhuang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $75
In this collaborative project, your student will work with FeiYu LaoShi to mix the three primary colors - red, yellow, and blue - into a beautiful array of unique shades. Blending these colors into clay, they will create a vibrant painting of a rose garden on the canvas. The artwork captures the joyful spirit of spring, filled with blooming roses, fresh colors, and the wonder of creativity.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester.
- On-campus session spans approximately 30 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Art supply costs covered by HWISPA-NY.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
162
Clay + Yejun Laoshi
$110Clay
with Yejun Yang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $75
In this privately-led journey through sculpting and molding with Yejun Laoshi, your student will discover that clay work not only strengthens fine motor skills, but also serves as a therapeutic and meditative art form. Shaping clay has a natural way of soothing the mind and freeing the spirit, allowing young artists to express themselves creatively while promoting relaxation and mindfulness.
Under the expert guidance of a talented teacher, your child will design and create their very own clay pen holder - a functional and personalized masterpiece they can proudly use every day. Whether shaped into a playful design, an elegant form, or a whimsical structure, their handcrafted pencil holder will be a lasting reminder of the creativity, focus, and joy they experienced during this immersive workshop.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Pre-K and above; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester.
- On-campus session spans approximately 30 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Art supply costs covered by HWISPA-NY.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
163
Cream Glue + Hanyi Laoshi
$180Cream Glue Activity
with Hanyi Zhang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $75
Cream glue is a special adhesive designed for decorating ceramics and crafts. Its texture is similar to whipped cream, but it is not meant for consumption. Your student will learn how to use an adequate amount to ensure the decorations stick securely when they try their hand at DIY with cream glue. It's a fun and easy way to customize belongings and create unique gifts for loved ones. Let your student get their hands on some cream glue today and start creating with Hanyi Laoshi!
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester.
- On-campus session spans approximately 30 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Art supply costs covered by HWISPA-NY.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
164
Mad Scientist + Ms. Dalma
$605Science Experiment
with Dalma Felenyi
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $75
Embark with Ms. Dalma on an exciting 1:1 journey, filled with awe-inspiring experiments, fascinating demonstrations, and exploration of the wonders that surround us! If the student has a specific area of science that they want to focus on, this experience can be curated to include activities in that area. Depending on the student and primary caregiver's schedules, there is also flexibility to use C&E time such as WIN to redeem this prize in lieu of scheduling time after school.
Ms. Dalma, with an incredible wealth of knowledge and a contagious passion for science, will guide your student through a series of captivating experiments designed to ignite curiosity, spark the imagination and foster an environment that encourages questions, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the scientific method. Expect an interactive and immersive experience that will leave you inspired, enlightened, hungry for more scientific exploration, and probably dirty hands!
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester.
- On-campus session spans approximately 30 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Science supply costs covered by HWISPA-NY.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
165
Oil Pastels + Shuki Laoshi
$105Oil Pastels
with Shuki Qu
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $75
Shuki Laoshi will teach one lucky student how to draw the ocean and waves using oil pastels. The exclusive one-on-one session will be creative, hands-on, and designed to help students explore blending techniques and color expression.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester.
- On-campus session spans approximately 30 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Art supply costs covered by HWISPA-NY.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
166
Planting + Yingli Laoshi
$105Planting
with Yingli Wang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $75
Join Yingli Laoshi for a hands-on STEM and planting adventure! This activity features everything needed to create a miniature greenhouse and learn about plant life cycles. Together with Yingli Laoshi, the student will plant seeds, build their project, and explore the exciting science behind how plants grow. This memorable experience combines creativity, science, and fun--and the best part is that the student gets to take their thriving plants home! This is a wonderful opportunity for any young scientist or nature lover.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester.
- On-campus session spans approximately 30 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Gardening supply costs covered by HWISPA-NY.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
171
Lunch + Ms. Gail
$95Lunch Date at Dot's
with Gail Green
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a beloved teacher at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
172
Lunch + Hanyi Laoshi
$90Lunch Date at Dot's
with Hanyi Zhang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a beloved teacher at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
173
Lunch + Zhang Laoshi
$90Lunch Date at Dot's
with Lisa Zhang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a beloved teacher at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Preschool 3 and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
174
Lunch + Ms. Liz
$55Lunch Date at Dot's
with Liz Perry
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a beloved teacher at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
175
Lunch + Suzi Laoshi
$80Lunch Date at Dot's
with Suzi Yao
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a beloved teacher at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
176
Lunch + Yang Laoshi
$50Lunch Date at Dot's
with Ying Yang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with our ECE Director at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the faculty member's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between faculty member and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
177
Lunch + Zhong Laoshi
$60Lunch Date at Dot's
with Yi Zhong
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a one of our student-teachers from Beijing Normal University at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
178
Lunch + Yingli Laoshi
$50Lunch Date at Dot's
with Yingli Wang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Starting Bid: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a beloved teacher at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
181
Ice Cream + Sr. Andres
$25Ice Cream Date
with Andres Gomez
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $25
Indulge in a memorable ice cream date with a teacher! This unique experience grants your student scrumptious one-on-one time with an educator outside of the classroom. It will be a sweet setting to ask questions, seek advice, or simply enjoy a conversation with an esteemed member of our faculty who may have been--or might one day be--an inspiration to your child. A profound moment to mutually exchange valuable insights, share thoughts, or deepen a teacher-student connection could even be the cherry on top of this sweet treat.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence may serve as expressed parental permission of an alternate off-campus location.
- On-campus ice cream date spans approximately 30-45 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Off-campus ice cream date is limited to $10.00 per person; allow extra time for the walk to/from a nearby parlor; arrangements to pick up the student from the parlor or the school after the date must be confirmed in advance.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
182
Ice Cream + Candy Laoshi
$90Ice Cream Date
with Candy Ma
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $25
Indulge in a memorable ice cream date with a teacher! This unique experience grants your student scrumptious one-on-one time with an educator outside of the classroom. It will be a sweet setting to ask questions, seek advice, or simply enjoy a conversation with an esteemed member of our faculty who may have been--or might one day be--an inspiration to your child. A profound moment to mutually exchange valuable insights, share thoughts, or deepen a teacher-student connection could even be the cherry on top of this sweet treat.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence may serve as expressed parental permission of an alternate off-campus location.
- On-campus ice cream date spans approximately 30-45 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Off-campus ice cream date is limited to $10.00 per person; allow extra time for the walk to/from a nearby parlor; arrangements to pick up the student from the parlor or the school after the date must be confirmed in advance.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
183
Ice Cream + Sra. Carmen
$55Ice Cream Date
with Carmen Burns
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $25
Indulge in a memorable ice cream date with a teacher! This unique experience grants your student scrumptious one-on-one time with an educator outside of the classroom. It will be a sweet setting to ask questions, seek advice, or simply enjoy a conversation with an esteemed member of our faculty who may have been--or might one day be--an inspiration to your child. A profound moment to mutually exchange valuable insights, share thoughts, or deepen a teacher-student connection could even be the cherry on top of this sweet treat.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence may serve as expressed parental permission of an alternate off-campus location.
- On-campus ice cream date spans approximately 30-45 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Off-campus ice cream date is limited to $10.00 per person; allow extra time for the walk to/from a nearby parlor; arrangements to pick up the student from the parlor or the school after the date must be confirmed in advance.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
184
Ice Cream + Sra. Maria
$205Ice Cream Date
with Maria Serna
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $25
Indulge in a memorable ice cream date with a teacher! This unique experience grants your student scrumptious one-on-one time with an educator outside of the classroom. It will be a sweet setting to ask questions, seek advice, or simply enjoy a conversation with an esteemed member of our faculty who may have been--or might one day be--an inspiration to your child. A profound moment to mutually exchange valuable insights, share thoughts, or deepen a teacher-student connection could even be the cherry on top of this sweet treat.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence may serve as expressed parental permission of an alternate off-campus location.
- On-campus ice cream date spans approximately 30-45 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Off-campus ice cream date is limited to $10.00 per person; allow extra time for the walk to/from a nearby parlor; arrangements to pick up the student from the parlor or the school after the date must be confirmed in advance.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
185
Ice Cream + Suzi Yao
$150Ice Cream Date
with Suzi Laoshi
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $25
Indulge in a memorable ice cream date with a teacher! This unique experience grants your student scrumptious one-on-one time with an educator outside of the classroom. It will be a sweet setting to ask questions, seek advice, or simply enjoy a conversation with an esteemed member of our faculty who may have been--or might one day be--an inspiration to your child. A profound moment to mutually exchange valuable insights, share thoughts, or deepen a teacher-student connection could even be the cherry on top of this sweet treat.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence may serve as expressed parental permission of an alternate off-campus location.
- On-campus ice cream date spans approximately 30-45 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Off-campus ice cream date is limited to $10.00 per person; allow extra time for the walk to/from a nearby parlor; arrangements to pick up the student from the parlor or the school after the date must be confirmed in advance.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
191
Reading + Ms. Liz
$115One-on-One Library Time
with Liz Perry
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $15.00
Relish the undivided attention of a guided journey through the vast world of literature, discovering hidden gems, classic masterpieces, and new releases tailored to your child's preferences, curiosities, and interests. Whether they're a fan of biographies, history, fantasy, science, poetry or beyond, this experience will be curated to their unique literary tastes.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to explore the written word in a personalized setting while the magic of books come alive!
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester.
- On-campus library date spans approximately 45 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
192
Reading + Sra. Paula
$35One-on-One Library Time
with Paula Martinez
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $15.00
Relish the undivided attention of a guided journey through the vast world of literature, discovering hidden gems, classic masterpieces, and new releases tailored to your child's preferences, curiosities, and interests. Whether they're a fan of biographies, history, fantasy, science, poetry or beyond, this experience will be curated to their unique literary tastes.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to explore the written word in a personalized setting while the magic of books come alive!
Terms & Conditions
- Available to all grades; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester.
- On-campus library date spans approximately 45 minutes, beginning shortly after dismissal unless otherwise requested and agreed upon with the teacher.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
2001
x2: Lunch + Yingli Laoshi
$50WINNING BID MATCH (x2): Lunch Date at Dot's
with Yingli Wang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Winning Bid Match: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a beloved teacher at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
2002
x2: Lunch + Zhong Laoshi
$60WINNING BID MATCH (x2): Lunch Date at Dot's
with Yi Zhong
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Winning Bid Match: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with a one of our student-teachers from Beijing Normal University at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the teacher's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between teacher and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.
2004
x2: Lunch + Yang Laoshi
$50WINNING BID MATCH (x2): Lunch Date at Dot's
with Ying Yang
In benefit of HWISPA-NY
Fair Market Value: ~$50 + tax/gratuity*
Winning Bid Match: $50
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with our ECE Director at neighborhood favorite, Dot's Cafe--just 121 feet from campus according to The Google. What better way to allow your student to connect with a member of our faculty than to share the communal experience of ordering a meal off a menu and enjoying it with a one-on-one conversation in a cozy setting?
*Based on dining for two people; the value of the faculty member's time has not been calculated in the FMV.
Terms & Conditions
- Available to Kindergarten and up; eligibility limited to current and former HWIS-NY students and their siblings only.
- Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to hwispa-ny@hwis.org to coordinate a date and time between faculty member and student on a weekday during the spring 2025 semester; written correspondence serves as expressed parental permission of the off-campus outing.
- Outing spans approximately 45 minutes during lunchtime.
- HWISPA-NY will confirm the special reservation among all parties involved and cover the cost of a meal for two.
- Caregiver(s) is(are) permitted to join at their own cost.
- Must be redeemed prior to the last day of the 2024-2025 academic year.