Event Details & Auction FAQ's
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I pay tuition. Why do we need to fundraise?
What you give matters! Did you know that tuition only funds about 90% of the school’s operational budget each year? The 10% difference is sourced through our various fundraising efforts throughout the year. This includes our annual Auction which brings in over 75% of our revenue! All proceeds from these programs directly align with funds needed to minimize tuition increases, underwrite school improvements and operate enrichment programs such as Resource, Art, Music, Spanish, and Technology.
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What counts as a donation?
Each family supports "seeding" our Auction with their required donations. Select and report via the link below as to how you will make your auction donation. Deliver to the auction team or school by October 23rd. Here are the ways you can fulfill your dues:
1. Donate an auction item valued at $200 or more
2. Donate $200 in cash by October 6th.
3. Host a pay-to -play party (click the link below for more information about parties).
4. Sponsor the Auction or bring in a sponsorship.es here
Log your donation via this link by October 6th.
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Event Program
5:30 - 6:00 pm - 8th grade and Sponsor Reception
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 - 7:30 pm - Opening Program and Prayer
7:30 - 8:15 pm - Dinner
8:15 - 9:15 pm - Paddle Raise and Live Auction
9:15 - 10:00 pm - Dessert and Dancing.
Note: Auction receipts will be emailed after the online auction closes, and checkout / item pickup will be the following week.
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What’s the format of the auction this year?
ONLINE: We’ll be offering multiple items via online auction only, including gift certificates to local businesses, tickets to museums and sporting events, vouchers for kids’ summer camps, wine, and more! The online auction ends the night prior to the Auction so don’t miss out!
SILENT: At the Auction, you’ll be able to bid on getaways, restaurant certificates, artwork, services, much more, as well as parties for both kids and adults during the silent auction (6:00-7:30pm).
LIVE: – Over a delicious catered dinner, we’ll offer our most amazing packages - from vacations to the coveted auction HALL PASS - during the live auction. We will finish the LIVE with a spirited Paddle Raise, with all proceeds directly benefitting our kids (8:15-9:15pm).
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What can I bid on and buy at the in-person Silent Auction?
On November 14th, you can bid on many fabulous items in our silent auction, including restaurant certificates, artwork, a variety of services, school-based priceless items, wines and wine tastings and more. You can also:
Sign up for pay to play parties
Sign up for Teacher Treat parties
Purchase your free dress passes
Purchase your student black and white photos
Purchase your spirit shirts
Buy your Heads or Tails Ring
Buy Raffle Tickets for a fabulous grand prize!
And more!
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When can I check out the silent auction?
Online bidding for the silent auction opens Monday, November 10th at 9am. Many enticing auction items, including sports tickets, kids camps, wine, entertainment and outings, restaurant gift cards, and more, will be available online and then in-person at the event. Just like last year, all bidding will be done digitally via the Paybee app, so make sure to bring your phone to the event charged up, be sure to enable text notifications so you can stay current on your bids, and check out all our fabulous auction item opportunities! The silent auction will close promptly at 7pm on Saturday, November 14th.
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Should I attend the event?
Absolutely! It’s a fun evening, a great way to meet other parents, and more importantly, this is our one and only major fundraiser of the year, directly benefitting our kids. Tickets are available for purchase until November 5th, 5pm.
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What do I wear / is there a dress code?
Our Auction theme lends itself to fun “High Seas” costume attire. This might include anything from Ship Captain and Crew, Cruise/Resort Elegance, to Mermaids and Pirates, Gilligan’s Island, The Love Boat, and everything in between! However, if you are more comfortable attending in "Cruise Cocktail Party” attire, you will be in good company. Not everyone dresses up in costume.
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Can I sit with my friends?
Of course! There is a field on the ticketing page where you may note who you would like to sit with, and we will do our very best to honor your request based on our table layout. You can also make generic requests such as “Kinder families.” All guests be seated with families from their requested class, guaranteed!