WELCOME TO ALVARADO ONLINE AUCTION. WE NEED TO RAISE $200,000 IN 26 HOURS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

8 PM FRIDAY - 9 PM SATURDAY

BIDDING ends at 9 PM ; Raise a Paddle will be given one extra hour to help meet our goal of 200,000!

Details are below, any questions through this process, email fundraising@alvaradoschoool.net

Online Auction Highlights:

Sign-Up Parties (these will fill up fast!)

Teacher Treasures 

Classroom Art

Raise-A-Paddle

Wine/Spirits/Beer

Featured/Big Ticket Items

 

Steps to Sign into the Auction & Bid

  1. Click Login at top right
    • Sign in or reset password if you already have a login
    • Create an account otherwise
  2. Look at the Catalog of items, 119 items and counting!
  3. Check this list of Sign-Up Parties and grab the spots you want as soon as the Auction opens, they'll go fast!
  4. Enable mobile or email alerts to get updated if you get outbid.
  5. On Friday night bidding will open at 8pm
  6. Any issues contact
  7. We will be posting live updates throughout the event!
We need the support of our community now more than ever before. Show your cougar pride, participate in the auction and raise money for the school!

BE IN THE KNOW

Enable mobile or email alerts to get updated if you get outbid.
Pick up your winnings the week of March 16th

⭐️ DON'T MISS ⭐️
SIGN-UP PARTIES

This year we’re going to keep the party going all year long! There's something for everyone whether you're you're looking for Grown Up time, Kids’ Parties, Family Events, or a Night Out with friends. Support our school while having fun with Alvarado friends new and old.

Insider Tips

  • Spots are limited, so sign-up early!
  • Check out the Cheat Sheet for the full list of parties. Make a note of those you want to attend.
  • Notice on the Cheat Sheet the evenings where a Kids Party and a Grownup Party match up -- you can sign up for both and handle your child care for the evening!
  • Sign-Up with friends! Each spot sold raises money for our school.
Sign Up Parties are a big source of funds for Alvarado. This is our chance to have fun while contributing to important staff, programming, and enrichment needs!
Show your support for Alvarado and the party hosts by signing up for several events.

CLASSROOM ART PROJECTS

Each class makes an art project that would make Ruth Asawa proud. The parents make donations and raise money for the class. You can out bid the class on a piece that you love and take it home!

 

RAISE A PADDLE FOR FUND-A-NEED

District funding cuts next year, we even need to help protect our full time social worker who supports so much of our kids with social emotional needs. 
 

RAFFLE WINNERS

Raffle winners will be announced at 7 PM Saturday Night. Keep an eye out and prepare to enter final bids on your favorite items.

GALA / ONLINE AUCTION EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, March 13 8 PM - Saturday, March 14 10 PM
Friday 8 PM Grab your Sign Up Party spots and Start Bidding!
Saturday 7 PM Raffle Ticket Winners Announced!
Saturday 9 PM Bidding Ends, Final hour for Raise-A-Paddle Begins!
Saturday 10 PM Auction Ends

FAQ

What happens at the Online Auction?

Online Auction: Hundreds of items will be featured in the online auction. Add your bid and be sure to sign up for text alerts if you get outbid. Bidding will close at 10 PM Saturday and the highest bidder will will the item.
Silent Auction: A selection of items will be available in the Silent Auction. You can bid by writing your number and the amount of the bid on the bid sheet. Bidding will close at 9 PM and the highest bidder will will the item.
Sign-Up Parties / Events: Sign-Up Parties / Events : Parties/Events hosted by Alvarado families and teachers where you can purchase a ticket (per person) to attend. Slots are limited so we suggest you sign up on Friday Night. Don’t forget, unless specified as a family ticket, you will need to sign up individually for every person attending the party.
Classroom Art Projects: Each class creates a project that will be displayed at the event and available for silent bidding over the amount raised by the classroom families. To bid, To bid, enter the amount on the auction item.
Raise-A-Paddle (Fund-a-Need): Raise-A-Paddle/Fund-a-Need is a direct appeal for cash donations to support part of our children’s education. After the video appeal, We encourage you to contribute an amount that is meaningful for you via the online auction. Raise-A-Paddle ends at 10 PM with the close of the Auction.

Where does the money go?

The proceeds from the Gala are a significant contribution to the overall PTA budget, funding school programs, and community events, as well as student and teacher support programs that are currently not covered by SFUSD.

Are my Gala purchases tax-deductible?

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Only the excess of the amount paid over the stated fair value is deductible for income tax purposes. All contributions to Fund-A-Need are 100% tax-deductible. Please check with your tax advisor. Please note that Alvarado Elementary and the Alvarado Gala Committee are not responsible for the tax consequences of any Gala transaction. The Alvarado PTA is a Section 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Tax ID #94-6171208.

 

Got a question?

Direct your questions to fundraising@alvaradoschool.net