Come Join Us For an Evening of Fun, Food, and Fundraising!
March 7th, 2020
5:00pm - 10pm
Mount Baker Community Club
This incredible night brings together Hawthorne families and community supporters to raise funds for the Friends of Hawthorne (FOH) PTA. This year’s event will include a silent auction, live auction, games, delicious dinner, and no-host bar.
AUCTION FAQ
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are currently SOLD OUT!! If you would like to be added to the wait list please email auction@friendsofhawthorne.org to add your name to the waitlist if more tickets become available.
Why attend the auction?
Hawthorne has made an amazing turnaround in recent years, thanks to the hard work and dedication of teachers, staff, families and community members who are committed to supporting high-quality education for all children at a thriving neighborhood school. Now, as our community continues to grow, the school’s needs continue to expand, as well. By supporting the FOH’s 10thAnnual Fundraising Auction you’ll help:
Expand Students’ Educational Opportunities
FOH supports educational opportunities to help minimize gaps in state and local education funding, with a majority of our funding going to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programs and activities. In the past, the auction has raised funds to launch an artist-in-residence program, replace outdated computers, and overhaul the school’s stage, so students have a performance space where they can proudly perform.
Enrich Students’ Academic Experience
FOH is focused on building an inclusive community and celebrating our diversity. Funds from the auction support field trips that expand students’ horizons and facilitate activities that emphasize our sense of community such Dia De Los Muertos, field day, 5th grade graduation, and literacy, math, and health/fitness nights.
Provide Family Support Resources
Hawthorne serves a very diverse community, both racially and economically, and also welcomes many immigrant families. Our student population includes 62% living in low-income households and 10% homeless. FOH provides critical funding to support these students to help ensure that ALL students have the opportunity to participate and be successful.
Make Our Community Stronger
The auction is a great opportunity to meet other Hawthorne parents and caregivers, while also supporting your local public school, and small businesses. Plus, it’s a super fun night, filled with great food, drinks and auction items you will love.
What does the auction fund?
The auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year, accounting for approximately 70% of the FOH annual budget. The money raised goes directly back to Hawthorne through funding for STEAM activities and programs; classroom and family support; and PTA sponsored events.
FOH budget breakdown:
- 50% STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art, math project-based learning, and more
- 20% CLASSROOM- supplies, Scholastic subscriptions, field trips, and more
- 10% FAMILY SUPPORT - ESL classes, summer books, crisis support, interpretation, and more
- 20% PTA SPONSORED EVENTS - Field Day, Literacy Night, 5th Grade Graduation, Auction, Walk-a-thon, and more
What should I expect at the auction?
Come ready to chat with faculty, Hawthorne parents and neighbors, eat delicious food, bid on an item or two, and raise funds for Hawthorne.
The auction is a fun and festive evening of community-building and fundraising for Hawthorne Elementary. There will be food, including vegetarian options, a chance to purchase wine, craft beer, and signature cocktails from the no-host bar, and a dessert dash. The beginning of the evening features a silent auction, with lots of cool items including artwork, tickets to events, collector memorabilia and more. You’ll also hear from Hawthorne staff and parents speak about FOH-funded activities and events, and learn about some current needs at the school.
The highlight of the event will be a quick-paced entertaining live auction, hosted by a master auctioneer. Previous live auction items have included local and out of state vacation getaways, dining and wine packages; concert passes, home improvement packages, classroom movie night with the kindergarten teachers, a roller skating party with Mr. Green; and so much more.
What is the 2020 Hawthorne auction theme?
This year’s theme is Wild for Hawthorne, inspired by the school’s spring musical production of Disney's The Jungle Book. We're wild about our support for our students, teachers and staff, and the theme reflects our love and pride for Hawthorne Elementary.
What should I wear?
While most will be dressed in cocktail attire, there is no formal dress code, so come in whatever you’re comfortable wearing for a festive night out. The most important thing is that you have a good time and your clothes don’t prevent you from raising your paddle for Hawthorne.
How do I donate something to the auction?
Auction Item: Email Auction Chair Angela Schumacher at auction@friendsofhawthorne.org if you have an item you’d like to donate or to connect the procurement team to potential auction donors and/or items.
Dessert Dash: Attendees bid for their dessert from a selection of yummy local and homemade dessert items provided by volunteers and local bakeries. We're currently looking for cake/dessert donation from you, either homemade or from any of your favorite bakeries or restaurants. If interested, kindly email Cheryl Wynne at cheryl.a.wynne@gmail.com.
How do I volunteer to help with the auction?
It takes a village to host our biggest fundraiser of the school year. There are lots of ways you can help:
- Procure auction items (click here for the online Donation Form, or download a printable form here)
- Manage our database of auction items
- Help make event decorations
- Volunteer during the event by staffing the bar, doing data entry, or taking photos of the event
- Many hands make light work, folks. Any and all volunteers are welcome. Let us know how and when you can help, and we'll find a job that's right for you!
Email Auction Chair Angela Schumacher at auction@friendsofhawthorne.org to join our team of volunteers.