Next year’s gala is already being planned.
Watch PTA communications for details in the new school year !
FAQs
How does it work to host a community party?
Discuss with friends and brainstorm party ideas you all would like to host - see past auction catalogs for party ideas or this page for inspiration.
Set a date, a location, how many attendees you intend to invite, and your budget with your host team. The cost of the party is your donation to the PTA. Email auction@springerpta.org for any guidance or to bounce ideas around.
Once you’ve got an idea of the details and a group of hosts, let the auction team know by completing this form: https://forms.gle/DUpfxFXwhGuiPb4KA
The auction team will reach out to make sure your date doesn’t overlap with other competing things and help you set an admission price. That admission price will be paid by your guests and go directly to the PTA as a part of the fundraiser. Typically, kids' parties are $25-30 per child and adult parties are $40-$75 per adult BUT the pricing may vary depending on the scope of the party (cost of alcohol, food, etc).
Please note, as a host you should NOT buy a ticket for your party. We assume you’ll be there!
What happens during the cocktail party?
Guests arrive at the venue, check in and receive a bidder number. We’ll enjoy some much needed connection time with other parents, teachers, and guests while enjoying delicious foods and awesome cocktails. The climax of the event, the LIVE AUCTION, is when you will use your number to bid on items that have been generously donated from businesses, Springer families, Springer teachers and staff, and hopefully even YOU! Bring your bidder number and your game face!
What’s included with the gala ticket?
As a gala guest you’ll enjoy a themed night overlooking the golf course complete with cocktails, wine or beer and dinner while mingling and catching up with good friends or meeting new ones. As the sun sets, the LIVE AUCTION begins including 5-9 high profile items auctioned to the highest bidder. Think vacation home rental, first pitch at the SJ Giants game, travel packages, school parking spots, sports tickets, unique experiences, and maybe more! If you have something to donate please email auction@springerpta.org.
Why do we host the Springer Auction & Gala?
The proceeds from the auction are used by Springer PTA. to host events throughout the year to support our community AND fund library and literature books, math, science, social studies, art and music programs, technological materials, playground equipment AND MORE! To make this event a success and provide all these things, we need YOU to....ATTEND! DONATE! HOST!
How does the Springer Auction work?
The silent auction is hosted online around the cocktail party. You’ll be able to plan your family’s community party attendance and battle it out for your child’s favorite camp gift certificate all from the comfort of your home! Share the link with grandma for their bidding pleasure!
The cocktail party will include a live auction and a chance to win unique experiences and high profile items for you and your children as well as the coveted reserved parking spots at school!
What kinds of things are in the auction?
The silent auction usually includes gift certificates or memberships to local attractions, museums, or zoos, gift certificates to camps, kids programs, and other activities, and various Springer priceless experiences like being Principal, PE teacher, teacher or librarian for the day! The live auction features time at vacation homes, invaluable experiences like throwing the first pitch at the SJ Giants game, and, of course, the coveted reserved Springer parking spots. We’ll also be raffling several items including a parking spot, lunch with the Principal, and other fun prizes. Everything donated by parents and our local community! THANK YOU!!!
Who do I contact if I have a donation or party idea?
Email auction@springerpta.org. If you have a party idea you’d like to host, submit the details you have so far and we’ll help you figure out the rest. We can even help find additional hosts if needed!
My business would like to donate to this auction.
First of all, THANK YOU! Feel free to email auction@springerpta.org if you’d like to talk with our auction chairs about donations. If you have a donation you’re ready to send to us, please complete and include the Business Donor Form. You can mail gift certificates and other physical items to:
Springer School ATTN: Auction Co-Chairs. 1120 Rose Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law. The Springer School PTA is a 501-C (3) non-profit organization and our EIN is 94-6174514.