QAE Annual Auction: 2020 Vision

Online Auction Site for Virtual Live Auction & Silent Auction - click here!

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Important Update for our Community from PTSA President Sandra Nanney

• The QAE PTSA has cancelled the in-person auction that was scheduled for Friday, March 13th.
• We still need to support our school by raising funds through our Online Auction. We will be hosting a "virtual" live auction from 7-9pm on Friday night. Please join us then! 
• Our Silent Auction that includes student art projects, class baskets, cool succulent gardens will be open from noon on Friday to 6pm on Sunday.

Even in these uncertain times, we're trying to raise the $120,000 needed to support our school that we thought would come in during the in-person event. We need your help, every family at a level you can afford. ​

Auction FAQ

What's different this year?
We've created a more casual, inclusive event:

• Flexible ticket pricing -- all are welcome to attend, regardless of ability to pay. We ask for you to donate what you can when RSVP to help cover the costs and support our school.
• Casual seating -- no need to worry about who is sitting where!
• Fun activities -- there will be a band, wine tasting, game, music and much more.
• Innovative approach to classroom art -- this year we are changing the format and style of the classroom art contributions in order to better showcase classroom learning and create more price points for parent giving. Some of the awesome projects you’ll have a chance to purchase: whale PBL pendants, “What’s in Your Heart?” PBL photo books, beautifully painted rain barrels, curated wine with your child’s custom artwork on it, and many more!

What's the same as the past?

• This is the primary fundraiser to support our school. We need your help supporting our school!
• There will still be a live auction
• We'll have silent auction items at the event and an online auction as well
• Great food and drinks at the event

Why are there different ticket prices?
We want to make this special event accessible to our entire community, so we're offering tickets starting at $25. We do hope you're able to purchase at a level that works for your family. By purchasing the full-price tickets, we can cover our expenses which can mean that "EVERY DOLLAR" raised during the evening will go straight to our kid’s educational services.

Who can attend?
While it's not intended for the kiddos, anyone else who wants to support QAE or just hang out with some lovely folks are welcome to attend! Maybe you have an incoming kindergartener next year? Or you're a grandparent of a current student? Regardless of your affiliation, you're invited.

If I donate to the auction is it tax deductible?
When you make a donation as part of your RSVP, any donation over $40 is tax deductible. The $40 is our reasonable estimate of the fair market value of apps, dinner and drinks – the "goods" you will be receiving for the evening. Any items purchased at the auction will have a fair market value that we will report to you. Any cost you pay beyond the FMV is tax-deductible.

Thanks to Our Sponsors
Our thanks to these generous local businesses for supporting the QAE Auction: