2026 SPRING AUCTION

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 5:30–10:30 PM

Location: Bayview Dining Room at College of San Mateo

Attire: California Cocktail

 

Montessori has been in San Mateo-Foster City since 1975-76, and we’re celebrating this GOLDEN milestone at the Spring Fundraiser. Let’s cheers to 50 years at Parkside's biggest night of the year!

 

See Parkside's Montessori Timeline.

 

 

 

 

 

SPRING AUCTION AND DINNER

 

DINNER SERVICE

Enjoy a buffet dinner in the golden glow of magic hour in the beautiful Bayview Dining Room at CSM. 

 

LIVE AUCTION

Get ready for our golden moment of the evening! Raise your paddles for a fast-paced bidding experience led by an auctioneer. Open your hearts and your wallets as friendly competition turns into pure gold for our school. Only auction attendees have the exclusive opportunity to bid on these glittering premium items and experiences.

 

WINE PULL

Strike gold at our Wine Pull! For a set amount, guests will select for a mystery bottle valued between $25 and $150+. All bottles are generously donated and wrapped so your selection is a surprise. You never know when you’ll uncover liquid gold. Only auction attendees may participate in this treasure hunt.

 

COUNT-ME-IN 

Get ready to go for the gold with experiences hosted by Parkside community members for our Parkside community. Auction attendees get the first pass on these popular experiences, many of which sell out that very night. After the event, remaining spots will open to the broader Parkside community.

 

Link will be available to the Parkside community on April 26.

 

SILENT AUCTION

Let the bidding begin! Browse and bid online on an array of shining items and experiences. Bidding stays open for a set time, and when it closes, the highest bid takes home the gold. The silent auction is open to everyone at the same time.

 

Link will be available to the public on April 25 at 9 PM PT.

 

FUND-A-NEED

Turn generosity into solid gold impact. Fund-A-Need contributions go directly toward a specific initiative that benefits our classrooms. Every dollar truly counts, and every gift makes a direct difference. Donations are 100% tax-deductible and open to everyone.

 

Link will be available to the public on April 25 at 9 PM PT.

 

DANCING

Polish those dancing shoes and get ready to light up the floor.

 

PHOTO OPS

Come dressed in your golden best and strike a pose! Capture the memories of a night that’s pure gold.

 

TICKETS

Ticket sales will go live on March 16, 2026. A single admission ticket is priced at $125.

 

  
 

 

Live on March 16, 2026 

 

 

  
     

 

 

SPONSORS

 

24K GOLD SPONSORS

 

 

 

WHITE GOLD SPONSORS

 

 

 

LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS

 

Luxury experiences, getaways, cultural experiences, family-friendly activities, cooking classes, concert tickets, backstage passes, meet-and-greets, signed memorabilia, art pieces (students & faculty work welcome), photo sessions, and gift baskets are just a few examples.

 

Please note that in-kind donations of services are generally not tax-deductible for the donor.

 

Donation deadline March 25, 2026

 

 

WINE PULL

  

The wine pull is a fundraising activity where participants pay a set amount for the chance to draw a bottle of wine valued at $25-$150+. The wines are donated, and the bottles are randomized so that participants don’t know what they’re getting. It’s a fun and exciting way to raise money and try new wines!

 

Donation deadline March 25, 2026

 

 

COUNT-ME-IN  

 

WHAT IS A COUNT-ME-IN EVENT?

Looking for a fun way to support our fundraiser? Host a Count-Me-In! Count-Me-Ins are small, hosted gatherings (dinners, game nights, tastings, workshops, hikes, or creative experiences) where guests “count themselves in” by purchasing a spot, with proceeds supporting our PTA.

 

You choose the theme, date, and number of guests, and we’ll help with sign-ups. We can’t wait to see your ideas and make this year’s Count-Me-Ins our best yet!

 

For a detailed explanation of what CMIs are, please watch this video.

 

Submission deadline April 17, 2026

 

 

SPONSORSHIP

 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

     $1,000 24K GOLD SPONSOR

     $500 WHITE GOLD SPONSOR

     $250 ROSE GOLD SPONSOR

 

 

BENEFITS

  • Logo placement on the PTA website

  • Logo placement on the school front gate signage

  • Logo placement on the Spring Auction program

  • Logo placement on the Spring Auction freestanding signage

  • Logo placement on Paybee forms, including Silent Auction, Fund-A-Need, and all CMI listings

  • Featured recognition on the PTA newsletter distributed to 400+ households

  • Featured recognition on Parkside’s Facebook Group with 300+ members

 

Sponsorship deadline March 25, 2026

 

 

VOLUNTEERING

 

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the Spring Auction a success:

  • Prepare items and décor
  • Secure donations
  • Decorate the venue
  • Check in guests
  • Help with cleanup

coming soon 

  

 

Event page for the 2025 Spring Auction: The Parkside Derby