SPRING FUNDRAISER 2026
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!
EVENT PREP
AUCTION |
Most donations are appreciated and tax-deductible. 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, gift baskets are just a few examples.
Please note that in-kind donations of services are generally not tax-deductible for the donor.
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!
HOW IT WORKS
- Donate your wine valued at $25 or more between now and March 25, 2026.
- The wine pull will take place at the Parkside Spring Fundraiser on April 25, 2026.
- Buy a cork for $25 and take home a bottle of wine!
COUNT-ME-IN |
WHAT IS A COUNT-ME-IN EVENT?
Count-Me-In (CMI) events are exclusive gatherings for Parkside families that bring us together in unique, creative ways. Each event is hosted by YOU—at your home, a local spot, or somewhere unexpected! Families purchase tickets, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Parkside Montessori PTA.
WHY HOST A CMI EVENT?
- Connect with other Parkside families
- Give back directly to our students
- Have fun building community
CMI EVENT IDEAS
- Craft Party
- Baking Party
- Pizza & Movie Night
- Workout Session
- Parents’ Game Night
- Wine Tasting
…or anything that brings our community together!
HOW TO HOST A CMI
- Pick a date (April 1 – September 30)
- Choose a theme
- Set your price
- Get ready to host—we’ll help!
SPONSORSHIP |
$1,000 GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
- Premier logo placement on all event materials
- Recognition during the event
- Logo displayed on PTA & Paybee websites
- Newsletter promotion to 300+ families
$500 SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
- Prominent logo placement
- Recognition during the event
- Logo on PTA & Paybee websites
- Newsletter promotion
$250 BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
- Acknowledgment in program
- Recognition during the event
- Logo on PTA & Paybee websites
- Newsletter promotion
VOLUNTEER |
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
➤ EXPRESS INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING coming soon
AT THE EVENT
WHAT TO EXPECT |
Dinner Service
Silent Auction
Live Auction
Fund-A-Need
Wine Pull
Dancing
Photo Ops
TICKETS |
Tickets will be available to PTA members starting __.
Tickets will be available to THE general public starting __.
➤ BUY TICKETS HERE
VENDORS |
TBD
SPONSORS |
TBD
Event page for Spring Fundraiser 2025: The Parkside Derby
