Watch to learn more about what Miraloma fundraising - including the auction - supports.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 7pm-11pm at The Verdi Club
Welcome to the Miraloma Auction! This is our biggest fundraising event of the year, which raises more than 50% of the PTA’s budget to fund critical programs at Miraloma like PE, art/ceramics, dance, music, field trips, reading specialists, and math support.
Join us for a fun IN-PERSON gathering with fellow Miraloma parents on Saturday March 23 at 7pm at the Verdi Club at 2424 Mariposa Street in San Francisco. There will be drinks, light food, and dancing. Prom attire encouraged (not required). Mark your calendar, book your babysitter, and enjoy a grown up night out for an important cause!
Tickets: We strongly encourage buying tickets in advance, which are available for purchase here. You can also sponsor a ticket for your favorite teachers! Buying in advance avoids paying a higher door price and helps us plan for the event.
ONLINE AUCTION: March 14-20, 2024
The online auction is happening now and bidding will be open until 9pm Wednesday March 20. Check out the catalog and place your bids here:
You’ll find restaurant gift cards, vacation homes, and more terrific items that will not be available at the event!
AUCTION EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, March 23, 2024
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa St. San Francisco)
7:00pm:
Check-in. Bring your credit card (Visa, MC, Discover) and pre-swipe it at check-in. You'll be automatically checked-out!
Silent bidding begins for sign up parties, classroom art projects and faculty fun events.
Beer or wine included with your ticket; other drinks are available at the cash bar
7:30pm-8:15pm: Teacher Tip Contest
7:30-7:45pm Kinder & 1st grade teachers
7:45-8:00pm 2nd & 3rd grade teachers
8:00-8:15pm 4th & 5th grade teachers
7:00-9:00pm: Light Appetizers
8:30pm: Live Auction & Fund-a-Need (aka FAN)
9:00pm: Free bar closes
10:00pm: Silent Bidding Ends
10:00-11pm: Dance Party
AUCTION FAQs
What does my ticket purchase?
Tickets to the auction include admission, appetizers, wine/beer, and dancing. There will be a cash bar available at the Verdi Club as well.
Complimentary tickets are available for anyone needing help covering the ticket cost - please email hammonds@sfusd.edu
Where is the Verdi Club?
The Verdi Club is located at 2424 Mariposa Street, between 17th & 18th Streets in the Potrero Hill neighborhood. See map.
What’s the parking situation?
Limited street parking is available. We recommend carpooling or using a ridesharing service (Lyft/Uber).
What’s the dress code?
This year we’re encouraging guests to dress in prom attire.
What happens at the auction?
Live Auction: A selection of items will be auctioned live. You can bid on an item by raising your bid number.
Sign-Up Parties / Faculty Fun: Parties/Events hosted by Miraloma families and teachers where you can purchase a ticket (per person) to attend. Slots are limited so we suggest heading to the Sign Ups/Faculty Fun area as soon as you arrive at the Auction. Don’t forget, you and your partner will both need a slot if the two of you want to go!
Classroom Art Projects: Each class creates a project that will be displayed at the event and available for silent bidding. To bid, just write your bid number and the amount you are willing to pay on the bid sheet.
Fund-a-Need: Fund-a-Need is a direct appeal for cash donations (Fund) to support part of our children’s education (the Need). The auctioneer will ask for pledges at varying levels, starting high and working his way down. We encourage you to contribute at the level that is right for you. These donations are 100% tax deductible.
Teacher Tip Contest: Teachers will compete for the highest total tip! The 4th & 5th grade teachers will start tending the (free) bar for 15 minutes, then the 2nd & 3rd grade teachers will take a turn, and so on.
Golden Paddle: Golden paddle tickets will be sold during the event ($50/ ticket) with one winner announced just before the live auction (there is a limit of one ticket per bidder number). One lucky person will win a Golden Paddle worth $1,000 to use towards a live auction item!
This is my first time at the Miraloma Auction, any advice?
Wear comfortable shoes. There are no chairs, so you will likely be on your feet most of the night
Eat beforehand. We have light snacks at the event, but having dinner first is recommended!
Bring cash in $5, $10 & $20, you’ll want cash to tip your teachers during the teacher tip contest and for the cash bar.
Start with the Sign Up Parties. They are first come, first serve!
Be prepared to reference your planner/calendar. It’s nice to check that things for which you are signing up, don’t interfere with existing plans. Check out the Sign up party calendar here!
Where does the money go?
The proceeds from the auction contribute to most of the PTA budget, funding PTA programs, community events, student and teacher support programs that are currently not covered by SFUSD. At Miraloma this includes art, PE, literacy and math support, and STEAM education.
Are my Auction purchases tax-deductible?
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Only the excess of the amount paid over the stated fair value is deductible for income tax purposes. All contributions to Fund-A-Need are 100% tax-deductible. Please check with your tax advisor. Please note that Miraloma Elementary and the Miraloma Auction Committee are not responsible for the tax consequences of any auction transaction. The Miraloma Elementary PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization #94-618-4034.
SIGN-UP PARTIES
Do you love to throw parties or have an idea for a fun event you've always wanted to plan? Now's your chance--and it will help benefit our school! Email our Sign-Up Party Coordinators, Jenn Cary, Doga Izmit and Linhzahajszky at signups@miraloma.com if you have any questions or need some help putting your event together.
Past parties include: Casino Night, Tacos and Tie-Dye, Bourbon and BBQ, Wine Tasting, Beach Parties, Dumpling Making, Karaoke and more!