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It's Auction Time!

2/12/2020

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80’s on the 8th 

DATE: Saturday Feb. 8, 2020
TIME: 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
PLACE: Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center


Please join us for a totally awesome time! 
This is our schools biggest fundraiser and an event you don't want to miss!

The SMSD Broadmoor Bistro will be catering again, come hungry!
We'll also have a live DJ playing all our favorite 80's songs!
So, be ready for a fun-filled, fundraising evening. ​
Register to Bid Now!
Pre-register on Trailwood Auction BidPal website

See you soon!

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​Auction Bidding is officially LIVE!

2/12/2020

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You may start bidding on all silent auction items, grade level art, teacher/staff experiences, buy your kid(s) or your spot in a fixed priced item ie. Kid grade level parties, Senoritas and Sangrias, Pickle Ball, etc., and/or make a donation to our Fund-a-need!
Click here to browse auction items

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Trailwood's 80's Auction - Feb 8th, 6-10pm

1/13/2020

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The main Trailwood PTA fundraiser is coming up in less than a month!
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80’s on the 8th 

DATE: Saturday Feb. 8, 2020
TIME: 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
PLACe: Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center


​WHAT TO DO
  • Register on BidPal website https://one.bidpal.net/2020trailwoodauction
    • Buy tickets to the event, including the VIP and Reserved tables
    • Check out the Silent Auction Items
    • Preview Live Auction Items
    • Double check when Blind-Bidding takes place on the parking spots and Name-the-Lane
    • Donate to this year’s Fund-A-Need
  • Spread the word with your friends and family that they can bid
  • Find sitter for the kids
  • Pull out your totally awesome 80’s outfit from the closet; anyone dressed for the 80’s will be included in a special gift card raffle. If you do not have legwarmers or stone washed jeans, come in your favorite causal wear.
  • Not coming to the event? No problem, curl up with your Cabbage Patch Kid and bid on line at… https://one.bidpal.net/2020trailwoodauction

#80sOnThe8th      #TWAuction2020

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2020 Auction Wine Donations

1/11/2020

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Do you have maybe one, two or even 4 bottles of wine that you have just sitting around your house that you'd like to donate to the Trailwood Auction? 

Thank you all SO much for your help in making this auction the best one yet!

Sign Up Here
Thank you!

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Auction Sponsors Needed!

12/7/2019

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Can you believe that the 2020 Trailwood auction, our school's biggest fundraiser, is right around the corner? The date is set for February 8th at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, and we couldn't be more excited!  
 
For years, our auction sponsors have played a big role in making this event a huge success, and we’d love to have your family or place of business join us as a sponsor this year!  Being an auction sponsor is a win-win! Your company gets awesome recognition before, during and after the auction, and our school receives important funding for field trips, teacher stipends and so much more!  We have different levels of sponsorship, so hopefully there is something that fits your interests.  Please see the attached Sponsorship Levels sheet for additional information.
 
Do you know of an organization in our community that might be interested in this opportunity? Please feel free to pass along this information. Or, let us know, and we will reach out to them!
 
Thank you so much for your time and consideration! Please let Cara or Victoria know if you have any questions.  
 
Cara Peterson (caraelizabeth1@yahoo.com)
Victoria Savich (savich13@yahoo.com)

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Hosts Needed for Grade Level Kid Parties

12/7/2019

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The auction will be here soon. Hopefully your calendars are marked for Saturday, February 8th. Our theme will be 80’s, and the auction will be held at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center.

One of the bigger donations for our PTA are the spring/summer parties which are hosted by our amazing Trailwood parents. 

Thank you all to the parents who have volunteered to do a spring grade party. We are still looking for the following grades for help. Remember you can cohost to share the expenses.
  • 2nd Grade Girls & Boys
  • 3rd Grade Boys
  • 4th Grade Boys
  • 5th Grade Boys & Girls
  • 6th Grade Girls

Please text Andrea Johnson at 913-226-59472  if you are interested or want more information. Thank you!


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SAVE THE DATE: TRAILWOOD PTA AUCTION, FEBRUARY 8, 2020

12/4/2019

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Please join us for a totally awesome time!
Saturday, February 8, 2020, 6 PM – 10 PM
Johnson County KS Arts and Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas 66212

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SAVE THE DATE: TRAILWOOD PTA AUCTION, FEBRUARY 8, 2020

10/2/2019

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Please join us for a totally awesome time!
Saturday, February 8, 2020, 6 PM – 10 PM
Johnson County KS Arts and Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas 66212

This is our schools biggest fundraiser and an event you don't want to miss!
So, save the date and be looking for more details in the coming months.
Want to help with the auction? Donations? Sponsorship? All ideas and help is welcomed. Please reach out to the auction committee chair, Victoria Savich at savich13@yahoo.com 

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PTA Auction Thank You

3/7/2019

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Trailwood families and community,
The 2019 Trailwood Paris of the Plains auction committee would like to thank Mr. Lawrence and Shereen North for their continued support throughout the year; Heather McClure, PTA President; Jennifer Pontier, PTA President-elect; and Mrs. Seipel, our amazing music teacher, for helping us put together the Fund-A-Need and music video to purchase new instruments for our school. We more than doubled our goal!

MacKenzie Harvison, our artistic genius, we can’t thank you enough for creating the fabulous grade level artwork!

To our ever-generous sponsors, we all owe our thanks for your continued support.
Platinum Level Sponsors
  • Spring Venture Group
  • JE Dunn
  • Custom Home Improvement
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Gold Level Sponsors
  • Outlook Creative
  • Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
  • Andrew Lyman,
    ReeceNichols Real Estate
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Bronze Level Sponsors
  • Creative Planning
  • Cosentino’s Price Chopper
  • JKS Electric
  • Johnson County Imaging
  • KC Property Experts
  • Laura Timmons-Mena,
    ReeceNichols Real Estate
  • Menees Family Dental
  • Zack Group
To everyone who helped collect donations, secure sponsorships, organize grade-level and adult parties, staff experiences, helped before/during/after the auction, or donated goods to the auction – we couldn’t have done any of it without you!
Cara Peterson
Melissa Cheatham
Kristen DaMetz
Brandy Dietz
Danny Boresow
Dara Giuliani
Chad Homsey
Andrea Krasnow
Sonia Evilsizer
Christy Kuebler
Jeff Kane
Heidi & Howie Erenberg
Lara Owens
Megan Diaz
Jody Graverson
Tracy Hugunin
Megan & Eric Foreman
Kathy Zink
Julie Shaw
Alison Hirons
Beth Gibbons
Shamir Bhakta
Jessica Lyman
Lane Allison
​Olivia Warford-Grow
Kellie Harvey
Christina Smith
Timothy Miller
Megan & Steve Kerr
Chris Cheatham
Byron  & Rachel Crabb
Jessica Lugo
Michelle Davis
Jamie Reasons
Sarah Wright
Karen Ruffalo

​*Please forgive us if we unintentionally forgot to thank someone.
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Thanks goes out to our auctioneer, Chris Longly, who generously donated his time and talents again; as well, to DJ Cris Macias for bringing the old school tunes out for another spin!

Thank you to our supportive and understanding families… planning this auction began last May and we could not have done this without your patience and understanding.

Last, but not least, we want to thank the Trailwood community for your continued support and generosity!!!

Gratefully yours,
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Laura Maybaum, Paula Wheeler, and Victoria Savich
2019 Auction Committee Chairs

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Trailwood PTA Auction Tickets & Tables

2/5/2019

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Auction tickets that is!!!

Tickets and the 4 VIP tables will be available for purchase THIS Friday, Feburary 1st at 5 p.m.! 
Tickets are $45 per person until Feb 20th. 
After Feb. 20th or at the door $55 per person.
Each of the 4 VIP tables ($600 each) will seat 8, have a personal bar sever all night, 8 heads or tails game rings ($160 value) and of course VIP bragging rights!
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Make sure you are already signed up with a registered credit/debit card on Bidpal/Onecause before hand by clicking on the button below:
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**Auction items seen on website are PREVIEW ONLY! You can NOT attempt to bid on ANY item until we go live on FEBRUARY 18TH!!!**

Trailwood PTA Auction
Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Johnson County KS Arts and Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas 66212

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Trailwood Auction Help Sign-up

2/5/2019

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Please sign-up to help set-up before the auction, during the auction and/or after the auction! We can NOT pull off another successful auction without YOUR help!
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Thanks so much for your help!
Auction Help Sign Up

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Trailwood Auction Spring Parties

1/5/2019

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Trailwood Parents,
The auction will be here before we know it! Hopefully your calendars are marked for this great event on Saturday, February 23. Our theme this year Paris of the Plains and the event again will be held at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Museum.
One of the most lucrative donations for our PTA is spring parties which are hosted by our wonderful, generous parents. Below are the parties we will be selling tickets for at this year’s auction. If you have an interest in hosting and/or co-hosting one of these parties, please let Andrea Krasnow or Brandy Dietz know by Friday, January 11th.
  • Back to School Happy Hour
  • Progressive Dinner
  • Senoritas and Sangria
  • Grade Level Kid Parties (i.e. 1st grade girls, 1st grade boys, 2nd grade girls, 2nd grade boys, etc.)
  • Poker Night
  • Tea Party

​Other Ideas welcome, please let us know!
Andrea Krasnow and Brandy Dietz


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Trailwood Auction Sponsorships

1/5/2019

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Hello Trailwood Families!

Our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year will take place on February 23, 2019! If you are looking for a way to contribute to this event, please consider having your company or place of business be an auction sponsor!


Being an auction sponsor is a win-win! Your company gets awesome exposure and recognition both during and after the event, and our school receives important funding for field trips, teacher stipends, and so much more! We have different levels of sponsorship from which to choose, so hopefully there is something that fits your company’s wishes. Trailwood Elementary PTA is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all gifts are tax deductible. What a great way to showcase your business to our amazing Trailwood community!

We have attached our new sponsorship levels page for you to review and determine if one might work for your company. And, if you know of an area business that we should contact, please don’t hesitate to let us know! We are happy to reach out to those who might be interested in learning more about this opportunity to give back to our school!

Thank you for your consideration and for your support of the Trailwood auction! Please let us know if you have any questions.

Cara Peterson caraelizabeth1@yahoo.com
& Victoria Savich savich13@yahoo.com

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Trailwood's PTA Auction - Paris of the Plains! Saturday, February 23

1/4/2019

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Please mark your calendars, reserve your babysitters for the night and join us for our school's BIGGEST and BEST fundraiser of the year!

The money raised at the auction pays for ALL of our school's field trips, cultural events, teacher grants and helps fund the over 60 PTA committees that help create such wonderful experiences to help our students and staff feel welcomed and supported at Trailwood like Pre-schoolers at Trailwood, Dads and Donuts and our Carnival! 

Our theme is, Paris of the Plains.🗼 We'll be serving themed, hors d'oeuvres, desserts/pastries and have an open bar with, a themed cocktail! You'll also have a chance to play a couple of fun games to win some great prizes! 🥂

Tickets are $45 a person and we'll have our infamous VIP tables (seats 8) available for purchase at just $600 a table! 

Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Johnson County KS Arts and Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas 66212


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GIFT CARD DONATIONS NEEDED!

11/6/2018

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Your PTA Trailwood Auction committee needs your help. We are in need of gift cards and/or monetary donations to help offset the money we spend creating these amazing and one-of-a-kind class art projects for you to bid on at our annual school
auction.We would love to get gift cards from:
  • Michaels
  • Amazon
  • Hobby Lobby
  • JOANN Fabrics
  • Target
  • Walmart
If you would like to make a monetary donation instead, please turn your money in to Mrs. North. Be sure to indicate  that it is a donation for auction art and make checks payable to the Trailwood PTA.


Thank you all for your help!
Respectfully,
Your PTA Auction Committee
Victoria Savich, Laura Maybaum, Paula Wheeler, and MacKenzie Harvison


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Save The Date! Trailwood Auction, February 23, 2019

10/30/2018

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Please join us for our school's biggest fundraiser of the year!
February 23, 2019 • 
Johnson County KS Arts and Heritage Center
Our theme is, Paris of the Plains. Stay tuned for more details to come.

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PTA Auction Has Kicked Off

10/3/2018

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We are excited to announce that Trailwood PTA’s primary fundraiser will be held on February 23, 2019, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park.
 
The auction funds over 50 programs to enrich the educational experience of our students and provide support for Trailwood staff. Proceeds supports cultural arts programs, school field trips, teacher stipends, community events, and enhanced learning experiences throughout the year.
 
This is Trailwood PTA’s biggest fundraiser and we need your support. Trailwood Elementary PTA is a 501(c)(3) organization (tax-exempt #23-7151451) and all gifts are tax-deductible.
 
Progress:
  • First meeting held provided an overview of people involved, theme for this year and determined areas where volunteers are needed. More volunteers are needed.
  • Theme: Paris of the Plains
  • Location: Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park
  • Date: February 23rd, 2019
  • We are actively contacting individuals and organizations to become sponsors or donate to the auction. Any of the following Auction Co-Chairs can be contacted if you have questions or need follow-up.
  • Leads for Sponsorship and Donations:
    • Sponsors: Victoria Savich savichl3@gmail.com
    • Contacting Donors: Paula lethe1998@hotmail.com
    • Turned-in Donations: Laura Maybaum puffycobra@gmail.com
  • Classroom Artwork has started to be organized and created. Each classroom will be part of creating their masterpiece. 
    • We are looking for gift card donations from: Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, JoAnne’s, and Amazon. Monetary sponsorship would be great too.
 
We are more than happy to pick up sponsorships and donations, or they can be mailed directly to:
Trailwood Elementary School
Attn: Auction Committee
5101 W 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66207


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