What is a basket auction?

A basket auction is a fun way for the PTA to collect donations to fund purchases that directly benefit your child, such as educational class trips, assemblies, classroom activities, books, and supplies.  Also known as a "tricky tray", a basket auction involves having several tiers of themed baskets full of prizes. These baskets are then auctioned off in a raffle where participants distribute purchased tickets into their desired basket(s) raffle. At the end of the night, a random ticket is chosen for each basket to declare the winner.

Our basket auction also includes additional activities such as a 50/50 raffle, a full cash bar, music, and more (proceeds going back to the PTAs). 

All Pre-k Classes (Caldwell, Sandmeier & Walton)

If you are a pre-k classroom rep, please head on over to our pre-k page for more information on our coveted Disney Basket! 

Grades K-5

What do I need to do?

Each classroom (or grade level) will assemble a themed basket via monetary (or material) donations. Since the schools have begun incorporating classes of all elementary levels, we've been intentional in our requests for each school and grade level:

Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade:

1. • Caldwell and Sandmeier - each grade will collaborate on one single basket 

   • Walton - each class will produce their own individual baskets

3rd, 4th, and 5th:

• Caldwell and Sandmeier - each grade will collaborate on one single basket 

• Walton - each class will produce their own individual baskets

Now what?

Please click on the links below to the school(s) your child(ren) attend for more information!

Help! I still have questions!

Don't panic. Check out our FAQ page. Or, if in doubt, email evwbasketauction@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.