WSMS Auction FAQs
When and where is the auction?
Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 7pm to Midnight. The Loeb Boathouse Central Park.
How do I get to the Boathouse?
Event attendees arrange their own transportation to the Park entry nearest the Boathouse at 72nd St. and 5th Ave. Beginning at 6:45pm, shuttles will transport guests from 72nd and 5th to the Boathouse entry in 15-minute intervals until 7:45pm.
Who attends the auction?
The entire WSMS community is encouraged to attend. This includes current families, faculty members and alumni friends who still have a soft spot for WSMS.
What happens at the auction?
We come together as a community in the spirit of fundraising to enjoy a cocktail-style dinner featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, the chef’s selection of antipasti, salad stations, pasta stations, carving stations and dessert. Cocktails, beer and wine are also provided throughout the evening as you mingle with friends. Come ready to bid on items in our thoughtfully curated silent auction and be prepared for spirited bidding on children’s art and other coveted items featured in our high-energy live auction.
What is this year’s theme?
WSMS and All That Jazz! On this magical and fun filled night, you are transported to a swanky Jazz Club where you enjoy the company of your fellow parents while your children see Jazz Hands in their dreams. This theme represents a night of sophistication and elegance harkening back to the Jazz era of the 1920’s. Think Art Deco, Great Gatsby, Chicago and Flappers. We’ll make Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald proud.
Do I need to wear a costume?
This is not a costume party. We encourage you to dress in the cocktail attire of your choosing. Of course, if you decide to channel the era and add a touch of drama to your ensemble… that would be the bees knees.
What are Sponsor-A-Teacher tickets?
We are pleased to offer our dedicated WSMS teachers complimentary tickets to our annual auction event. The admission tickets for teacher spouses or significant others are also sold at a discounted price. When you purchase a Sponsor-A-Teacher ticket, you help personally fund a night of fun and friendship for a WSMS teacher.
What are the raffles?
50/50 Cash Raffle - Win Cash!
Purchase tickets to grow the winnings! If your ticket is drawn, you win the raffle. You receive half the pot and the WSMS Financial Aid Program gets the rest. It's a win/win! Buy a book of ten and increase your odds.
Teacher Time Raffle - Win a Movie in the Gym!
Purchase tickets to increase the odds that your child's class wins the prize - an afternoon screening of a favorite children's movie in the West Side gym. This event is chaperoned by 4 teachers and is sure to delight with a wholesome snack and lots of laughs. We will update you with classroom purchase standings throughout the sales period.
Why do we have an auction?
This auction event, hosted to benefit the WSMS Financial Aid Program, successfully harnesses the collaborative power and generosity of our community. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction help provide tuition assistance to over 40 families, and empower WSMS to maintain the diversity and cultural dynamics of the community that we love and value. It is through this event that we continue to support as many NYC families as possible in their pursuit of impactful early childhood education opportunities.
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