RNEF Spring Soiree Auction Baskets

Room Parent Meeting, Feb 5, 201

Intro to RNEF & Spring Soiree BasketsThe Roswell North Elementary Foundation was formed in 2009 to enrich

and support the academic experience of the students at RNE. Since

inception, we’ve raised nearly $500,000! RNEF FULLY funds the Licata

Science Lab, NEW Life Science Extension and RNE Garden, in addition to

technology for classrooms and projects requested by admin and

teachers.

NEW this year, 3rd, 4th & 5th grade homerooms will create baskets for auction at the Spring Soiree. 100% of the raised at the auction goes directly to the school, so the more we can earn with our basket the better!

Steps For Creative Room Parents1. Decide on basket theme. Confer with class parents and teacher; ask parents if they have

desirable connections you can build a theme around: season tickets to local team, airline miles to donate, vacation home, etc.

2. Submit theme and contents of basket for approval to this form by Feb. 28.3. Contact Financial Room Parent for budgeted amount from classroom fund. There is a

line item in every classroom budget for a basket.4. Send out an Amazon Wishlist and ask for donations to basket. Items can be donated by

local businesses or purchased by parents. Use donation letter with RNEF tax info.5. Once the basket is complete, please submit to this online form by March 27th. 6. Take a picture of your basket WITHOUT students and email to Kellie Pelletier Macdonald,

kellie@kelliepelletier.com. Please include teacher and grade in subject line. Save your picture by teacher and grade as well. Picture should be in jpeg format and sent as an attachment.

7. Drop off baskets on Wednesday, March 27th between 7am-9am. Baskets will be collected in the lobby. Baskets with alcohol can NOT be dropped off at school. Text Kellie @ 917-514-5851 to arrange another pick-up time and location.

Soiree Baskets DOs & DON’Ts1. Keep the Soiree audience in mind when devising a theme: Unlike Harvest

Festival, soiree baskets will be bid on by adults. Themes should reflect the things adults want to buy.

2. Build a theme around classroom connections: Email classroom parents and ask if anyone has connections that might drive the theme: vacation home, season tickets to local sports team, Box seats at Mercedes Benz stadium, BFFs that own a restaurant. Or, perhaps you have a parent who has an in-demand skill: interior designer, dentist, tennis pro, professional chef, hairdresser, etc.

3. ASK for DONATIONS: Encourage parents to ask for donations before they buy something. Although buying items is OK too. Provide the Donation Letter.

4. Basket does not have to be a basket. It can be a cooler, bucket, etc.5. Provide the total price of the basket. A $50 donation = $50.6. Make sure to use the classroom funds designated for the baskets.7. Need inspiration? Google “Auction baskets for fundraisers”

Date Night Theme

Gift cards for● Restaurants ● Comedy Club ● Movie Tickets● Uber & Lyft ● Theater tickets● Sporting event● Concert tickets

Family Fun Day● Skyzone ● Top Golf● Mini Golf● Movie Tickets● Laser Tag● Six Flags● Aquarium tickets● Zoo tickets● Andretti’s ● Bowling● Ninja Quest● Roller/ice skating

Pamper Mom Baskets

● Spa● Massage● Mani & pedi● DIY Sign Workshop● Slippers● Robe● Beauty Products● Shopping: TJMAXX, Target, Kohls, etc● Wine● Deep Roots● At home spa products

For the Home● Grill Master Basket: Big Green Egg, cook books,

grilling supplies, Omaha Steaks gift card, etc.● Fire Pit Basket: fire pit, smores kit, chairs, etc.● Interior Design Basket: subscription to Magnolia

Magazine, interior design consultation, signs, gift cards for home decor stores, throw pillows and blankets

● Green Thumb Basket: Donated yard service, Home Depot gift cards, garden tools, etc.

● Kitchen Gadget Basket: cooking utensils, silicone bakeware, Insta-Pot, fancy pots and pans

Miscellaneous● Money Tree ● Electronic Basket: Kindle Fire, cameras,

cords, Apple gift cards, Amazon gift cards● Avalon Basket: gift cards for stores and

restaurants at The Avalon● Tailgating basket● Pamper Pet Basket● As Seen on TV Basket● Fitness Basket: Free classes at area gyms,

home fitness equipment, apparel gift cards● Camping Basket: tent, chairs, walkie-talkie,

sleeping bags, hammock, flashlights● Roswell Basket: gift cards to local businesses,

Roswell art, merchandise, etc.

Wine, Alcohol & Beer--NEW THIS YEAR● Craft Beer Basket● Wine Basket: varieties of wine,

glasses, coasters● Wine & Cheese● Beer Tour● Distillery Tour ● Stock the Bar● Party supplies: glasses, cocktail

napkins, serving dishes, etc.

*****Alcohol Basket cannot be dropped off at school. Email kellienpelletier@gmail.com to coordinate a time and place.

Sports Theme● Atlanta United ● Falcons● Braves● Atlanta Dream● Tailgating basket● What to put in basket: Free tickets, box

seats, parking, gear, parking● Fishing theme● Pampered Golfer: gift cards to local

courses, balls, gloves, gear, etc.

NOTE: we are discouraging against college teams this year since it limits the pool of bidders

Vacation Basket

● Vacation Home● Sunblock● Sunglasses● Beach toys● Travel games● Raft● Beach towels● Beach games● Pool Games

Dates to Remember

1. Feb 5- Informational Meeting @ 8:30 in the media center

2. Feb. 28: submit themes and basket contents to this form

3. March 27- Deadline for baskets to be submitted to this form and dropped off at school.

4. April 26th – Spring Soiree @ Ivy Hall at Roswell Mill

Mountain Park baskets by the numbersTotal Amount Raised with 2018 baskets: $52,000

Top Selling baskets: Vacation basket worth $4,000++

Popular themes

● Vacation baskets with vacation home● Wine / Alcohol themed baskets● Tailgating baskets with Yeti coolers

END Thank you!

Kellie Pelletier Macdonald

917-514-5851

kellie@kelliepelletier.com