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The Auction is Live, Get Your Bids In :)

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Get ready for a night of fun, community, and giving back! The Sylvan Park Social Auction is officially live, and there are two important things you can do right now:

✅ Buy your ticket for our fun, casual in-person auction night!
✅ Start bidding online today — the auction is already open!

This special event is one of our most fun fundraisers of the year, and every dollar raised helps support our amazing teachers, classroom supplies, school-wide needs, and hardship funds for families. It’s a great way to give back and score something awesome for yourself or your family.

Browse The Auction Items

We’ve got incredible class and grade-level art projects, birthday party packages, weekend getaways, gift cards to favorite local restaurants, teacher experiences, and more — all generously donated by our amazing community. The student art is absolutely beautiful, and we can’t wait for you to see it!

The auction night will be a fun and casual gathering — a chance to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate our wonderful school community. Ticket prices include heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live entertainment, and an opportunity to bid on our awesome silent auction items! If ticket cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out privately to Ms. Middlebrooks or email us at pto.spark@gmail.com. We want everyone to feel welcome!

Grab Your Tickets

💥 The auction is live NOW — so get in there, bid high, and bid often. Every item helps our school — and it’s not too late to join the fun!

Let’s do this together! 💛

Our Teaches & Staff are Wicked Oz-some!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week from March 31- April 4th!

Sylvan Park Elementary School We are excited to celebrate Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week from March 31- April 4th! Join in the fun and show appreciation for our OZ-SOME Teachers & Staff!

Monday 3/31

Elphaba’s Wisdom: Write smart things your teacher and staff told you this year!

Tuesday 4/1

Glinda’s Goodness: Bring Teachers & Staff their favorite snack or candy!

Wednesday 4/2

Defy Gravity: Lift Teachers & Staff up with a kind note card or drawing.

Thursday 4/3

Popular: Make Teacher & Staff feel special

Friday 4/4

Emerald City Celebration: Kids dress in Pink & Green

Tickets Available! Sylvan Park Elementary Social + Silent Auction, April 11th

Sylvan Park Spring Fling 2025

Join your fellow Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary parents, teachers, and staff on Friday, April 11th 6-9pm at Fat Bottom Brewing Co. 

Tickets:

Tickets cost $50 per person. We are also collecting donations to purchase tickets for our teachers, staff members, and families in need – who will be able to attend free of charge! Ticket prices include heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live entertainment, and an opportunity to bid on our awesome silent auction items!    

Buy Tickets Now!

Silent Auction:

Be sure to check out the exciting auction items up for bid, which are available for viewing on this site. Check back frequently as new items will be added up until the week of the event. Online bidding is open now. All bidding will be conducted online and will run through 8:30PM the night of the event. Winners will be notified by email at the end of the event and items won will be available for pick-up onsite. We cannot ship items – winners will be contacted with instructions for claiming items. 

Browse the Auction Items

Funds raised by the auction will be used to upgrade classroom supplies and technology, fund events for students, support teachers, staff, and families in need, and so much more! 

Thank you to our sponsor – Richland Building Partners!

Help us STOCK THE LOUNGE for our awesome staff!

Stock the lounge banner

Signup by 3/6/25.

Each month, Teacher Appreciation will host a Stock the Lounge in the Teachers’ Lounge. Please sign up to show your appreciation!

Click the link to sign up to bring in treats OR send us some $$ on PayPal and we’ll do the shopping for you! Drop off will be at on the front steps of the school or at 140 48th Ave porch any day prior.  

Thanks so much for helping us show the teachers and staff some love! 

Sign Up to Bring Items
Paypal and We’ll Do the Shopping

Seeking Donations for Auction

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We are excited to announce that our annual parent social is coming up!  As part of the celebration, there will be an online silent auction viewed by over 500 parents and friends and family!

We are currently seeking donations of items to be sold in our auction on April 11, 2025. In appreciation of your generosity, the school may advertise your business on our school website and in school newsletters in the weeks leading up to our fundraising event.  Sylvan Park Elementary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, therefore any donations to the school fundraiser are tax-deductible. 

Any tangible items may be mailed to the school (attn: PTO), or we would be happy to coordinate a time to pick up the items from you. We are grateful for your support and involvement in enriching our school for the benefit of our students and faculty. Thank you for your consideration in supporting Sylvan Park Elementary!

Save The Date: Friday April 11th is the Sylvan Park Annual Social

Save The Date: Social & Auction

We are excited to announce the date for our annual Sylvan Park Elementary parent social! Save the Date for Friday, April 11.

Every single parent, teacher and staff member is invited. During the social, we will be having a charity auction to help raise funds for our wonderful teachers and school. Any contribution you make, be it time, goods and services, or money, will have an impact on our children.

What: Food, Drinks, & Silent Auction
Where: The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing Co. 
When: Friday, April 11

We do need your help! 

We are in need of items for the charity auction. We’re looking for restaurant gift cards, vacation homes, staycations, photography sessions, big items, small items, anything you can think to contribute! 

  • Do you have an air bnb you’d be willing to donate?
  • Sport memorabilia?
  • Sommelier skills?
  • Season tickets to Bridgestone or Nissan?
  • Soccer tickets?
  • Do you have friends who own businesses in town that might want to contribute?

You can talk to your room parent or email pto.spark.fundraising@gmail.com.

Fall Clean Out: Donate “outgrown, not worn out” school clothing in our school UniCycle Closet.

unicycle donation

Fall Clean Out: Help us to keep our school closet stocked with great options for any student who needs them by donating what no longer fits.

FLASH UNICYCLE CLOTHING DRIVE 

What: your students’ outgrown (NOT worn out) SSA and spirit wear
Where: bins at the main entrance AND car rider entrances OR drop off at 4209 Idaho Ave
When: Nov 13-15

Why: Donated clothes will be used for distribution to SP students, re-stocking Sylvan Park’s closet for future/urgent needs, and contributing to Metro’s warehouse of SSA (from whence all schools, including SP, can & do request SSA in particular sizes/styles as needs arise).

Bonus: Surplus Sylvan Park Spirit wear will likely be available for all students & families at the Book Fair 11/19-11/21 (donation to SP PTO’s hardship fund optional).

Questions? Reach out to Patti Chew (patricia.a.frost@gmail.com)

Need to request clothes for your student? Reach out to Ms. Middlebrooks (Meredith.middlebrooks@mnps.org)

INVEST Campaign: Popsicles for Participation.

POPSICLES for Participation

POPSICLES for Participation was a success!  187 INVEST donations counted and over 52K raised to date.  The rain held off just long enough for our panthers to enjoy their popsicles at recess!  Thank you to each and every donation, we profoundly appreciate your support.

Haven’t contributed and would like to, NOW IS THE TIME!  

Only 9 days to go and we still need your help to reach our goal of $120K!  Our need to retain an interventionist and other critical support is paramount and contributes to the success of every child at our wonderful school.  We can’t do this without your support!

INVEST today, every dollar counts!  

Calling All Sponsors!

Calling All Sponsors

We do one large fundraiser a year and the time is now!

Sylvan Park Elementary’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is raising funds to support the infrastructure of the school and it’s requested needs, teacher appreciation, and family hardship funds. Sponsoring Sylvan Park is an incredible way to highlight your commitment to our community.

Because of sponsors, we are able to continue to provide the children, faculty, and staff with an encouraging learning environment.

Do you own a business or know someone who does?

We’re looking for sponsors, at a variety of different levels. If you own a business or know someone who does, we’d love to hear from you!

For more details on promotional and marketing benefits, reach out to:
PTO.SPARK.FUNDRAISING@gmail.com

Thanks in advance for your generosity and support of our school!

Learn More Abou our Fun Run Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Enhance Creativity at Sylvan Park: Art Class Wish List

Art room wish list

As you gear up for the start of a new school year, remember it’s not just about notebooks and pencils—our art classes need your support too! Help make art more engaging and fun for your children by supporting our amazing Art teacher, Ms. Williams. By purchasing items from her Amazon wishlist, you’re not just stocking up our art room; you’re ensuring that our students have all the creative tools they need to thrive.

Each contribution also supports our “Kindness in Art” program, where students earn points for kindness towards themselves, each other, and their creative environment. Points lead to a “Free Art Day,” filled with special activities and extra supplies!

🌟 Please take a moment to check out and contribute to the SP Art Class Wish List. Let’s keep art vibrant and alive at Sylvan Park!

Check out the SP Art Class Wish List

Earn Money for Sylvan Park when you shop at Kroger

Kroger Community Rewards

To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:

  • Visit http://www.kroger.com.
  • Once logged into you Kroger account search for Sylvan Park Elementary PTO either by name or XF971 and then click Enroll.
  • New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.

*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If you do not yet have a Kroger rewards card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger

REMEMBER, purchases will not count toward Sylvan Park until after you register your rewards card.

Learn More with step by step instructions at Kroger.com

Earn Money for Sylvan Park While You Shop at Publix

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Support Sylvan Park with Publix Partners.

Publix Partners helps you support your favorite school every time you shop. Publix donates a portion of your eligible purchases to the school of your choice.*

Families – earn money for Sylvan Park when you shop at Publix! You must have a free Publix account linked to our school to participate. Connect your account to:


Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary School PTA

Learn How to Connect Your Account

Tip: When you register for an account, be sure to use your actual phone number. Each time you check out at Publix, you must enter your phone number into the credit card machine to link your purchase to Sylvan Park. Try to remember to do this when you shop!

OR Link up your profile with the Publix App.

To link your Publix account to Sylvan Park:

  1. Log in.
  2. Click “your account icon in the upper right corner
  3. On your account page scroll to “My Publix Partner”
  4. Search for and select Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary School PTA

Shop for Unique Gifts at MINTED and Earn $$ for Sylvan Park

Minted Shop & Save

Minted: Unique Art, Home Decor, Holiday Cards

Raise money for Sylvan Park by shopping with Minted. Join for FREE to get 20% off Minted cards & gift orders throughout the year, and we’ll donate 15% back to your organization.

Use FUNDRAISESYLVANPARK at minted.com/holiday you get 20% off PLUS 15% goes back to Sylvan Park.  Win win!