The role of Project Leader is to organize parents to cover the the following areas necessary in creating an auction project: ideas, materials, classroom time, Museum, and auction night support. A leader will also submit a Project Form and other information as the project progresses. In early March, a picture and updated description will need to be submitted for the catalog. Lastly, if a parent needs to be reimbursed, the paperwork must be filled out by May. Please print out and complete this document - "Class Auction Project Reimbursement Form".
We hope to provide you with as much help and information as you will need to create a successful class project for our 2014 school auction.
Start by taking a look at the documents below. Please complete the Project Form as soon as possible.
Relevant Documents:
Good luck! If you have any questions please contact me.
Auction Project Co-Chair, Tuyen Lehmann
Ideas
Need ideas for your class project? Mirrors, wall art, books, ceramic sets, quilts, rugs, or anything having to do with NYC. Art comes in many forms and can be created from variety of materials.
Please keep in mind the size and weight restrictions when creating a project. Check with your teacher to see if he/she has an idea related to what the children are doing in the classroom. Multiple projects are only available to the 5th Grade classes.
Material Resources
If you have any materials/tools that may be useful in creating a project, please contact me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: We have not submitted a Class Project form, what do we do?
A: Submit the form as soon as you can. You will be asked later to revise or edit your descriptions for the auction catalog. We understand some projects undergo multiple revisions along the way.
Q: What is the amount we can spend on creating the project?
A: The P.T.A. gives an allowance of $150/class to create a project. In order to be reimbursed, you must have your receipts and an Auction Project Reimbursement Form filled out. Submit your forms and receipts to the Auction Mailbox not the P.T.A. We encourage you to spend less in creating your project, because it simply means more money for the P.T.A.
Q: What if we go over the $150 allowed?
A: Any amount over the $150 would be your responsibility. We discourage going over and we discourage asking parents to contribute to make up for the error. In some cases, a project may be expanded or copied and the teacher is given a version as an end of the year gift. This would be an exception to the rule. If this were the case, asking parents to help in advance of the project, would be appropriate.
Q: How will our project be handled once we are finished?
A: We would have to discuss that depending on how fragile it is. We might be able to store your project until the Auction Museum or you might have to store it yourself. In either case, you are responsible for the wrapping and packaging of your project, so as to prevent it from being damaged in storage or transport.
Q: What is the Auction Project Museum?
A: After drop-off on Friday, March 21st, in the school cafeteria, we will showcase all the class projects. Your project will be on display for students, teachers, and parents to see. You will be responsible for staying with your project through the viewing time, typically two hours. You are also responsible for packing up and packaging your project for transport to the auction location. Please be prepared with your own bubble wrap, scissors and tape.
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