Bids for Kids

 

2023 Bids for Kids
April 29, 2023 at 5:00pm
New Location! St. Joseph Hall at
St. Michael Catholic Church

(Event is sold out, but please join us virtually to bid on auction items!)

LET'S DREAM... of the impact we can make!
On behalf of the students, staff and entire St. Michael Catholic School Community, we invite you to Dream, Explore and Discover Bids for Kids 2023! For over 140 years, St. Michael Catholic School has been a pillar for teaching and molding the young minds and hearts of our children.

Our program is designed to inspire students to become life-long learners and provide authentic Catholic education for students preschool through eighth grade. Your generous contributions intertwined with your commitment towards enhancing academic excellence, character development, and passing on life-long values through traditions of faith have notably helped our children reach success.

St. Michael Catholic School relies on tuition, parish investment and fundraising efforts to carry out our mission to deliver a quality faith-based education. On Saturday, April 29th, 2023, we are holding our annual Bids for Kids event, our largest fundraiser of the year. We invite you to help us achieve these meaningful goals.

LET'S EXPLORE... new ways to get involved!

Send in Your Raffle Ticket Orders

The StMCS students are just as excited as we are about this year's fundrailing event as we are! Learn more about Kids with Bids and order tickets for your student using this form. It can be turned in again and again for new ticket purchases any time before 10:00pm on April 25.  


Adults can get in on the fun too! There are three different raffles just for you. There are only 100 tickets available for the Golden Raffle - the raffle that can get you a prize worth thousands. Opportunities are also available to win 2023-2024 StMCS tuition for one of your students... or a heap of cash! Send in this form to purchase your raffle tickets before 2:00pm April 26!

Get setup for the online auction

The online silent auction is a critical part of the Bids for Kids event. We hope you’ll join in! You do not need to be in attendance at the fundraising dinner to place bids on the silent-auction items and win. Prizes worth thousands of dollars – and even some our kids would consider priceless – will open up for bidding on Saturday, April 29.  The auction will close in waves throughout the evening. Set up your account here ahead of time on your mobile phone and/or computer, whichever you plan to use. It will make bidding the night of the event even easier and also allow you to get a sneak peek at the items available.  

LET'S DISCOVER... details about 2023 Bids for Kids!
 

How do I participate in the raffles?

Super easy! Fill out the form below indicating how many tickets you’d like to purchase for each raffle. 

• For Students: Kids with Bids (Buy until 2pm April 25)
• For Adults: Bids for Kids (Buy until 10am April 26)
   

What raffles are available? 

• GOLDEN TICKET RAFFLE is your chance to take home $1,000 cash or an incredible prize worth thousands for only $100. Only 100 tickets are made available. If your ticket is drawn, you will have your choice a live-auction item (excluding the Kentucky Group Trip) or $1,000!
  
  A Bids for Kids chair will immediately attempt to contact the winner following the drawing (at approximately 6:30pm on April 29th). While the winner does not need to be present to win, the opportunity to choose a live-auction item expires one hour after the drawing time. If the Bids for Kids chair does not hear back and/or receive the winner’s selection within the timeframe, the winner will automatically be awarded the $1,000 cash prize option.
   
• SCHOOL TUITION RAFFLE is your chance to win tuition at St. Michael Catholic School for the 2023-2024 school year. This drawing will be held at the April 29th fundraising dinner, but you do not need to be present to win. Winners not in attendance will be notified by a Bids for Kids chair following the event.
  • Grand Prize: FREE TUITION at St. Michael Catholic School for the 2023-2024 school year (PreK-8) or $1000 cash. 
  • 2nd place will win $500 towards 2023-2024 tuition or $400 cash. 
  • 3rd place will win $300 towards 2023-2024 tuition or $200 cash.
     
• 50/50 RAFFLE is your chance to win the pot. Half of the money will go to the school and other half goes to the guest with the winning ticket. This drawing will be held at the April 29th fundraising dinner, but you do not need to be present to win. Winners not in attendance will be notified by a Bids for Kids chair following the event.
   
• KIDS WITH BIDS RAFFLE is a wonderful way for students to be a part of the fun surrounding our Bids for Kids event and to help raise funds for our amazing school. These items and more will be on display in the cafeteria from Monday, April 17th through Thursday, April 27th. Visit the event Facebook page often - a preview of the available Kids with Bids raffle prizes will be posted there!
  
   

What do I do with my tuition raffle tickets that were sent home?

Feel free to buy or sell the tuition raffle tickets that were sent home. If you need more, email b4k@stmcatholicschool.org. Please only request additional raffle ticket booklets after you’ve sold the tickets sent home.


ONLINE SILENT AUCTION FAQS:

Can I donate items?

We will happily accept new, unused items for the silent auction. All items must be delivered to StMCS by March 3, 2023. To access the donation form, click here. For questions, please contact the Bids For Kids Chair at b4k@stmcatholicschool.org.
 

What is mobile bidding?

We hope you’ll join in! You do not need to be in attendance at the fundraising dinner to place bids on silent auction items and win. All silent auction bidding will be done via ClickBid. The auction will open around 7:30pm on Saturday, April 29th and close in waves throughout the evening. Set up your account here ahead of time on your mobile phone and/or computer, whichever you plan to use. It will make bidding the night of the event even easier and also allow you to get a sneak peek at the items available. Auction items will be added prior to April 29th, so you can scope out your favorites ahead of time Please remember to make sure your devices are fully charged the day of Bids for Kids.
 

What types of items will be auctioned?

There are hundreds of unique items to bid on during our fundraising auction. The items range from classroom themed baskets, unique class projects, teacher coupon booklets, principal for the day, front row reserved seats at school programs, home items, vacation getaways, unique experiences, and everything in between. There truly is something for everyone. There will be both a silent auction, that those not in attendance at the event can participate in alongside dinner attendees, as well as a live auction with items and bidding reserved solely for those at the fundraising dinner. 
 

How do I pay for my auction items? 

When you arrive for the event, your credit card information will be confirmed.  We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS. Following the event, a receipt will be emailed to you confirming your purchases.
 

How do I pick up silent auction items I win? 

If you are in attendance at the Bids for Kids fundraising dinner, please plan to pick up the items you win that evening. Curbside pickup will be available at StMCS on Sunday, April 30 for those not in attendance.
 

IN-PERSON EVENT FAQS:
 

Who can attend the Bids for Kids event?

We welcome all St. Michael Catholic School and church parents, staff, alumni, friends, and those in the community that would like to enjoy an evening out while supporting a great cause. The auction is an ADULT only event. It is the perfect way to get to know people in a relaxed, fun environment. 

When do I purchase tickets?  

Tickets are available for purchase now and will close Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 or when we reach our capacity – whichever occurs first. Buy your tickets early to secure your place!
 

What is happening the night of Bids for Kids?

Doors to St. Joseph Hall at our St. Michael Catholic Church will open to those who purchased tickets at approximately 5:00pm on Saturday, April 29th. Your first stop will be check-in where you'll grab your auction program and make sure you are set for mobile bidding. Then you're welcome to browse and bid on silent auction items (available from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.), purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets and beads for Heads or Tails all while enjoying cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music, friends, and more. At 6:40 p.m., we will be seated for dinner and start the excitement of the evening and more!

 

Is seating reserved? 

Yes and No! This year you have an option to choose between three different types of tickets.

• Individual tickets provide a similar experience to years passed. Upon check-in, guests receive a place card indicating their dinner preference for the evening and place their card at an open spot at any unreserved table
• Building Foundations ticket option provide parents new to Bids for Kids or interested in getting to know more St. Michael Catholic School families with reserved seating at a table alongside other parents looking to build their network or meet even more families at StMCS.
• Tickets and sponsorships are also available to reserve a full table for 8 attendees. 

 

What should I wear? 

We encourage "cocktail" or business attire. Be creative and have fun with our travel theme, and wear a semi-formal style from abroad!
 

What is Heads or Tails?

Heads or Tails is a game that will be held after dinner that gives guests a chance at winning a $500 grand prize. To play, each guest may purchase up to five necklaces at the event. Everyone with a necklace will stand up. Each player will choose heads or tails. A coin will be flipped. Those with the correct choice remain standing. Others sit down, take off their necklace, and are eliminated from the game. If a player has more than one necklace, they must take one of them off and can remain standing. The game continues until only one player is left standing. This lucky person will win $500! Must be present to play!