HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER TO HELP?

​The spring fundraiser is sponsored entirely by the HSA PTA and our community. We are always looking for help to ensure the night is a success- we’d love for you to get involved now! Reach out to our co-chairs with questions or ideas.


We also rely on parents for day-of support from set up to clean up and everything in between. Stay tuned for an online signup before the event.

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WHAT/HOW CAN I DONATE?​

​We need help to secure both silent auction items and live auction items. We are open to your ideas: Anything you think the community would love! Think vacation homes, airline miles, restaurant gift certificates, spa experiences, wine, sports tickets, concert tickets, cooking parties, in home chef dinners, etc.​


​IS THERE A FORM WE SHOULD USE WHEN ASKING FOR BUSINESS DONATIONS?  

​Yes! If you know or own a local business willing to donate, see below:


  • Donation Request Form: Businesses make a tax-deductible donation of a product or service (examples include: gift cards to restaurants, stores, and other services; tickets to sporting events or shows; in-kind items) to include in our silent auction or feature at our event.
    ​​DOWNLOAD THE DONATION FORM HERE.
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Unsure if someone from the team has already reached out to your company of choice? Contact Natsumi Saito with questions.



Questions?  Contact:
Natsumi Saito: natsumisaito24@gmail.com

Jackie Kelly: jkeane2581@yahoo.com

ALL ABOUT PARENT-HOSTED EVENTS


What Is a Parent-Hosted (Signature) Event? Parent-hosted events and parties are a vital part of our fundraising. Always a huge hit, these fun events are organized and sponsored by parents and then offered as auction items to help raise money for Hawthorne. Tickets to the events are sold online through GiveSmart the week of the fundraiser. 


What Kind of Event Can I Host? Parties can be as large or small as you want, geared toward students, parents, or families, and have been held in homes, at restaurants, clubs, etc. One or more parents comes up with an event theme, picks a date/time/location and submits details using the form below. The possibilities are endless! Past ideas have included:​

Events for Parents

  • Moms' Wine Tasting with Sommelier
  • Exercise Class: Boot Camp & Brunch
  • Cake Decorating
  • Cupcakes & Cocktails
  • Dads' Final Four Party
  • Greek Fest
  • Mexican Family Cooking Class
  • Mom's Mixology
  • Moms' Spa Night
  • Red & White: Dads' Blackhawks Viewing Wine Party

All About HSA's Spring Social​​​


WHAT IS IT?

Hawthorne’s annual spring fundraiser is a fun, adults only night for the Hawthorne community to get together and raise funds for extra support staff, the Arts Partnership, technology equipment, and more. It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year!


WHEN/WHERE IS IT?

The Spring Social will take place at Artifact Events (4325 N Ravenswood Ave) the evening of Friday, March 7th starting at 6:30pm.


WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE EVENT?

The evening will feature light appetizers, drinks, a DJ and our auctions! The live auction gives attendees a chance to bid on items such as events with the principal, sporting events, vacations, and more, all donated by our HSA community and local businesses. Guests will also be able to bid on fun teacher-sponsored events for the kids, enter the HSA Basket Raffle and more! 


All of this complements the online silent auction, where parents and friends can bid on fabulous experiences, gift cards, prizes, etc as well as our popular parent-hosted events.

Events for Kids


  • Ice Cream Playdate
  • Kindergarten Princess Party
  • Magic Show (K-5th Grade)
  • Ice Skating Event for Kindergarten-2nd Grade
  • 1st Grade Boys Kickball & Sundaes
  • 1st Grade Girls Movie Night
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade Cookie Decorating Party
  • Afternoon of Science
  • Bowling Party
  • Video Game Truck
  • Madden Football X-Box Tournament

HAWTHORNE'S SPRING SOCIAL

​Fundraiser & Auction 2025

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Save the Date: Friday, March 7th, 2025, ​Artifact Events,

4325 N Ravenswood Avenue​​​

What Details Do I Need to Know? It's important to note that all costs associated with the event are paid for by the host individual/families. Also, at least one sponsor for student events must be a Level 1 volunteer. 


How Do I Sign Up for an Event? Tickets to parent-hosted events are sold online during the week of the fundraiser as part of the silent auction. GiveSmart, our mobile bidding auction platform, allows folks to easily buy a party slot online. After the auction and as the date of the event approaches, the Host will be in touch with guests who signed up, with all of the details they need about the event.


Want more information or ready to host? Sign up electronically HERE or download the PARENT-HOSTED EVENTS FORM HERE.​​


Questions? Reach out to Heather Gregory (heathergregory76@gmail.com).

Spring Social Terminology 101


GiveSmart
What It Is: Online platform for silent auction bidding, cash donations and to preorder drink tickets for those attending the live event
How: Visit GiveSmart site once it's live to browse and bid, RSVP, register and more!


Heads or Tails

What It Is: A fun addition to the live event. Event guests enter to win ($20), then play the traditional heads vs tails game. Last player standing wins a special prize!

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Live Auction
What It Is: Live bidding option with an auctioneer and traditional paddle raise to bid on bigger-ticket items, events and packages

Examples: Concert tickets, HSA parking spot, vacation getaways

How: Bid live at the event only

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Parent-Hosted Events
​See the "All About Parent-Hosted Events" section below


Silent Auction
What It Is: Online bidding option to browse and bid on local services, gift cards or experiences. Runs the week of the spring fundraiser and closes at the end of the weekend.
Examples: Gift certificates or donations from restaurants, hair/nail salons, gyms, kid activity locations, etc, as well as parent-hosted events
How: Bid online only via the GiveSmart platform


Teacher-Hosted Events
What It Is: Fun outside-of-school events planned and hosted by HSA teachers for students; parents can bid for a student spot
Past Examples: K Popsicle Playdate, 3rd Grade Sluggers Outing, 7th Grade Klondikes and Kickball
How: Signup available live at the spring fundraiser only


​Wine Pull
What It Is: A fun addition to the live event. Event guests pull a numbered cork for $25. The number listed matches a numbered wine bottle that's theirs to win!