YOU CAN HELP: Gatewood Elementary’s online auction, happening now

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Another online auction open to the entire community is taking bids right now – this one’s for Gatewood Elementary and bidding runs until Friday night. Here’s the announcement we received:

Gatewood Elementary’s annual auction is this Friday, May 5th – but you can get in on the silent auction now!

The silent auction is open to everyone – no ticket needed!

All funds raised go to our Gatewood school needs, teacher & staff support, and back into the West Seattle community.

Check out specific Teacher Experiences, Favorite Books, and of course preview the art! Support big and get some cool stuff and experiences in the process.

Silent Auction closes at 7 PM on Friday, May 5th.

Kyle May 4, 2023 (9:49 am)

Generally curious, does each West Seattle elementary have their own separate fundraising auction?

Nic May 4, 2023 (11:27 am)

Hello, They’re separate because it’s going to the PTA or the PTSA for each elementary school.
- Kyle May 4, 2023 (3:18 pm)
  
  Sure, just thought it would make more sense to have one joint coordinated auction for all the elementary schools instead of all these smaller ones.

local teacher May 4, 2023 (4:59 pm)

They are indeed separate and not all schools have a robust PTA to support such a robust event. I love your idea Kyle. Would be so nice to see folks come together and support ALL the schools and students. Especially those that do not have that internally.

M May 4, 2023 (8:01 pm)

I know Gatewood in years past has given a portion of raised funds to other schools.

Andy May 4, 2023 (11:50 pm)

Two years ago 12 Southeast Seattle Schools formed an alliance for PTA fundraising. It has grown to 17 schools this year. This alliance is intentionally addressing equity by having one big fundraising event and sharing the funds equitably. It can be done.

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