| When is the auction? | Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Garage HTX Garage HTX is located at 1201 Oliver Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
| Are tickets still on sale? | We are so excited to have had UNPRECEDENTED interest in attending auction this year! We are working hard to accommodate everyone who has expressed an interest in coming to auction. If you have not yet bought tickets please submit your name here: https://forms.gle/jdXqboPUpBdNf3zX7 Please note, we will NOT be selling tickets at the door this year. |
| Can I bring my children? | This is an ADULTS ONLY event! No children allowed. |
| Is there childcare? | After3 is hosting a pizza/PJ party for students in the cafeteria from 5:30PM – 10:30PM. Registration is open now through January 23. The event is 20/student and includes Pizza, juice, dessert plus a movie and games. Children must be 4+ and must be potty trained. Payment is due via Venmo: VENMO DETAILS: User name:Christine-LaBita-1 Last 4 digits: 8330 Email: neva@after3asp.com |
| What’s included with general admission? | ● Cuban Buffet ● 2 drink tickets ● Entertainment ● Memories to last a lifetime |
| What’s the drink situation? | General admission includes 2 drink tickets. Individual drink tickets/tokens will not be sold at the event, but we do have unlimited pour wristbands on sale for $25 that will give you full bar access. Wristbands will also be sold during the event. Avoid the lines and purchase early here. Full bar access includes wine, Eureka Heights beer, wells, and three signature cocktails. |
| What type of entertainment? | DJ ITZ will be spinning tunes, we will have a wine pull, bidder frenzy, a heads or tails game where you can win a prize, and of course our live auction and paddle raise! If you are new to auction, learn more about bidder frenzy, heads or tails, and raise the paddle here. |
| What is the timeline for the evening? | 6PM: Doors Open, DJ, Photo Booth, Wine Pull, Bar Opens, and Entertainment Begins 6.45PM: Passed Hors d’oeuvres and the Food Bar Opens 8PM: Heads or Tails Game 8:30PM: Live Auction Begins 9:30: Silent Auction Closes 9:35: Raffle Winners are announced 10PM: Event Ends Sunday, February 9 10AM-12PM: Item Pick Up/Item Delivery. |
| What should I wear? | This year’s theme is Havana Nights and we encourage everyone to dress the part – tropical prints, bright colors, Panama hats, Guayaberas – we want to feel like we are in Havana! |
| What’s the parking situation? | We highly recommend RideShare and we’ve partnered with ALTO to make Enjoy up to $20 in ride credit with code SINCLAIR26 for $10 off 2 rides on 1/24/26. Expect an elevated ride with professional employee drivers and branded luxury SUVs. Open or Download the Alto app and add code SINCLAIR26 during sign up or under Promotions in the Profile tab of the Alto app. Once added your credit will automatically apply to your rides. |
| Can I still get involved? | Yes! We are still in need of both socials and volunteers! Socials Socials are a fun events, parties, or activities that raise money for our amazing Superstars! These events can be just for kids, adults (moms, dads, or couples), or the whole family—and they’re a fantastic way to build community, strengthen relationships, and make new friends (for you and your kids!). Socials are generously hosted and paid for by Sinclair parents, staff, or teachers, and tickets are sold during the Auction. Hosts choose a date, activity, and guest limit, and offer the experience as a donation. Some past Socials have included: – Grade-level bowling or swim parties for kids – School movie nights – Kickball or cookie decorating for kids and parents – Wine or bourbon tastings, karaoke nights, mahjong, and more for adults only New to Sinclair and still have questions about socials? We would love to talk to you! Feel free to reach out to Victoria Fradette parentliaison@sinclairpto.org or the auction committee silentauction@sinclairpto.org. If you would like to host a social, please click here. Volunteers This year we are participating in a volunteer swap with Helms – they will have members of their PTO work our auction and we will send members of ours to work theirs on February 28. This allows everyone to freely enjoy their schools’ festivities. If you are interested in signing up for a shift at Helms’ auction, please email our auction committee at silentauction@sinclairpto.org. |
| When does the auction go live? | The auction will go live on Wednesday, January 14 with bidding open until 9.30PM on Saturday, January 24. Teacher experiences and Parent socials will both go live Saturday, January 17th at 12PM. The auctioneer will take the stage around 8.30PM with our Live Auction Items! If you’re hoping to bid on any of our live items you will need to attend the event in person. We will preview our live items on GiveSmart soon. You can register ahead of time on GiveSmart using this link. |
| Where can I preview items? | We have some sneak peeks running our social media @sinclairelementarypto and will also share teacher experiences, socials, and live items on GiveSmart and ParentSquare soon. You can register ahead of time on GiveSmart using this link. |
| Is there a raffle this year? | Yes! We have 4 items that we are raffling this year including our Ladies Luxury Basket, 6 Guaranteed spots in Aft3r, Raise a Glass Wine Collection, and Sinclair Swag Basket. Each raffle ticket is $20. |
| Can I donate without making a purchase? | Yes! After our live auction ends we will be doing a paddle raise. We will call out donation increments and welcome you to raise your paddle when you feel compelled to donate. As a reminder, please raise those paddles high and raise them often, and remember, it’s for the kids! You can also donate directly on the auction website. Learn more about raise the paddle here! |
| Do I have to attend to bid? | No, bidding for items, teacher experiences is done online and you do not have to attend auction to bid. We encourage you to share our auction with family and friends who might not be attending. You do need to be present to bid on our Live Auction Items. |
| How do I pay for my items? | This is a cashless event; you have the ability to save your credit card in Givesmart to make bidding fast and easy. Please be aware all credit cards will incur a processing fee. |
| How do I pick up my items? | Item pickup will start at 9:30PM at auction. If you are not planning to attend auction, item pickup will be on Sunday, January 25th. For just $30, we’ll deliver all your auction winnings straight to your doorstep. |
| Why is our auction so important? | The Sinclair Silent Auction is our largest fundraiser and all proceeds directly benefit our Superstar students. Our 2024 auction funds paid for our cafeteria refresh, as well as school wide enrichment with Ready to Grow Gardens, creative writing enrichment for grades 2nd-5th with Writers in the Schools (WITS), and assemblies for grades PreK-1. Our 2025 auction raised funding for sunshades for all 3 of our playground structures (we are in the final piece of permitting and are so close!). In 2026, we hope to continue this revitalization by painting our buildings, both the trim of the main building and the temporary buildings to create a cohesive color palette throughout campus while additionally incorporating murals both inside and outside. This goal goes beyond cosmetic appeal; we hope that breathing new life into our buildings will transform them into uplifting spaces where students feel safe, inspired, and ready to learn. Our revitalization efforts will continue into the classroom with the purchase of new Chromebook computers. The district has designated older Chromebooks models to be removed from the network for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school year. At Sinclair, this will lead to the loss of more than 300 Chromebooks. Our Raise the Paddle funds will be focused on replacing this essential technology, which is priced at $551/unit. As a STEM school, modern technology is key to preparing our students for the future. |
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