SPRING FEST - SPLASH TO THE PAST

Our annual Spring Fundraiser, Splash to the Past, will be held at David Elementary on Friday, April 4th, from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm!

Please join us for an evening of fun for the whole family with carnival games, inflatables, kids' raffle, online silent auction, staff experience bid items, Black Walnut dinner, concessions, crafts, and more! Most of the games, concessions and inflatables will be located outside around the entire school. A few games, raffle items, and dinner will be inside. Signs will be posted.

Spring Fest t-shirts are on sale now and can be purchased at https://nhathletics.com/david-elementary/! There are sizes available for children and adults, so order one for the whole family! We have cotton and dri-fit options available! Shirt sales end March 17th!

• Black Walnut will be providing dinner for the 22nd year!
• Limited Number of Pre-Purchased Meals
• No dinner tickets available on the day of the event
• Pre-Purchase ONLY on Membership Toolkit App or at https://davidpto.membershiptoolkit.com/springfestinfo

* Option 2: Mac & Cheese, breadstick, cookie, & bottled water - $6

• Meals are available for pick-up in the gym that evening from 5:30 - 6:30 pm

• Tickets for games, kids’ raffle, Splash's Store & concessions are interchangeable
• Pre-purchase tickets on the Membership Toolkit App at davidpto.membershiptoolkit.com now through April 2nd at midnight
• Tickets are 50 cents each
• Pre-purchased tickets will come home daily with students beginning the week of March 17th

• March 31st - April 4th (7:30 am - 8:00 am) - You can purchase tickets before school on the school front porch
  
• March 31st - April 3rd - You can purchase tickets after school on the front porch

• The Spring Fest committee needs your help setting up and tearing down the day of the event. Please sign up here if you're able to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4AA4AF28A1FD0-55435917-spring#/
• You must complete the volunteer application on Conroe ISD website before volunteering. https://www.conroeisd.net/page/get-involved

• Donate a baked item for the Cake Walk or movie-sized candy for Candy Walk. Please drop off at school March 31st - April 4th, by 2 pm.

Bidding and payment for the Spring Fest Silent Auction will take place online. You will be able to take a closer look at class baskets and most other auction items in the mini-gym the night of the event. You will need to use your mobile device to bid on items.

Accessing the Auction:

1. Go to: https://www.32auctions.com/DavidSpringFest2025

2. Click “Login” in the upper right corner.

3. You will need to create an account to participate. Where page says, “Don’t have an account?” Click “Create an account now.”

4. Enter your name, email address, and create a password. Then indicate approval for all conditions.

5. You will then receive an email at the email account you provided. In the email, click “Yes, Finish Creating My Account.”

The email indicates a display name chosen by default. This is what other bidders will see when you participate in the online auction. If you would like to change this, go to “My Account” and then “edit account.” You can even upload a photo of yourself!

6. You are now set to Bid or “Buy Now” at the auction!

AUCTION WILL BEGIN FRIDAY, MARCH 28th

AUCTION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 4th AT 7:30 P.M.

“Bidding” Items Vs. “Buy Now” Items

• Bidding items accept bids like a regular auction. You will be competing with others for these prizes. Bidding items will remain open until 7:30 p.m. on April 4th. If you have placed a bid on an item, and are outbid, you can receive status updates so that you can quickly raise your bid.
• Buy Now items are items that you can win immediately! Most gift cards and certificates will have this option with the price set at its full value. Buy Now Items will say “Buy Now: $$$” in their description.

Helpful Tips for 32 Auctions Site

1. Utilize Proxy bidding. This allows you to enter the maximum amount you're willing to spend. The system will bid for you, up to your maximum proxy bid amount, as additional bids are entered. To enter a proxy bid, enter your maximum bid amount, click the Proxy Bid button, and submit your bid.

2. Click the star button on the auction bar to view the items you’re winning and the total amount of your bids.

3. Click the heart button on the auction bar to view the items in your Watch List.

4. Use your cellular data plan or the school Wi-Fi connection: CISD Guest Wi-Fi. (No password required.)

5. If on Wi-Fi, make sure you can access your email account to view notifications.

Class Parties & Staff Experiences

• Grade level class parties have unlimited space for students in that grade level.
• The Specials team party is open to all grades and limited to 50 students.
• These parties will NOT be on the auction site; sign up for these parties at membershiptoolkit.com/springfestinfo, or visit the auction room in the mini-gym to purchase.
• You’ll find memorable staff experiences and priceless opportunities on our online auction.
  

Checkout Process

The auction closes at 7:30 p.m. on April 4th. Winning bidders will be emailed an invoice. The invoice will include a link to pay for your items via PayPal, which will expedite your checkout experience. Items may be picked up in the auction room in the mini gym after the kids raffle winners are announced. Cashiers will be available if you need to use another form of payment.

If you can’t stay until the end of the event, or if you are unable to attend, please pay your emailed invoice that night and pick up your item(s) by Wednesday, April 9th, at David. We encourage you to share the auction link with family and friends! However, David PTO will not ship items to winning bidders. All items must be picked up at David Elementary by Wednesday April 9th. All sales are final. NO REFUNDS for winning bids or “Buy Now” purchases.

What If I Need Help?

David PTO is here to help you! You may send questions to davidptoauction@gmail.com. At the event, volunteers will be in the auction room to assist you if you’re having trouble with your mobile device.

• Students can enter to win lots of fun prizes
• Items will be on display in the school gym March 31st-April 4th
• Students can enter during lunch each day starting March 31st and during the event
• Your student can bring in tickets from online orders
• Write his/her name and teacher on the ticket
• Winners will be announced at Spring Fest. You can pick up your winnings in the Music Room immediately after winners are announced

• KG - April 10th - "Kindergarten Playdate"
• 1st - April 16th - "First Grade Fun Zone"
• 2nd - April 15th - "Neon Party"
• 3rd - April 10th - "Hawaiian Vacation"
• 4th - April 30th - "4th Grade Rocks"
• Specials (Open to ALL Grades and limited to 50 spots) - May 5th - "Specials Stations"

ONE OF A KIND EXPERIENCES - AVAILABLE ON 32 AUCTIONS

There are limited number of sign ups on each item and some only to highest bidder. More details available at Spring Fest. The Silent Auction will be displayed in the Mini Gym.

• Class Coach
• Game & Lunch with Mrs. Brown & Mrs. McCraw
• Transportation Changes & Dismissal Announcer with Mrs. Wagner & Mrs. Duerr
• Class Librarian
• Ride in the David's Dream Run Pace Car
  
• Kickball & Lunch with Coach D & Mr. Allen
• Lunch with Splash
• Donuts and Dancing with Mrs. Kiesz

• All games and inflatables are 2-4 tickets each
• Visit the popular Cake Walk and Candy Walk! (both close at 7:30 pm)
• Quarterback Toss, Plinko, Hula Hurl, Spin to Win, Soda Pop Toss, Lucky Duck, Balloon Pop and many more exciting fun games and prizes!!!
  
• Visit the art room to make a special craft to bring home
• Splash's Store is available for your students to have fun shopping with those extra tickets

The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7752.