Kolter Auction Socials

 

What exactly is a “social”?

Social events are fun community events hosted by Kolter families that are then auctioned off as an Instabuy at our annual auction to raise money for our school. You pick the theme, date, and number of spots. These social events are extremely popular and the students look forward to attending these events with their friends each year. Everyone wins: the kids have a blast, grown-ups make memories, and the PTO raises money. 

 

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Student Social

Student Socials are small parties or activities for kids that are hosted by one or more Kolter families. Could be just your child’s grade, just boys/girls, or open to anyone.

Parent Social

Parent Socials are hangouts for adults. These can cater to couples, moms only, dads only, “new-to-Kolter parents,” specific grade level parents, etc.

 

You are not selling the party now. You’re just offering to host it later. We include your social in the auction → parents buy a spot → after the auction we send you the guest list.

Why are socials such a big deal?

  • ✔ They build community – kids make memories together outside school.
  • ✔ They raise money without asking anyone to buy more “stuff.”
  • ✔ They can be low-cost or fancy schmancy. You control the budget and the vibe..
  • ✔ They’re flexible: backyard, park, living room, restaurant, playground, ball field, etc.
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Inspiration & Examples

Student Social Ideas

  • Backyard Water Wars
    Water balloons, sprinklers, popsicles. (Cost: popsicles + balloons. That’s it.)
  • Kickball & Pizza at the Park
    Reserve a field or just show up. Bring 3 pizzas and a cooler of waters.
  • Glow Dance Party
    Clear a living room or garage, give everyone glow sticks, play Kidz Bop.
  • Donuts & Crafts 
    Meet in the park. Stickers + markers at picnic tables.
  • Cookie Decorating Party
    Sugar cookies, sprinkles, and icing tubes from the grocery store.
  • STEM Hour
    Simple kitchen science experiments, slime, LEGO challenge.
  • Movie + Pajamas Afternoon
    Disney+ on the TV, popcorn, blanket pile. Max 8 kids = super chill.

Parent Social Ideas

  • Chips, Dips & Trivia Night
    Host at home. Everyone BYOB. You run trivia rounds with silly prizes.
  • Moms & Mocktails on the Patio
    Sparkling water + fruit syrups + cute cups = done.
  • Dads & Donuts on the Field
    Saturday morning. Kids run around, dads talk. You bring donut holes.
  • Neighborhood Chat Night with Wine Spritzers
    Meet at someone's house to all catch up over wine. Totally casual, not formal.
  • Taco Night
    Throw out chips, queso, and a taco bar kit from H-E-B. That counts!
  • Mah Jong, Mommas and Mimosas
    No explanation needed right???.
  • Wine & Tapas Arrange for everyone to meet at a tapas restaurant for pre-planned apps and wines
IMPORTANT: Your social can be:
  • At your house
  • At a park or playground
  • At a neighborhood pool
  • At a restaurant party room or patio
  • Almost anywhere you can think of. No idea is too small. 
It can be $25 total or $250 total. Both are great. The value is in the memory and the community.
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What do I have to decide as a host?

1. Theme / Activity

Example: “1st Grade Popsicle Playdate at Godwin Park.”

2. Who’s Invited

Ex: “Ms. Moreland's 1st graders,” or “Kolter Moms Only,” or “Open to any Kolter dad + their Kolter Kolter student.”

3. When It Happens

Pick a date (or a month window). It can absolutely be later in the spring.

4. How Many Spots

This matters for the auction. (Example: “10 spots available,” “20 spots available,” etc.)

5. Cost per spot

Most of our Student Social Instabuys go for between $20-$25 per spot. 

Co-Hosting with a friend is also very common.  Each family splits the cost of the event and shares in the responsibilities of the day.  

How the process works

  1. 1
    You volunteer your social idea.
    Fill out the short form below or email us.
  2. 2
    The Kolter Auction committee advertises your event and includes it as an Instabuy on Auction day. 
    Parents buy spots to attend and Kolter gets to keep those funds.
  3. 3
    After the auction, the Auction Committee sends you the guest list.
    You’ll know who’s coming and how to contact them.
  4. 4
    You host the event.
    Take a few photos. Soak up the Kolter love. Have fun!

Ready to commit to hosting a social?

If you are ready to move forward click the button below and send us your plan! Still on the fence?  We are here to help you brainstorm, pair you with a co-host, or sanity-check your idea/budget. 

Step 1:
Fill out the Social Host Interest Form so we can learn your idea.
Submit My Social Idea
Questions?
Email socials@kolterpto.com
Still confused?  Reach out to our committee and we’ll walk you through it.

 

Thank you for always showing up an supporting Kolter.  Families like you are what keep our PTO funded and the magic of Kolter alive!