Spring Auction 2026
Spring Auction is our BIGGEST Fundraiser of the year and is comprised of two parts.
1) ONLINE AUCTION (March 9 - March 17), followed by
2) LIVE, IN-PERSON AUCTION EVENT (March 21)
Online Auction: March 9 - March 17
Prior to our Auction Event, we are holding an Online Auction, where you can support our school by bidding from the comfort of your home! Items are donated from local businesses, JOES Families, and even JOES Staff. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see how you can help.Live (In-Person) Auction Event: March 21, 7-10pm
This is the biggest (Adult-only) party of the year where you can bid live auction packages, all while enjoying amazing food, drinks, and music. A night to eat, drink, bid, and be merry with other parents, teachers, and friends!
SAVE THE DATE!
Ticket sales open 2/12.
When: Saturday, 3/21, 7-10PM
Where: STEM Kitchen + Garden (Mission Bay, near Chase Stadium)
Theme: Alice in Wonderland
ADULTS ONLY
Childcare: SIgnup will be made available & provided by Portrero Starrs if we can hit a 15 children minimum.
More details to come.
We hope to see many of you at this wonderful event to support Jose Ortega!
How to Help
Host a Count Me In Party (last day to submit: 2/28/26)Donate an Item/Skill/Service (last day to submit: 2/28/26)
(Examples: Haircut, show/sports tickets, home-made specialty (baked goods, jewelry, crafts, pet sitting, vacation rental, luxury good (bag, jacket, wine, liquor)
Reach out to local businesses & businesses you already frequent! (coffee shop, groomers, restaurant)
Reach out to the managers of clubs/activities/sports your student is already enrolled in
Drop off donation forms at Target/Costco/Trader Joes
If you receive any donations, or are interested in any of these or have more questions/need more info, reach out to joseortegafundraising@gmail.com
What is a Count Me In Party?
A Count-Me-In Event is an event that you would host, on any day convenient for you. People buy a spot to attend, and ALL proceeds go directly to the school! This is a wonderful way to meet people in the JOES community!
Example from last year (from staff AND families!)
More ideas to get you started: (Get creative based on your own ideas & interests)
Host a Kid Party (specify ages, grades or classrooms):
*How to Tie-Dye * Tea Party
*Cookie decorating party *Movie Night + Pizza Party
*Super Mario Kart Party *Jewelry Making Party *Sports Workshop
*Pokemon Party *Easter Egg Hunt
Host A Family Outing:
*Bagel + Mimosa Brunch *Painting & Sip
*Poker or Game Night *Sports/Movie viewing party
*Cocktail Party *Mahjong party
*Food & Wine party *Spa Party