Jog-a-thon Fundraiser for the Arts 10/25/13
When is it?
Friday, Oct 25th
Where is it?
Phoebe Hearst Soccer Field Area
What is it?
The 2013-‐14 annual Art Program fundraising event. Each grade will take turns running for 15 minutes around a track set out on the field. The 13-‐14 Jog-‐a-‐thon fundraising goal is $25,000. Donations Due by Friday, Oct 11th
How do pledges work?
The Jog-‐a-‐thon raises money by students and their families soliciting sponsors (your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers) to pledge at a flat rate. Let them know how many laps you plan on running, jogging or walking to inspire those donations! Donations are tax deductible. One lap around the field is equal to approx. a 1/5 of a mile.
To be eligible for prizes all donations are due to your child’s teacher by 8:10 am on Friday, October 11th. Prizes will be awarded to students raising total pledges at the following levels:
Phoebe Runner: $20 to $49.99 = T-‐shirt (Exciting New Color!!!) which is accepted as uniform
Dragon Buddy: $50 to $99.99 = T-‐shirt & new water bottle
Dragon Master: $100 & up = T-‐shirt, new water bottle & a PH Jog for the Arts beanie hat.
Drawing Dragon: $125 or more = your name goes into a drawing for many fabulous prizes!
For every additional $100 donation above this level, your name will get placed in the drawing again. (Please note: only one drawing prize per student)
Dragon Champion: $200 & up = T-‐shirt, new water bottle & a beanie hat, drawing entry and a limited edition PH Jog for the Arts fleece also accepted as uniform.
The top two pledge earners will earn lunch and movie for three friends with Principal Egan and Coach Moreno.
Class prizes will be awarded as follows: Top Primary Pledge earning Class and Top Intermediate Pledge Earning Class will earn a Pizza Party!!!
Any class with 100% participation (all students contributing pledges of $2 or more) will earn a special Free Dress Day just for their class!!!!
Individual rewards:
Colorful Toe Tokens specified for the number of laps they complete. Also, medals will be awarded to the boy and girl in each class who run the most laps.
Grand Finale!
Once again we will host a 6th grade race as our grand finale to the event. The top boy and top girl runner will win a fabulous trophy. We hope that everyone will come out and support our kids! All 6th graders who raise at least $2 will be eligible to run in this exciting race.
Harvest Festival Sat 10/12/13, 4-9pm
Fall is upon us, and you know what that means….HARVEST FESTIVAL TIME!!!! Our annual Harvest Festival isSaturday, October 12th from 4-9pm. The Harvest Festival is not only one of the most FUN events of the year; it’s also the PTO’s first official fundraiser. All of the proceeds from your families’ fun will go to the PTO’s student enrichment fund, which specifically provides each classroom with money for field trips and materials. Our goal is to make sure that every student has the opportunity for fun hands-on learning activities on and off campus!
Speaking of fun….the Harvest Festival is FULL of it! We will have at least 25 different awesome activities, including: carnival-style game booths, photo booth, face painting, hair chalk, bounce house, Karaoke, and the always popular Cake Walk! There will also be food trucks on site, so don’t worry about making dinner!
Ticket prices and packages will be announced soon; including individual tickets and the ever-popular “Wrist Band” which will let your kids play all night. So watch for an opportunity to purchase those in advance to avoid ticket lines at the festival.
If you would like to volunteer, please download the attached “Harvest Festival Volunteer Letter” for more information. You can contact the event coordinators at [email protected] or at 916.716.7995.
Phoebe Hearst Movie Night is September 13th at 6PM
Movie Night is a Phoebe favorite! Join us the evening of Friday, September 13th for dinner and a movie. We will have Dave’s Dawgs and Rich’s Ice Cream trucks serving at 6pm with our surprise movie starting at 7pm or when it gets dark. Bring your blankets and low sitting chairs. This is a fun, free event that allows time to visit with old and new friends before the movie starts. The title is a surprise, but promises to be a family-friendly movie appropriate for all ages. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase. If you have questions or want to help, contact the PTO at [email protected].