DEL CERRO’S JOG-A-THON
April 2, 2010
Del Cerro’s PTA invites all families to participate in the Del Cerro Jog-a-thon on Friday, April 2, 2010. The money raised by this fundraiser directly benefits the students of Del Cerro Elementary School.
WHAT TO DO FOR THE JOG-A-THON
1. PERMISSION SLIPS: In order to participate in the Jog-a-thon, it is mandatory that each student returns a signed “Parent’s Approval and Student Waiver” (attached) to their teacher by Monday, March 29.
2. OBTAIN SPONSORS: Students are responsible for finding sponsors who will pledge to donate a specific amount of money for each lap that the student runs or a one-time donation.
Students should talk with their parents before soliciting sponsors. We suggest students obtain sponsors from family, friends and close neighbors. Students should not solicit strangers or canvas entire neighborhoods. Please tell your sponsors that this donation is tax deductible.
3. DAY OF THE JOG-A-THON: Students should come prepared to jog or walk for 20 minutes on April 2. They should wear appropriate shoes. For extra fun, students and parents should wear the color of their classes’ station! There will be a DJ, music, balloons, parents cheering, and teachers jogging/walking.
4. COLLECT PLEDGES: After completing their 20-minute run, each student’s “Official Lap Card” is tallied. Students should show the lap card to their sponsors when they return to collect their pledges, and thank them for their support.
Put all money and checks in the attached envelope and return it to your teacher no later than Friday, April 16, 2010. Only students who turn in their pledge money by April 16th will qualify for the prizes for “most pledges.”
5. PARENTS: Any parent planning to walk/run in the Jog-a-thon must first sign a “waiver” form, which will be available at Jog-a-thon tables. Please come and cheer your child on! (See attached schedule.) If you are able to help with the Jog-a-thon, please return the volunteer form on the back of this flyer by Friday, March 26th. We need parent helpers for each class and throughout the day.
All students who turn in $25.00 or more will receive a special Del Cerro Jog-A-Thon T-shirt! Lots of the great prizes will also be given to out for “most pledges” turned in and most laps run (See attachment.) All prizes will be announced at an assembly in May.
Jog-a-Thon Prizes!
All participants in the Jog-A-Thon, held April 2nd, will receive a free water bottle when they finish their laps. There will be a DJ, music, balloons, parents cheering, and teachers walking. Wear your classroom’s station color. It promises to be a fun day!
Individual Prizes
All students who turn in $25.00 or more by Friday, April 16th will receive a limited edition Del Cerro Jog-A-Thon T-shirt!
All students who turn in $100.00 or more by Friday, April 16th will go into a drawing for a bike. (one winner for lower grade and one winner or upper grade)
Most Pledges – Individual
The six students (3 upper graders and 3 primary graders) who turn in the most pledge money by Friday, April 16th, will be eligible for the following prizes:
First Place - Principle For A Day and an invitation to the “Winners Circle” Lunch in the MPR as well as an assorted prize pack.
Second Place: An invitation to the “Winners Circle” Lunch in the MPR and an assorted prize pack.
Third Place: An invitation to the “Winners Circle” Lunch in the MPR and an assorted prize pack.
Most Laps
Ribbons will be awarded to the students (one boy and one girl) who run the most laps in each classroom.
* Lunch will be provided by the PTA in accordance with parent’s approval and SVUSD Guidelines.
