Pledge Collection. Walk-A-Thon 100% INFORMATION PACKET. Participation Needed. $25,000 GOAL $60 Per student Goal

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Pledge Collection September 19- October 4 Walk-A-Thon INFORMATION PACKET What is the Walk-A-Thon? The Walk-A-Thon is a one-day event and will raise money for Totem Falls Elementary.

The Walka-Thon is an opportunity for the kids to have fun and show pride in their outstanding school. Why participate in this important FUNdraiser: 1. We are only having TWO fundraisers this year! 2.

1 Pledge Collection September 19- October 4 Walk-A-Thon INFORMATION PACKET What is the Walk-A-Thon? The Walk-A-Thon is a one-day event and will raise money for Totem Falls Elementary. This all-school event empowers all students to raise money through donations. On the big day, students walk or run laps at the school with teachers and parents cheering them on. The Walka-Thon is an opportunity for the kids to have fun and show pride in their outstanding school. Why participate in this important FUNdraiser: 1. We are only having TWO fundraisers this year! 2. The money raised will go towards the following: CAP Classroom Assistant Program Field trip transportation: approximately $5,500 per year Assemblies: approximately $3,000 per year Online Learning (AR, Mathletics, Brain Pop): approximately $4,000 per year Equipment: Playground, music, PE: approximately $2,000 per year Family Events: Ice Cream Social, Dance Man, Science Fair, Teacher Appreciation and more The Walk-A-Thon is a super fun event and an opportunity to teach our kids about how each of us can make a difference! To ensure that these critical programs continue, we are asking for 100% participation! Wednesday, October 11 Calling All Students! 100% Participation Needed $25,000 GOAL $60 Per student Goal Win Prizes! Compete against other classes! Earn spins on the Prize Wheel! Raise $40 to earn a fidget spinner. Event Contacts Carol Cross mscarolcross@gmail.com Trina Coleman skiandboard@live.com

Walk-a-thon Facts and Tips Good to know Donations/pledges are flat, not per lap Pledge money is due Wednesday, October 4 All pledge donations are eligible for company matching (matching does not

2 Walk-a-thon Facts and Tips Good to know Donations/pledges are flat, not per lap Pledge money is due Wednesday, October 4 All pledge donations are eligible for company matching (matching does not count for prize total) ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! Create your own online fundraising page to easily collect donations! Go to https//totemfallspto.ejoinme.org/myevents/fall2017walkathon to get started. More instructions are included in this packet. Acceptable forms of payments are cash, checks (made payable to Totem Falls PTO) or Visa/MasterCard for online donations. Helpful advice to make your fundraising a SUCCESS: Always go with an adult when asking for donations Record all donations on your donation envelope, and put the money in your envelope right away Do not ask Totem Falls teachers and staff for donations Follow-up your or letter with a phone call one week later Always remember to thank those who donate A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

recess along with a pizza and ice cream party and a

Individual Goals Most Money Raised Awarded to the top

Each winner must raise over $650 in pledges to qualify.

followed by the second, third and fourth place earner.

over $250/ each $75 Raised Earn one spin on the prize

Including free Papa Murphy s,, Qdoba, Alfy s Pizza,

$70 Raised Pizza party during school hours!

after you win the Fidget Spinner. Maximum 10 spins.

3 Goals and Prizes! TOP Class Party! Does YOUR class have what it takes to raise MORE money than every other class at Totem Falls? If so, your whole class will win a private half hour recess along with a pizza and ice cream party and a class trophy! Individual Goals Most Money Raised Awarded to the top four money earners. Each winner must raise over $650 in pledges to qualify. Student who raises the most money chooses first, followed by the second, third and fourth place earner. Prizes Top Earners Party Up to 20 students, must raise over $250/ each $75 Raised Earn one spin on the prize wheel. Including free Papa Murphy s,, Qdoba, Alfy s Pizza, McDonalds, Dairy Queen and other toys and goodies. $70 Raised Pizza party during school hours! Earn a spin on the prize wheel for every $35 you raise after you win the Fidget Spinner. Maximum 10 spins. Totem Falls Sports Duffel $40 Raised Fidget Spinner New - Top Grade Level Earner New - Participation Raffle The top earner in each grade level will win second row concert seats for their immediate family. Day at the Movies - 2 Tickets to Regal Theater and $15 gift card for snacks.

5 Create your own ONLINE PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE! Collect donations from friends and family near and far. Take ten minutes today and personalize your fundraising page to share! 1. With your parent/caregiver s help, go to: 2. Click on the Help Support My School link at the top of the page, then Click Here to Join 3. Select Create Account (if you already have an account from last year, sign in and skip to step 7) 4. Enter your preferred address and select Confirm -- a confirmation will be sent to you click on the link from your to continue the process 5. Pick a user name and password and fill in the required fields and submit (each student will have a unique user name and password) 6. On the Fundraising Activity page, select Create to make your fundraising page 7. Click on Edit your Personal Fundraising Page to customize your page using the templates provided, set your own fundraising goals, and upload a fun photo. You can also update to a friendly URL. 8. Now your link is ready to share with your family and friends! You can also use your personal page to send s and track your progress. Make fundraising easier by creating your own page today!

WALK-A-THON 2017 FRIDAY 4/28 2:30-4 INFORMATION PACKET. $50,000 GOAL $100 Per Student Goal

ALL STUDENTS - 100% Participation! WALK-A-THON 2017 FRIDAY 4/28 2:30-4 INFORMATION PACKET WHAT IS THE WALK-A-THON? This all-school event is our second largest FUNdraiser & highly anticipated each year!