Together We Run!
As our biggest PTO fundraiser of the year, we are excited to host a fun way to support our number one initiative of the year: enhancing our school playgrounds!
Did you know it takes 2,620 to get from Tukes Valley to Kona, Hawaii? This year our students will grab their running shoes and run/walk the equivalent of a one-way trip to Hawaii.
This year the PTO will be managing all aspects of the fund run so that all proceeds go back to the school (and not third-party vendors). That’s where we need your help!
How it works:
Fundraise – Individual Students
Starting Sept 23rd through October 11th, we will begin the fundraising portion. Each student will come up with an envelope to gather donations that are cash or check. We will also be gathering donations online. Once students are done collecting donations, they can turn in the envelope to their classroom/homeroom teacher.
What’s Being Funded?
The Fund Run is our biggest PTO fundraiser of the year, and we are excited to host a fun way to support our 2024-2025 initiative of enhancing our primary school playground! Last year, the 4th grade class was tasked with surveying the student body and coming up with recommendations to improve the playground. Top suggestions included: a zipline track, buddy benches, and seesaws. Help us make these dreams a reality! In addition, the PTO supports supplemental educational programs throughout both Primary and Middle school. The funds raised will ensure these programs and classroom materials can still be provided.
Run Together
Friday October 4th, 2024, all students (TK – 8) will begin their running journey to Hawaii! The run portion will be held at the Middle school track (or gym depending on weather) and be completed during their specialist time. Each lap will be manually tracked by volunteers and tallied at the end of the day.
If we don’t make it all the way to Hawaii on the first day, there will be additional opportunities to track miles at home and at school. More to come on that piece!
Volunteers
We need your help! During their run on October 4th, volunteers will be used to help tally kids’ laps, hand out snacks, help cheering kids on! If you are able to volunteer, please sign up below. Even if it’s only during the time your student runs, all help is appreciated! If you have any questions, please email communications@tukesvalleypto.org
The Prizes
Each student will receive individual prizes per donation level and additional school wide events will be added:
Once the student’s reach Hawaii, Kona Ice will give the entire campus a very special treat!
Getting Home – Community Support
How do we get them home?! That’s where the PTO will work with local businesses to help bring the kids back to Tukes Valley (hypothetically of course!). The cost for businesses will be $5 per mile (trying to get more than 2,620 miles!). Business sponsor will be celebrated throughout the year, on our website, etc. If you have a business and would like to help support our event, please visit our community support page by clicking the button below.
SUNSET LEVEL SPONSORS
(Click logo to business website)
BEACH LEVEL SPONSORS
Founders Mercantile
Ink Ability
Walmart
For Good & Co
Foot Traffic
Dixon Law
NW Construction
Tanninen Painting
Questions
If you have any questions, please reach out to us: communications@tukesvalleypto.org