Walk-A-Jog-A-Move-A-Thon (WJMT)
Dear North Beach Students, Parents, Guardians and Neighbors:
Every year the PTA will hosts the North Beach annual WJMT. The money raised goes to the PTA general fund to pay for programs, such as, technology, art, music, science fair, math night and tutoring. Our WJMT fundraising is essential to the continuation of these programs.
What is it?
Every child in the school participates in this fun event. Kids walk, jog, or move around the track set up at the north end of the school. They see how many laps they can complete in the allotted time. Some kids go for the most laps in their grade while others do the minimum to earn a free popsicle. Both are all right by us.
How do we raise money?
Students sign up sponsors to donate money for each lap that he or she completes or to pledge a single amount. Examples: $2 per lap or a $25 “set” pledge. Sponsors actually give the money (often based on the student’s goal) before the event happens. The money is all collected and counted on the WJM day.
Here is the average number of laps from last year by grade (5 laps=1 mile):
- Kindergarten: 16 laps
- 1st Grade: 17 laps
- 2nd Grade: 20 laps
- 3rd Grade: 22 laps
- 4th and 5th Grade: 23 laps
Prizes:
Sometime in June, we host an assembly to give out lots of cool prizes! In the past the prizes have included the following:
- Ice Cream Party for the class that raises the most money
- Special Prize for student who raises the most money
- 40 Raffle Prizes- Student names entered once for every $25 they raised
- Grand Prize Raffle Prizes- Student names entered once for every $50 they raised. Choice of:
- A one night family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge (K-5th)
- A bike of your choice from JRA Bike Shop (K-2nd)
- A Razor Hoverboard (3rd-5th) - Every student that participates will receive a T-shirt!
Volunteers:
We will need volunteers to count laps, run concessions, and more!* Please try to come when your child will be moving.
*Link for volunteer signup will be posted closer to the date.
Q’s?: Contact the coordinators
Katie Buchanan kbbuchanan@mac.com
Shelly Fujikawa shelly_fujikawa@yahoo.com
Thank you for your support of our students as they “move” for funds, fun and fitness!
Items to Note:
* Your student needs to turn in all donations the day before
* If your employer has matching funds for charitable donations, please include the appropriate form with the pledge packet.
* 501C3 tax-deductible forms will be included in the pledge packet and may be given to sponsors upon request
* Your student needs to turn in all donations the day before
* If your employer has matching funds for charitable donations, please include the appropriate form with the pledge packet.
* 501C3 tax-deductible forms will be included in the pledge packet and may be given to sponsors upon request