Are you ready for the Jog-a-thon?
Roosevelt School’s biggest fundraiser of the year is our annual Jog-a-thon (JAT), and it is coming up this month! This newsletter is all-things-Jog-a-thon to get you and your Roosevelt Raccoons ready for the big day.
WHEN? Thursday, March 30, 2023 during the school day
WHY? The Jog-a-thon raises much-needed money for the many programs and school upgrades funded by the Roosevelt PTA and is also an opportunity to raise awareness about healthy habits.
WHAT’S THE GOAL? Our goal is to raise $50,000
HOW? Students will collect donations from their friends and family during the month of March. On JAT day, they will run (a few classrooms at a time) for 15 minutes around the lower campus field to some rockin’ music, with their friends by their side, and their family and staff cheering them on.
LEARN MORE: http://roosevelt-pta.com/jog-a-thon/
Announcing the T-Shirt design contest winner!
We are thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s t-shirt design contest winners. The winning design will be printed on over 700 t-shirts that will be worn by runners at this year’s Jog-a-thon. Even better, JAT t-shirts are school approved uniform shirts! Congratulations to all of the students who participated!
First Place: Kyle Estrada and Max Navarette (8th Grade)
Second Place: Mariona Perez (3rd Grade)
Third Place: Hazel Diaz (5th Grade)
Ways to get involved in Jog-a-thon
RAISE FUNDS!
Please help your child raise a target total of $80 in donations so that we can make our $50,000 school-wide goal. Check your child’s blue folder for complete instructions on fundraising.
Option 1, online: Register your child at http://pledgestar.com/roosevelt94061
Once your site is set up, you can share in different ways:
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- Email family and friends (follow steps on Pledgestar website)
- Post link on social media (follow steps on Pledgestar website)
Option 2, download app for Android or iPhone:
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- Go to your device’s App Store and search for “Pledgestar” to download the Family App, or go to https://pledgestar.com/roosevelt94061/downloadapp.html
Options 3, use the Pledgesheet and collect cash or check donations
VOLUNTEER
Jog-a-thon volunteers are still needed between the hours of 7am and 1:30pm on the day of the event. If you are interested in helping sign up here
Thank you to our Sponsors!
We’d like to thank this year’s generous sponsors – they help pay for this event so that all the funds raised by our students benefit Roosevelt School. Please show your support by visiting their businesses and tell them THANK YOU!
2023 Jog-a-thon Sponsors:
Dehoff’s Key Market, Primary Sponsor
Milagros Latin Kitchen, Primary Sponsor
Secondary Sponsors:
Allison Fujimoto/Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
Andrews Orthodontics
CSI Electrical Contractors
Donut King
Hassett Ace Hardware
The McLellan Company
Mountain Mikes
Premia
Triple Seven Handyman
W.L. Butler
Eat out for the PTA
Mountain Mikes (3121 Jefferson Ave) is hosting Roosevelt Raccoons on Wednesday, March 22. Mention the Roosevelt school fundraiser when you order and 20% will be donated back to Roosevelt School PTA!
Upper Playground News
The day is nearing for the upper playground installation! Please save the dates as we need volunteers for preparation in the following areas:
1) Push back existing wood fiber (ie. tan bark) into piles to the side of the existing playground.
Timeframe: last week of March or first week of April (TBD by RCSD Facilities dept.)
Time commitment: one visit, afternoon/evening
2) Load the demolished playground equipment into a debris bin at the playground site.
Timeframe: last week of March or first week of April (TBD by RCSD Facilities dept.)
Time commitment: one visit, afternoon/evening
3) Spread stockpiled wood fiber (ie. tan bark) over the new playground site after new equipment is installed.
Timeframe: most likely between Fri 4/14 – Sun 4/16 (last 3 days of Spring Break)
Time commitment: one visit
Please reach out to a PTA member if you’re available to help!
Key Dates in March
6-10 Friendship Week
6 Reading Fair boards due
7 Reading Fair reception 5:30pm
13-17 5th grade at Outdoor Ed
20-24 Parent Teacher Conference Week–minimum days all week
22 Mountain Mikes fundraiser
27 School Site Council meeting 4pm
28 PTA meeting 6pm
30 Jog-a-thon
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