Jog-a-Thon

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What is a Jog-a-Thon?

The Willow Springs Jog-a-Thon is our annual fundraiser where students are invited to find sponsors to donate to their run. It will take place the morning of October 4! Parents, siblings, and spectators are invited and encouraged to cheer for their student along the running route!

The first half of the school day will be dedicated to the Jog-a-Thon! To keep students safe, each grade will come outside at a designated time (see details below). With their grade level, students will run a 1/2 mile route through the Bellevue neighborhood, running past 3 Fun Zones along the way! (See Details on Map!)

The end of their jog will be celebrated by navigating an inflatable obstacle course and sliding down an inflatable slide. Students can also enjoy FREE refreshments and yard games after their jog. Students who choose to jog additional laps will earn awards for each lap they complete!

At the end of 40 minutes, students go back inside for lunch

& the remainder of their academic school day.

New This Year:

Parents will encourage students along the running route!

Help your student run their best with cheering, signs, noisemakers & more.

Bring your own supplies to the Fun Zones around the course, and help

encourage all our students to do their best!

If you’d like to be on school campus, please sign up as a volunteer here and get a yellow volunteer badge when you arrive.

Jog-a-Thon Day is COMPLETELY FREE FOR EVERY STUDENT!

All refreshments and activities are equally available to every student. There is no need to send your student with money to spend on this day. Please consider adding what you would have spent on concessions to your online donation.

Your To-Do's

Check your student's backpack for a "Pledge Packet". This will have details on how to collect donations, and MOST IMPORTANTLY has a permission slip attached for your student to participate in the Jog-a-Thon.
Easily Donate online. Donate literally with the click of a button on our fundraising page. All concessions and activities during this event will be FREE to every student, so all donations can be directed here. There is no need to send money with your student on Jog-a-thon day.
Pick the spot where you'll CHEER along the route! The Fun Zones along the Jogging route need fun people! Please help us make this day fun by bringing your noisemakers, water sprayers, signs and more! Family involvement can make this day really special for students and teachers! Mark your calendar and invite loved-ones to come enjoy cheering on your student along the race route.
Dress your student comfortably on Oct 4! Your student will be very active on this outdoor day full of fun, so check the weather and dress them appropriately for the weather and for lots of movement!
If you'd like to be on school campus, please sign up as a volunteer here and sign in at the volunteer booth on Jog-a-thon Day.

Schedule

Students should plan on typical drop-off and pick-up schedules on Jog-a-Thon day!
(9:00am - 1:55pm)

Run Times by Grade

1st. & 2nd: 9:15 -9:55 AM

3rd &4th: 10 - 10:40 AM

5th: 10:45 - 11:25 AM

Kinder: 10:55-11:25AM

Students will start the day by receiving a brand new Willow Springs T-shirt! Wear comfortable running shoes and shorts/pants, because next comes the big run!

After they've completed their jog, students will return to the school to finish out their day. Student release time will follow a typical "early out" Friday schedule of 1:55pm.

⬇️ Check out 2022 Jog-a-thon Highlights! ⬇️

How does

Jog-a-Thon

raise money?

Students are invited to find sponsors that will donate to their run. Donations are collected as a lump sum and collected online through our fuss-free fundraising site. To reach our fundraising goal, we are asking a $45 donation per child, but any amount really helps.
Cash or check may be brought in with students' "pledge packet." Cash & Check are counted and deposited daily by a committe of 3+
Every Friday Morning, Students can bring in their loose change for "Coin Friday". Every cent counts and we are so proud of our Wildcats for all the ways they earn donations for their school!

How is the money spent?

100% of money raised go to our students. Here’s some of the good that comes from your donations!

$5,500 - T-shirts for every student & teacher
$8,400 - 2 Field trips per grade
$5,800 - Classroom and grade-level grants for every teacher
$5,000 - Teacher Appreciation
$1,000 - Programs & Clubs (Chess, Choir, Book Blitz, Reflections)
$1,000 - Community Events (Pizza Party, Classic Skate, Books & Breakfast)
$3,000 - Student Events (Jog-a-thon, Field Day)

(to see full budget breakdown, email ptawillowsprings@gmail.com)

Involvement in PTA can look as big or as small as YOU need for your situation. Our goal is to have a PTA member from every Willow Springs household. This will help us as a community stay connected and help our school grow stronger!

Tax Information We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donation is 100% tax deductible (Federal Tax ID: 20-506-3615). You will be sent an email receipt automatically after your transaction is completed.

Donation Matching If your company does donation matching, please send them your receipt and this website URL to enhance your donation to Willow Springs programs.

The school does 2 fundraisers each year

One PTA Led: Jog-a-Thon's "No Fuss PTA Fundraiser" which supports the school programs listed above.
One School Administration Led: In 2022, administration fundraised through "Wasatch Savings Books" to supports other school needs.

Please be a part of both fundraisers if you can. The funds collected by both go to support academic success and overall well-being at Willow Springs Elementary.

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