Walk-A-Thon 2024
at Riverdale Heights Elementary
Friday, September 27th, 2024
During School Hours
Walk-A-Thon is our biggest fundraising event of the year. Last year we raised almost $20,000 in donations. 100% of the funds raised goes directly to our school.
Who: All Riverdale Heights Students
What: Students walk with their class and grade level for 20 minutes on the track around the field. A DJ plays music and we all have a great time!
When: Friday, September 27, 2024
Parents are allowed to come and watch their student(s) walk outside.
Volunteer: Do you want to get more involved? Click here to sign up!
THANK YOU to our CORPORATE SPONSORS
TBK Bank Sports Complex - Casey's - Raising Cane's - Rhythm City Casino - Kwik Star
The Family Credit Union - Thrive Counseling of the Quad Cities
Katelyn Darling Marvelous Mouse Travels - Edison's Gastro Pub
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If you purchased the Making Memories T-shirt, we encourage you to wear it to Walk-A-Thon on 9/27.
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How do I raise donations?
Donations are a flat amount (not a pledge per lap). Ask family, friends and coworkers to help support our school.
A good way to think about how much to donate: $.50/minute=$10, $1/minute=$20, $2/minutes=$40, $5/minute=$100​.
Use the envelope provided by PTA to collect cash and check donations. Turn the envelope into the main office. All other donations can be made online.
Goal: $20,000 - every donation matters!
Prizes: Students can earn a prize for donations starting at $20 up to $1000+.
Every student will get a coupon to Raising Cane's.
Why: PTA helps to fund school wide programs, PE equipment, updates to shared spaces, a NEW book machine and $150 to every teacher for classroom supplies. This year's funds are going towards our new playground equipment and resurfacing, so that we can continue to offer inclusive and excellent play experiences for every student in our school.
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NEW THIS YEAR:
1) Rain Plan - A decision will be made the morning of the event if it needs to be moved inside. We will announce plans on our PTA Facebook page. Grownups will be allowed inside if we have to move the event due to weather. If this is the case, we will have volunteers assisting with check-in in the atrium.
2) Do you work for a corporation that will contribute a matching donation? Donate to RVDH PTA through a corporate match. We are registered with Benevity. Search Riverdale PTA or our full name PTA Iowa Congress Riverdale PTA.
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Special WAT Events/Other Ways To Donate:
1) Grade Level Competition - September 23 - 26
Students bring your cash donations ($1-$5) to the atrium between 8:15-8:30am to get a sticker. Donations will be collected by grade level (not class or individual). The GRADE LEVEL that raises the most money will earn a party and the four winning teachers will get a special prize.
2) DJ Shout Outs: Grown Ups: the DJ will take "Shout Outs" for a cash donation at the event.
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Timeline:
Packets and Collection Envelopes go home: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Collect Donations: September 12-24, 2024
Donations Due: Tuesday, September 25, 2024
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Grade Level Walk Schedule:
Parents are more than welcome to come watch their student(s) walk or even join them! Upon arrival to the school go directly to the 'soccer field' off of the primary playground.
8:50-9:10AM - Fifth Grade
9:10-9:30AM - First Grade
9:30-9:50AM - Kindergarten
9:50-10:10AM Second Grade
10:10-10:30AM Third Grade
10:30-10:50AM Sixth Grade
10:50-11:10 Fourth Grade
Questions? Contact our Walk-A-Thon PTA Parent Volunteer Co-Chairs
Katy Krebs, Jalissa Ellis or Alissa Worrall - walkathon@riverdaleheightspta.com
