2020 Walk-a-thon
Sponsored by FitKids Tampa
Friday, March 13, 2020
Sponsored by FitKids Tampa
Friday, March 13, 2020
The Ballast Point Elementary PTA will be hosting their annual FUNdraiser and Walk-A-Thon on Friday, March 13, 2020. Let’s make this our biggest year yet!
WHAT IS WALKATHON?
Walk-a-thon is one of the two annual PTA school fundraisers where students raise money by collecting donations from their extended family, friends and neighbors. While this is a school fundraiser, the walkathon’s soul purpose is to encourage students to live a healthy lifestyle through activity and a nutritious diet.
At the walkathon, there will be lots of fun and fitness for our students to enjoy! Each student will take part in a fun walk around the track and have the opportunity to participate in other fun activities and several demo classes from Fit Kids Tampa and more!
WHY?
The PTA leverages parental and community support through fund raising activities every year to raise money for our school and it’s become an annual tradition to host a walkathon.
Our walkathon goal is $20,000 which is very doable. If each student collects at least $40, we could exceed it! Students will be rewarded with PRIZES so we encourage they talk with their extended family, friends and neighbors about donating towards this school fundraiser. The more donations they collect, the more prizes they earn! Note that 100% of the funds raised will go back to our school and help support our students and their education by upgrading the outdoor facilities, which could include the addition of a sun shade to the new playground or water fountains by the covered court.
WHEN SHOULD I START COLLECTING DONATIONS?
From now until Monday, March 9th, we are asking students and their families to help raise money for our school. All donations are tax deductible!
Share the donation link http://bidpal.net/bpewalk, or text 'bpewalk' to 243725, and/or ask family members, friends and neighbors to make a donation in cash or check payable to Ballast Point Elementary PTA. Please return all donations in a sealed envelope or ziplock bag with your child’s name, teacher and grade on it by Monday, March 9th.
PRIZE SPOT
As mentioned before, students and top collecting classes will be rewarded with prizes. For collecting just $20, your child will receive a BPE water bottle sponsored by Fit Kids on the day of the walk. For collecting $40, your child will receive a custom BPE dog tag. For collecting $75, and every $25 after, your children pick out another dog tag for their chain.
The class that raises the most money will get a special visit from the BPE Bulldog and a special dog tag. Plus, the winning teacher will receive a $100 grant for their classroom.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” -Lao Tzu
R.S.V.P.
To make this event a success we need volunteers prior to and on the day of the event. R.S.V.P. on the Walkathon Facebook Event Page to get weekly updates and access the Sign Up Genius link. There, you will be able to pick what role and/or times you are available to volunteer. If you are not on Facebook, fill out the volunteer form attached and bring it in to the front office or send it in your child’s folder as soon as possible.
WHAT TO WEAR?
Please have your child come to school in athletic shoes and clothing. This is a fun event so we encourage everyone to be creative with their school colors, for example; red and blue hair, tutu skirts, silly socks or other fun accessories.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Today : Get your volunteer application in if you haven’t already!
Jan 31 : FUNdraising begins!
Mar 09: Turn in all funds collected to the front office, give to a volunteer or send inside your child’s folder.
Mar 13: WalkAThon Day! Wear athletic shoes and festive school color attire but most importantly, have fun!
WHAT IS WALKATHON?
Walk-a-thon is one of the two annual PTA school fundraisers where students raise money by collecting donations from their extended family, friends and neighbors. While this is a school fundraiser, the walkathon’s soul purpose is to encourage students to live a healthy lifestyle through activity and a nutritious diet.
At the walkathon, there will be lots of fun and fitness for our students to enjoy! Each student will take part in a fun walk around the track and have the opportunity to participate in other fun activities and several demo classes from Fit Kids Tampa and more!
WHY?
The PTA leverages parental and community support through fund raising activities every year to raise money for our school and it’s become an annual tradition to host a walkathon.
Our walkathon goal is $20,000 which is very doable. If each student collects at least $40, we could exceed it! Students will be rewarded with PRIZES so we encourage they talk with their extended family, friends and neighbors about donating towards this school fundraiser. The more donations they collect, the more prizes they earn! Note that 100% of the funds raised will go back to our school and help support our students and their education by upgrading the outdoor facilities, which could include the addition of a sun shade to the new playground or water fountains by the covered court.
WHEN SHOULD I START COLLECTING DONATIONS?
From now until Monday, March 9th, we are asking students and their families to help raise money for our school. All donations are tax deductible!
Share the donation link http://bidpal.net/bpewalk, or text 'bpewalk' to 243725, and/or ask family members, friends and neighbors to make a donation in cash or check payable to Ballast Point Elementary PTA. Please return all donations in a sealed envelope or ziplock bag with your child’s name, teacher and grade on it by Monday, March 9th.
PRIZE SPOT
As mentioned before, students and top collecting classes will be rewarded with prizes. For collecting just $20, your child will receive a BPE water bottle sponsored by Fit Kids on the day of the walk. For collecting $40, your child will receive a custom BPE dog tag. For collecting $75, and every $25 after, your children pick out another dog tag for their chain.
The class that raises the most money will get a special visit from the BPE Bulldog and a special dog tag. Plus, the winning teacher will receive a $100 grant for their classroom.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” -Lao Tzu
R.S.V.P.
To make this event a success we need volunteers prior to and on the day of the event. R.S.V.P. on the Walkathon Facebook Event Page to get weekly updates and access the Sign Up Genius link. There, you will be able to pick what role and/or times you are available to volunteer. If you are not on Facebook, fill out the volunteer form attached and bring it in to the front office or send it in your child’s folder as soon as possible.
WHAT TO WEAR?
Please have your child come to school in athletic shoes and clothing. This is a fun event so we encourage everyone to be creative with their school colors, for example; red and blue hair, tutu skirts, silly socks or other fun accessories.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Today : Get your volunteer application in if you haven’t already!
Jan 31 : FUNdraising begins!
Mar 09: Turn in all funds collected to the front office, give to a volunteer or send inside your child’s folder.
Mar 13: WalkAThon Day! Wear athletic shoes and festive school color attire but most importantly, have fun!
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2019-2020 bulldog bash
THANK YOU!!!
With your help we raised over $42,000 for Ballast Point Elementary so far this year. We have already purchased 9 new projectors to replace broken projectors in the classrooms. We have also purchased 6 new computers to create another station in the media center. And we are working towards finally installing a digital marquee in the front of the school. We are so thankful for your support throughout the year.
With your help we raised over $42,000 for Ballast Point Elementary so far this year. We have already purchased 9 new projectors to replace broken projectors in the classrooms. We have also purchased 6 new computers to create another station in the media center. And we are working towards finally installing a digital marquee in the front of the school. We are so thankful for your support throughout the year.
WE WANT YOU!!!
We'd LOVE for you to get involved too at the Walk-a-thon. We are always looking for committee members, day of volunteers and donations. Please fill out the SERVE form from Hillsborough County prior:
We'd LOVE for you to get involved too at the Walk-a-thon. We are always looking for committee members, day of volunteers and donations. Please fill out the SERVE form from Hillsborough County prior:
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