Glen Loch Elementary PTO

What is Gator Run?

• Our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year since 2010.
• An event to help promote the value of physical fitness to our entire school community.

 

What are we raising money for?

• To purchase equipment and provide special educational opportunities for our students and teachers not provided by the school district including classroom supplies, books, cultural events, technology expenses, special counselor programs, field trips, and playground equipment.

 

Who participates in Gator Run?

• All students, teachers and staff participate, and are encouraged to raise money and run or walk the 1/10th mile “track” (the bus loop) for 30 minutes during their specials classes.
• Family members are invited to come cheer them on! (See Gator Run schedule below)
  
• We also need volunteers to help the event run smoothly.  Visit our Sign Up Genius form for volunteer opportunities.
  

 

What are the goals for Gator Run?

• To promote physical fitness and healthy living.
• For each student to aim to raise $75 through pledges and donations.

 

How can you help Gator Run?

• Donate a flat amount or an amount per lap completed for your child.
• Collect donations from family, friends and neighbors by Friday, November 15th.
• Volunteer to help with the events on the day of Gator Run.
• Come on November 8th to cheer on your child. (Gator Run schedule below)
  

 

What do the kids get out of Gator Run?

• An understanding of the value of hard work, school unity, community and exercise.
• Every student will get a free Gator Run t-shirt.
• A chance to earn awesome prizes and activities.

 

Donations due by Friday, November 15th

• A pledge form and envelope will be sent home in Tuesday folders on October 22nd to help you collect and submit your donations. Please return your donations in your Gator Run envelope to your student’s teacher by Friday, November 15th to be eligible for prizes.  You can also make donations online through the PTO Webstore.

 

Please contact Glen Loch PTO’s 2nd VP Allison Loewen  at 2ndvp@glenlochpto.com.