Originally delivered on 9/17/2024 6:01 am

SUBJECT: Sandburg PTO News

Sandburg Families,

Enjoy dinner tonight at Mici's to support Sandburg.  Dine-in or order online with the code GIVEBACK and Sandburg will receive 20%!  

Run4Funds website is ready to go!  This event is more than just a fundraiser – it will be an all student participation activity during school hours that will be fun, promote good fitness and drive school spirit. 

This is our 10th annual Run4Funds and is Sandburg's biggest fundraiser of the year. We are trying to raise $60,000 and we can’t do it without your help!  Students can earn class and school-wide prizes & events. The funds this year will be used to benefit all of our students.

This year’s goal is roughly $125 per student – easily attainable!  The best strategy is to help your student start finding sponsors & donors right away.  Use the family resources page, and send an email to family and friends to get us off to a great start.  Classes with 40 emails sent by 9/24 earn a prize!

Contributions from the run support:

  • Paraprofessional Staffing

  • School Technology Additions

  • Staff Appreciation

  • Furniture and School Equipment Needs (just to name a few!)


Mark Your Calendar

Sept. 17th | 1st Grade Farm Field Trip

Sept. 17th | Mici Italian Out & About

Sept. 18th | Run4Funds Assembly Day

Sept. 21st | Cherry Knolls Home Tour

Sept. 27th | No School - Elementary Planning Day

Sept. 30th | Kona Ice Out & About 2:30-3:30pm

Oct. 3rd | CSSAC Meeting - Sandburg Library 6pm

Oct. 4th | Run 4 Funds

Oct. 4th | Lost & Found Donated

Oct. 16th - 17th | Teacher Conferences

Oct. 22nd | Spooky Streets at Southglenn

Oct. 26th | Sandburg Trunk or Treat 3p-5p


Stay in the know by visiting the Sandburg PTO Website

Hello Sandburg Families! 

The time has come to start helping your student(s) find sponsors (donors) to pledge per-lap donations or flat donation amounts for our Run4Funds!


We are asking each student to set a fundraising goal of $125 in order to reach our $60,000 school fundraising goal. 


Custom fundraising website: Sandburg Run4Funds 

Password: carl24


How to Start:

1.    Use the pre-filled email template on the fundraising website and help your student(s) send informational emails requesting fundraising support to your contacts. 

a.    We suggest you send at least 10 emails per student.

b.    Ask friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc. to support your student(s). 

c.    Donations to our school are eligible for most employee company matching programs. Easily double your donation by asking your employer to match! 

2.    Share information about our fundraiser and a link to donate on your social media pages, and ask your friends on social for their support! 

3.    Track your student(s) donations on our fundraising website and remind/ask your contacts for their support. 

a.    All donations are due Friday, October 11th

b.    If a donor sends cash or check, please put it in an envelope clearly marked with the student name and teacher name, and turn it into the office. Checks should be made out to Sandburg PTO

4.    Help your student(s) win great prizes and rewards by hitting the deadlines and goals below! (Check out the Prize Tab on our website for more info). 


Email Campaign Due by 5pm: Tuesday, September 24th 

Class Prize: Each classroom that collectively sends out at least 40 emails by the Email Campaign Due Date earns Class Weepul #1.


Early-Bird Donations Due: Thursday, September 26th

School Prize: Raise $20,000 by the Early Bird Donation Deadline, and the whole school earns a foam party at school on run day! 


Classroom Prizes: 

$75/Student by 9/26=Spin T-Shirt

$90/Student by 10/6=Class Weepul # 2

$115/Student by 10/11=Pig Races


School Prizes: 

$15,000 by 9/26=Popsicles

$20,000 by 9/26=Foam Party

$27,000 by 10/11=Spirit Hat Day

$33,000 by 10/11=Pajama Day

$40,000 by 10/11=Inflatables @ Field Day

$50,0000 by 10/11=Hydroblast @Field Day

$60,000 by 10/11=Sandy Candy


Individual Prizes: 

$50=13" Twisty Pencil

$100=Crazy Candy

$250=Running Buddy 

$500=Foam/Inflatable Gift Card


Top Dollar Class/Grade

Hamster Ball Party

     

Best Spirit Grade

Spirit Weepul


Questions? Reach out to Monica Dosen: monicascotharris@gmail.com


King Soopers Rewards Program

Every time you swipe your card, put in your alternate ID, order groceries on your app, etc. you could be donating to Sandburg. A percentage of your grocery bill gets donated to Sandburg through the King Soopers Community Rewards Program. It's super easy...click here to learn how to connect Sandburg to your King Soopers account.

Sign-Up: Playground Pals

The easiest, low-commitment way to help out at Sandburg!  A quick 1hr and 15min block to see and hear the fun happening at school.  This program is designed for parents to help the school staff promote an inclusive, safe and fun environment during lunch recess.  It's a great way to add a fun surprise to your child's day - Volunteer!

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