WALKATHON
GUADALUPE WALKATHON (2024)
WHAT IS THE WALKATHON DRIVE?
- GUADALUPE’S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR provides ALL funding for our school-wide supplemental curriculum and programs.
- Our goal of $65K will fully fund and provide continued access to beloved programs & community events such as Music, Dance, Theater, Art, Ceramics, International Fair, Winterfest, and Spring Carnival.
- **This is separate from our recent Classroom Giving Drive, which directly benefits your teacher, classroom, and grade level needs.
- Our target is a BIG number, but with your support, our Grizzlies can achieve anything! Together, we are walking for a great cause!
AT A GLANCE. . .
Theme: Grizzlies are Great! Our Adventures Await!!
Purpose: GHSC’s Main Fundraiser Drive & School-wide Celebration Event
Fundraising Drive Window: Thursday, October 3 – Friday, October 25
- ALL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA of walking, play, treats, and more! 🎉
- 8:45am- Morning assembly on the upper field, all grade levels
- 8:45-10am Assembly & Walking
- 10:45- lunch/recess Additional walking/activities
- Families are encouraged to volunteer, cheer, and walk with our Grizzlies!
- (**Please see requirements for Visitors vs. Spectators / Volunteers)
- Where: Guadalupe Upper Field
Goal: $65,000 raised school-wide
Goal Per Student: $175 raised to fully fund our supplemental curriculum and programs
Donation Collection Format: GHSC Online Toolkit- Individual Student Donation Pages https://ghsc.membershiptoolkit.com
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- We are encouraging each student to set a fundraising goal of $175. If every student is able to meet the challenge, we will surpass our goal for the Walkathon this year!
- Students will ask people to “sponsor” them ahead of the event. Sponsorship is a single donation and not based on laps or minutes walked. These direct donations will support your student(s) and cheer on their participation in our Grizzly Walkathon!
- Sponsors may be friends, family, neighbors, and parents’ co-workers or business associates. Please do not go door-to-door unless you have an adult with you. Sharing on Social Media is left to adult discretion.
- 100% of the donations will benefit Guadalupe students and because Guadalupe Home and School Club (GHSC) is a non-profit, all donations are tax deductible for your sponsors.
REMINDERS FOR DAY-OF WALKATHON EVENT:
- Each student will receive a Grizzly Walkathon t-shirt to wear during our celebration! Shirts will be handed out that morning and worn over clothing.
- Have your child wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Send a labeled water bottle with their name.
- Everyone is welcome!
WANT TO VOLUNTEER or VISIT?
Volunteers: Adult family members can support our students at the event by marking student lap stickers or helping with our Epic Station Activities
- Sign up on our Sign Up Genius for a volunteer spot (coming soon!).
- Make sure you complete the first 2 steps below prior to Walkathon Day:
- Complete USD’s Online Volunteer Code of Conduct Form ahead of time (this is a yearly form you must fill out).
- PRIOR to Walkathon Day, scan your Driver’s License in the school office Raptor System
- Completed the 2 step above? On Walkathon Day sign in on the Volunteer Sheet and wear your pre-printed Volunteer Sticker.
- When your volunteer session is completed, scan your license again and sign out on the Volunteer Sheet.
Visitors/Spectators: Family/Friends who simply want to cheer on your child can watch on the periphery of the upper track!
- Complete USD’s Online Volunteer Code of Conduct Form ahead of time (this is a yearly form that all visitors must fill out if coming onto campus). Save your confirmation email!
- Upon showing verification of your completed form, you will receive a visitor sticker to wear visibly.
- We ask that visitors remain only on the upper field during the event (8:30-10:00am)
AWARDS & INCENTIVES
COMPANY MATCHING NOTE: These generous programs are integral to our fundraising drive but unfortunately cannot count towards your student’s awards/incentives due to equity, company processing timelines, and varying company matching “direct benefit” parameters.
Classroom & Individual Prizes
Adventurer T-Shirts
- Each student will receive a commemorative Grizzly Walkathon shirt to wear on the morning of the event and beyond!
Allergy-Friendly Cold Treat on Walkathon Day
- Each class will enjoy a yummy treat to celebrate their fundraising efforts and our Grizzly Pride!
Travel-Tastic Pizza Party with Mrs. Barocio!
- Every student who raises a minimum of $200 will enjoy a pizza party with our amazing principal! (date tbd)
TOP Fundraiser Prizes
- Top Grade Levels Winners-
- Each top fundraiser from TK/ K, 1st, & 2nd will win a Pedal Go Cart!
- Each top fundraiser from 3rd, 4th, & 5th will win an Electric Scooter!
- The Top Overall fundraiser will receive 4 season passes to Great America!!
TIERED Fundraiser Drawings
- Each student who raises a minimum of $100 will receive at least 1 entry into our prize drawings!
| Minimum $ Raised | Entries into Prize Drawing |
|---|---|
| $175 | 1 |
| $225 | 2 |
| $275 | 3 |
| $325 | 4 |
| $375 | 5 |
Our TREK-riffic Prizes… (There will be 18 prize winners!!)
- $25 Gift Cards to Target Juice (2) & YoPop (2)
- $50 Gift Cards to Golf Land (2) & Lazy Dog (2)
- Instax Mini Camera bundle (2)
- Adventure-themed Squishmallows (1 mini set, 1 large)
- Ultra HD Under Water Camera with microSD card & hand grip (1)
- Squichmallow Travel Accessory Kit(1)
- Outdoor Adventure Exploration Kit (3)
- 3Doodler Essentials #D Pen Set (1)
QUESTIONS??
Please contact Becky Fan and Chantel Anderson at [email protected]
(PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE FRONT OFFICE)
You can set up your fundraising page at http://ghsc.membershiptoolkit.com
We believe every student, faculty member, and family member is part of this awesome community! GHSC and our school thanks you for your continued generosity and support!