Let’s get moving! Phantom Lake Elementary PTA is having a Move-A-Thon fundraising event on Friday, May 17, 2024 during lunch recess (K-2: 12:25-12:50 and 3-5: 12:00-12:25) and after school from 3:10-5:00!
The Move-A-Thon fundraiser gives students the opportunity to have fun moving, walking, jogging, or running laps around the school turf field during recess and after school from 3:10-5:00. Each student raises money by collecting donations from friends and family members.
Students should wear their grade color and comfortable shoes.
Each student MUST have permission to participate in the Move-A-Thon during lunch recess and/or after school. Please Fill out one permission slip per student here: https://forms.gle/aDySSKA8kfxvmMVd7.
DONATIONS
Please help us meet our goal of raising $25,000 for our school!
The money raised by students goes directly to support the students and staff at PLE for:
- More Instructional support for teachers and aides for all grades
- School supplies for every student in the school
- Field Trips, special guests and workshops
- Learning tools and classroom supplies for teachers
- Scholarships
- And so much more!
Donations can be made Friday, May 3, 2024 - Monday, May 20, 2024.
Donations are tax deductible and eligible for corporate matching. Please check with your employer to see if they will match your donation.
Cash or check can be dropped off at the front desk or mailed to:
Phantom Lake Elementary PTA
1050 160th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98008
In the for section please write the student’s name and grade.
99 Pledges will be used as the fundraising platform for the Move-A-Thon (https://99pledges.com/how-it-works/). Each student will have a personal Move-A-Thon page. An email from 99 Pledges will be sent out to the parent or guardian to access their child’s personal page. Simply share the link with friends and family to make a donation. If you have trouble accessing your child’s personal Move-A-Thon page please email phantomlakepta@gmail.com.
PRIZES
All students will receive a frozen treat during lunch recess for their participation in the Move-A-Thon.
Move-A-Thon individual student laps:
Students will receive a prize for every 10 laps completed. Capped at 60 laps (6 prizes).
Various prizes to choose from: squishes, fidget toys, stickers, bubbles, pencils, play-doh, snacks, etc.
Students can pick up their prizes after school at the Move-A-Thon or the following Monday if they cannot attend the after school event.
Move-A-Thon individual student fundraising goal:
Goal $250 Prize: $5 Menchie’s gift card |
Goal: $500 Prize: $10 Dave and Busters gift card |
Goal: $1,000 Prize $20 Dave and Busters gift card |
Gift cards will be passed out by Friday, May 24.
Top Fundraiser in each class:
Prize: Lunch (pizza and treats) with Mrs. Snookal.
VOLUNTEERING
This event is 100% volunteer-run and we need your help to make it happen. Can you give 30 minutes to one hour of your time during school hours or after school? Sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAAAD22A7FA7-49225087-moveathon#/.
During school hours, volunteers must be pre-cleared by Bellevue School District: https://bsd405.org/get-involved/volunteer. If you're not sure of your status email status email volunteer@bsd405.org or call 425-456-4154.
AFTER SCHOOL TAILGATE PARTY
Students are invited to stay after school and continue the Move-A-Thon. A parent or guardian must complete a permission slip by Wednesday, May 15 for each student attending after school.
The PTA is not responsible for any child unattended after school. A parent, guardian or chaperone must be present.
Join us for pizza! Purchase a slice of cheese pizza, a drink and a snack for $5. Pre purchase your ticket here: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/phantomlakepta/moveathon_tickets. A limited amount of pizza and treats can be purchased with cash or card at the playground during the event after school. It highly encouraged to pre-purchase your ticket.
FAQS
HOW ARE LAPS TRACKED?
Students will receive a lap card on the day of the event.
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?
Fundraising Prize –
Goal $250 Prize: $5 Menchie’s gift card
Goal: $500 Prize: $10 Dave and Busters gift card
Goal: $1,000 Prize $25 Dave and Busters gift card
Top Fundraiser in each class –
Lunch (pizza and treats) with Mrs. Snookal
Lap Prize –
For every 10 laps students can earn one prize toy (squishy, fidget toy, stickers, bubbles, bracelets, pencils, play-doh, snacks, etc.)
HOW DO I GET MY PRIZES?
Fundraising Prize –
Gift cards will be passed out on Friday, May 24.
Lap Prize -
Students must turn in their lap card to receive their prizes.
Students can collect their lap prizes after school on the day of the move-a-thon.
Students who are unable to attend after school can collect their prizes on Monday, May 20.
WHAT DO THE FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT?
The money raised by students goes directly to support the students and staff at PLE for:
- More Instructional support for teachers and aides for all grades
- School supplies for every student in the school
- Field Trips, special guests and workshops
- Learning tools and classroom supplies for teachers
- Scholarships
- And so much more!
HOW DO I MAKE A DONATION?
Donate here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/phantomlakeeagles
Donations can be made Friday, May 3, 2024 through Monday, May 20, 2024.
Donations are tax deductible and eligible for corporate matching. Please check with your employer to see if they will match your donation.
Cash or check can be dropped off at the front desk or mailed to:
Phantom Lake Elementary PTA
1050 160th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98008
In the for section please write the student’s name and grade
HOW TO RAISE DONATIONS
Call/Text/Email friends, family and neighbors!
Sample text to use from 99 Pledges:
Dear Friends and Family,
I’m so excited to be participating in my schools Move-A-Thon! We can move, walk, jog or run laps around the school turf field to show support for our school and raise funds for school supplies for each student, instructional support for teachers and aides, field trips, special guests and workshops, learning tools and classroom supplies for teachers, scholarships and so much more!
Our school goal is $25,000. Will you sponsor me to help support my school? Click the link to make a donation.
Thank you for your support!
VOLUNTEER
Over 100 volunteers are needed for a successful Move-A-Thon. Parents/Guardians are requested to sign up for at least one shift. All jobs allow you time to cheer, and move with your student(s).
Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAAAD22A7FA7-49225087-moveathon#/.
PIZZA CELEBRATION
Join us for pizza! Purchase a slice of cheese pizza, a drink and a snack for $5. Pre purchase your ticket here: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/phantomlakepta/moveathon_tickets. A limited amount of pizza and treats can be purchased with cash or card at the playground during the event after school. It highly encouraged to pre-purchase your ticket.
WHO WATCHES MY CHILD AFTER SCHOOL?
A parent, guardian, or designated chaperone is responsible for the supervision of their child at the move-a-thon after school hours beginning at 3:10pm.
WHAT IF IT RAINS ON THE DAY OF THE MOVE-A-THON
The move-a-thon will not be cancelled if it is raining. Please send your students to school with appropriate clothing and shoes – including rain gear.
DO THE KIDS GET REFRESHMENTS?
Water will be provided to all students during the move-a-thon. All students will receive a frozen treat during the move-a-thon at lunch recess.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
No