JOG-A-THON 2008

April 20, 2008

Congratulations Wave Runners!

The final grand total that you earned was

$65,752.80!

We congratulate the entire Courreges Community for a generous donation of $65,752.80 in the Jog-A-Thon.  We would like to thank everyone for your outstanding supporting of JAT, which is our main fund raiser of the year.  Special thanks also to Nicola Weiss and Melinda Lynch, and the entire JAT Team for leading and organizing the event.  We like to report all donations have been accurately counted and collected, and all matching gift forms have been submitted.  We appreciate your time, effort, and generous support!

March 31, 2008

Prize Day Wish List

We are looking for donations for the following:

• Limo Ride

• Bike

• IPod

• Tickets to Disneyland

• Tickets to Sea World

• Scrip Gift Cards - designate for JAT Prize

Thank you very much!

March 10, 2008

2008 Jog-A-Thon Tax Receipt Letter

You many download a tax receipt form letter by clicking here.  You will need to attached a copy of your canceled check along with the receipt.  Thank you very much.

March 5, 2008

Jog-A-Thon Kickoff Presentation

See the Kickoff Presentation that inspired your child(ren) to be "Wave Runners" for this year's Jog-A-Thon.  To view, click here:  2008 Jog-A-Thon Kickoff Presentation

February 28, 2008

Jog A Thon Urgent Requests!

Dear Parents:

The countdown is on for the 2008 Jog-A-Thon! As you heard the students really enjoyed their Kick Off Assembly! We are working hard on making Jog-A-Thon Day as successful and fun for them. And, we need your help to do so!

Thank you again for your generous support for the 2008 Jog A Thon! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 714-963-5258.  Thank you!

Nicola Weiss and Melinda Lynch
2008 Jog A Thon Committee
 

February 4, 2008

Dear Courreges Parents, Family and Friends:

Today, your student participated in our JOG-A-THON 2007 Pep Rally!  The Jog-a-thon is Courreges’ major fundraising event.  Each year our children, families, and community make an outstanding effort in support of this event and our school.  Monies raised by JOG-A-THON pay for “extras” not otherwise possible with regular school funds:  field trips, our computer lab aide, supplemental instructional materials and books, assemblies, school enhancements and much more!  This year, Courreges needs us as much as ever as state and district budgets remain uncertain.

Many generous parents and community businesses have already begun donating time, funds, and prizes.         

SPONSOR/PLEDGE SHEETS  -  due March 11th

§  Sponsors may be parents, relatives, friends, neighbors and/or businesses.  Please remember to be safe and always have a parent with you.  Never go alone to solicit sponsors. 

§  Pledges can either be per lap or a fixed dollar amount.  (FYI: students in grades K-2 average 20-30 laps; students in grades 3-5 average 15-34 larger track laps.)  

§  Some employers - check with yours! - will even donate monies to match charitable gifts made by their employees (YOU!).

§  Please be sure to complete ALL of the information on your sponsor/pledge sheet!

JOG-A-THON 2007 -  March 13^th (modified day) from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

All students will run, jog or walk around the school track as many times as possible in a one-hour period.   There is a 15-minute warm-up prior to the event. Joggers can stop to rest at any time…and plenty of water is provided.  Parents are welcome to attend and many volunteers are needed!

§  Students are requested to wear comfortable “tennis shoes” and clothing for running.

§  For fun and team spirit, students are encouraged to wear Courreges colors or spirit-wear OR classroom “team-wear” such as caps or bandanas.

§  Morning meals should be light.

PLEDGE COLLECTION - due April 1^st

On JOG-A-THON day, your student’s Sponsor/Pledge Sheet will be returned to him/her with a Collection Envelope.  The sheet will indicate how many laps were run and the amount(s) due:

§  Pledges should be collected as soon as possible.

§  Checks are acceptable and should be made payable to “Courreges PTA.”  Families are encouraged to collect all cash pledges then write one check to the PTA for the total amount.

§  All monies are due by the above deadline in order to be eligible for prizes.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

   While this is a fun, non-competitive event, students earn fantastic individual and class prizes as reward for their participation…and invaluable contribution to their school!   A prize list will be sent home prior to the prize selection day.

Thank you…Jog-a-thon Committee 2008

February 4, 2008

Jog A Thon Wishlist:

Dear Parents:

Are you looking to get involved with the 2008 Jog A Thon but don’t have time to donate?  Why not donate an item from our wishlist instead!  If you would like to contribute to any of the items below, please leave them in the Jog A Thon Basket in the office.  Your support and donation is greatly appreciated!

Scrips Donations:

• Looking to donate Scrips?  We would enjoy any gift card donation!  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE CARD!  Thank you!

Prize Donations:

• Do you have any unwanted gifts, toys, certificates or would like to make a donation?  We can use it!  Thank you!

3 oz cups:

• We are in need of about 3000 3oz cups for the thirsty runners on Jog A Thon Day!  Thank you!

Gatorade/Powerade/Kirkland Brand Donations (12 oz Size):

• We are looking to give each runner a Gatorade after Jog A Thon to quench their thirst.  If you are out shopping we would love a donation!  Thank you!

Baskets:

• Have any Gift basket sitting around taking up space, collecting dust and looking for a new home?  We would be happy to put them to use!  Thank you!

Prizes:

• Limo Ride

• TV, DVD Player, Stereo

• Amusement Park Tickets, Sports Events, Movies, Concerts etc.

• Lego, Books, Nintendo etc.

Thank you again for your generous support for the 2008 Jog A Thon!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 714-963-5258.  Thank you!

Nicola Weiss and Melinda Lynch 

2008 Jog A Thon Committee

February 4, 2008

2008 Volunteer Request on JAT Day

Dear Parents:

We are looking for a great group of Volunteers for Jog-A-Thon Day.  Yes, we need you!  You are the ones who made this go smooth last year and we are hoping to have your help again!

We will need Volunteers for the following areas of Jog-A-Thon:

• set up on JAT morning.

• for the Water Tables.

• for the classes to mark the laps.

• to pick up the Popsicles that morning and divide them up for the classes.

• to help break down the JAT set up afterwards.

If you can help in any capacity at all, please let us know!  Send us an e-mail, leave us a note in our JAT Basket in the Front Office or give us a call!  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you again for your generous support for the 2008 Jog A Thon! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 714-963-5258.

Thank you!

Nicola Weiss                          Melinda Lynch 

cn.weiss@verizon.net            melinda.lynch3@verizon.net

2008 Jog A Thon Committee

January 14, 2008 - D.O.U.G. Flyer

What are D.O.U.G.'s?
 

It’s Jog-a-thon time again and we need your D.O.U.G.’s!

A D.O.U.G. is a duplicate or unwanted gift. We will put your D.O.U.G. to good use as an incentive prize to reward students who work hard to collect pledges and run laps to raise money for Courreges.

Just bring your excess toys and gifts to the school office and place them in the “gift box”. Put your name,
student’s name and room number on your donation and we will provide you with a receipt for a tax deduction.

Any questions?

Call Nicola Weiss 714-963-5258 or Melinda Lynch 714-962-9123

January 14, 2008 - Kickoff Flyer

How crucial are Jog-a-thon funds to Courreges?

You may be surprised to find out which educational opportunities your children enjoy that are made possible only through the fundraising efforts of the PTA.

Below is a portion of the educational programs funded completely through your donations. The information is from the PTA’s final financial report for the 2006/2007 school year:

The only reason these programs continue to exist at our school is because once a year our families step up and generously support our Jog-a-thon.

Your child’s pledge card is due MARCH 11, 2008, but feel free to keep gathering pledges and add them to your card when it’s returned to you after the Jog-a-thon.
Let’s do the impossible again:

$75,000!

Note: A copy of the 2006/2007 Budget is posted by the PTA File Cabinets for your review