Colts Trot Fun(d) Run
Green Valley Elementary School’s annual fall fun run event, invites students and families to raise awareness and fundraise in support of the mission of Green Valley Learning Fund.
This turkey trot inspired jog-a-thon style fundraiser is run by parent volunteers. It is a fun and health-centric event that brings the entire community together for a special cause!
HOW IT WORKS:
1.Students are asked to obtain pledges for running or walking laps around the track, which will be collected online through the (free!!) platform 99Pledges.
Donors can choose a flat-fee donation or $ per lap to sponsor their student(s)
The minimum number of laps which a donor will be billed is 24 laps and maximum of 36 laps. On average each student will complete 24 laps.
COLLECTING PLEDGES:
Check your email for your personal invite from 99 Pledges/GVLF on November 12th
Click on Private Profile Page link to personalize your student(s) page including adding a photo, personal goal*, and message.
Share your student(s) page(s) or QR code with friends and family!
*The default goal is $100 per student to reach our goal of $50,000. You can update your student’s goal at any time to help bring the most support!
All students will receive a Colts Trot Fun Run shirt on November 19. Students should wear comfortable athletic wear and shoes, and bring water bottle!
Each grade is encouraged to dress/accessorize in their spirit color!
Each grade will run/walk around a track at the back of Green Valley’s campus (grass or blacktop depending on weather).
Due to the size of the GV track, one lap around the track equals three laps for pledges.
CLASS RUN SCHEDULE:
Wacky Wednesday Bell Schedule
8am - 12:50pm
2ND GRADE
8:20 - 9:00am
Spirit Color: Orange
1ST GRADE
9:00 - 9:40am
Spirit Color: Red
TK/K
9:40 - 10:20am
Spirit Color: Yellow
4TH GRADE
10:20 - 11:00am
Spirit Color: Light Blue
5TH GRADE
11:00 - 11:40am
Spirit Color: Royal Blue
3RD GRADE
12:00 - 12:40pm
Spirit Color: Purple
RAINY DAY ROUTE
Including if there has been significant rain in the days leading up to the run, as the grass on the field will quickly turn into a mud-bog if 466 students run on it all day long!
The Fine Print:
For pledges to count toward prizes, they need to be received by Thursday, November 20th at noon. We will accept donations received after this, but they will not count toward incentive prize eligibility.
All students will receive a Colts Trot Fun Run shirt on November 19. Students should wear comfortable athletic wear and shoes, and bring water bottle!
On the day of Colts Trot, each grade will run/walk around a track at the back of Green Valley’s campus (grass or blacktop depending on weather).
Parking Advisory: Please be aware that parking in our front lot will be extremely limited. If the weather permits, we highly encourage you to consider walking to the school.
Entrance: All spectators must enter the school only through the front gate.
Immediate Exit Required: For the safety and focus of all students, we cannot have any adults lingering on campus. As soon as your student has completed their run, you must exit the campus immediately.
Due to the size of the GV track, one lap around the track equals three laps for pledges.
Incentives this year will focus on teamwork as a class and grade, earning experiences like a Pajama Day, Movie Party, and of course some treat prizes like donuts, a pizza party, etc.
The Prizes!
ColtsTrot Bookmark!
Every student who sends share link/invitation via 99 pledges participant profile to at least one person by Nov. 13
Extra PE
The grade with the most share link/invitations sent via 99 pledges participant profile by Nov. 13 earns extra PE with Coach Matt!
PJ Day
Any class that collects 50 donation pledges (gifts) by Nov. 14 earns a PJ and stuffy day!
Movie Party
The first three classes to collect 75 donation pledges (gifts) by Nov. 16 earn a class movie party!
Donut Party
The first two classes to collect 100 donation pledges (gifts) by Nov. 18 earn Donuts!
Extra Makers Space
The first class to collect 150 donation pledges (gifts) earn extra Makers Space time with Mrs. Goering!
Pizza Party
The class who raises the most funds in each grade by Nov. 20 will earn a Pizza Party!
The Golden Runner!!
The class who runs the most laps will earn the honor of hosting the Top Trotters Trophy for the year.
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The Green Valley Learning Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds to bridge the gap between state funding and the actual cost of the full educational experience we strive for our children to have. The Learning Fund is not affiliated with PTA. Click here to learn more.
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Learning Fund is an Education Fund committed to funding classroom Instructional Assistants (IA’s), a STEAM-inspired Maker’s Space, extended GV Librarian hours, math and reading intervention programs and resources, organized lunchtime sports, and more. These programs are NOT funded by our district.
Without the additional funding from our families, we would not be able to offer these programs to our children and further enrich their education. Click here to learn more.
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We offer multiple sponsorship levels and underwriting opportunities with various recognition and promotional benefits. Please contact greenvalley.edfundevents@srvef.org to inquire about sponsorship.
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Each grade will run laps for approx. 30 mins
Each time they complete a lap, parent volunteers will mark the back of their shirt
Parents and loved ones are welcome to attend to cheer on their student
Expect fun music and good times, we need lots of help cheering on these kids as they learn more about exercising and giving back to their community!
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YES! There are lots of roles our committee needs help with in the lead up to the event:
Planning
Procuring sponsorships
Communications
And more!
You can also help by sharing your student’s event with friends, family, and co-workers to help raise money for the school!
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This special fundraising event offers year-round volunteer opportunities or for all skill-levels and backgrounds. Please contact greenvalley.edfundvp@srvef.org to inquire about joining a sub-committee.