Support the joggers by donating here!
Vashon PTO is hosting a Jog-a-thon for Chautauqua Elementary School students on June 20 (families are welcome to cheer on their joggers - specific jog times by grade outlined below) at the McMurray Field!
Through the Jog-a-thon we are raising money to support the programs your kids love, such as:
-Spirit Wear Sales
-Popcorn or Hot Cocoa Fridays monthly throughout the year
-Harvest Festival
-Holiday Shop
-Bingo Night
-Poetry Slam
-Scholastic Book Fair
-Orca Reads program
-Chess Club
-Field Day
In addition to funding the many fun and community building events listed above, Vashon PTO provides the funds to ensure equity for low-income students and families so all Chautauqua students are able to receive spirit-wear, year-books, school pictures, and participate in activities like Harvest Festival, the Holiday Shop, and the Scholastic Book Fair.
We are excited for this opportunity that will allow our entire elementary student body to work together towards a common goal that will directly benefit and sustain the programs they love. Our Jog-A-Thon will be a fun and empowering experience for all students and will be facilitated as a part of the normal school day. The program is meant to be a cooperative effort and will not be a competition. Donations will be accepted without attribution to a single student or classroom and will all be allocated to one "pot" that will benefit the entire student body! But when you make your donation, be sure to add a 'shout out' to your jogger (or all joggers!) - Shout outs will be shown on the screen in the front entryway leading up to June 20.
Jog times by grade:
Grade 1 - 11:15 - 11:25
Multi Age - 11:25 - 11:35
Grade 2 - 11:35 - 11:45
Grades 3 and 4 - 11:50 - 12:00
Kindergarten - 12:00 - 12:10
Grade 5 - 12:10 - 12:20
Popcorn Fridays are the 3rd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted)
Chess Club will run October-January and February-May (signups will come out September)
Vashon Family Feast
We collect Thriftway and IGA receipts from our Chautauqua and McMurray families that we then tally up and turn in to Thriftway and IGA for a generous donation of 1% of the total sales from those receipts. It's a great way to support Vashon PTO just by doing your normal shopping.
At Chautauqua: Drop them off at the Orca Pod (the structure just inside the front doors of the school with the daily joke) where you will find a wooden box with a label for the Thriftway receipt program.
At McMurray: Drop them off to the box in the front office.
Find out available volunteer openings! Both on-going commitments and one-time spots are needed.
Come to a PTO meeting or bring your kids to one of Vashon PTO's fun events!
TEACHERS
The PTO recognizes our excellent staff and teachers by providing snacks and treats for meetings and appreciation week, as well as special project financing and books through the book fair.
STUDENTS
The PTO provides opportunities for fellowship and activities for students, including Poetry Night, Chess Club, Science Night, Bingo Night and Popcorn/Hot Cocoa Fridays.
FAMILIES
We support Vashon families by creating activities they can enjoy together, such as the Harvest Festival and Holiday Shop, as well as building relationships with parents through meetings and volunteerism.
THE BENEFITS OF AN ACTIVE PTO
Joining the PTO keeps families informed about their child's school life and allows them to contribute to their child's learning experience. The Vashon PTO offers an opportunity for parents to be involved in their child's education and community. It also creates a sense of community by connecting parents with one another. The Vashon PTO hosts speakers teach families about communication, parenting skills, understanding their child's learning style, community resources, and building strong parent-child relationships.
The Vashon PTO strives to ensure that all students have equitable access to school events and activities. To support students and their families, the PTO works behind the scenes to ensure that all students have access to yearbooks, activities and spirit wear.
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