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St. John School Jog-a-thon presented by Atlas Construction Specialties

Students worked hard last week at the 9th annual St. John School Jog-a-thon!  Parents, students, and volunteers, your enthusiasm and support made this year’s Jog-a-thon another success.  Congratulations on a job well done!  Fundraising ends on October 1, and we’re aiming for 100% participation.  Currently, the total amount raised is over $104,000!  Thank you St. John Community for your generous donations.  Visit our 99Pledges homepage to make your donation or to view the latest class standings.

Prizes

Jog-a-thon Celebration Day will on Thursday, October 14.  There are several prizes up for grabs:

• • Springfree Trampoline – Back again this year!  For every $200 raised per family, your family name will be added to a raffle to win a Springfree Trampoline.  Increase your odds of winning…your family will earn an additional raffle entry for every $50 donation beyond $200.  Turn in your donations by October 1st.  Drawing will be held on October 14.  Thank you, Springfree Trampoline!
  • Punish the Principals – Back by popular demand, the GRADE that raises the most money by October 1 will get to punish Principal O’Leary and Vice Principal Kelley with water balloons!  3rd grade – you are in the lead, followed by 7th grade and 1st grade!
  • Cash Grabbin’ Gecko – Families with over $300 in donations by October 1 qualify students to participate in the popular Cash Grabbin’ Gecko game on October 14.
  • Free Dress Day – You have earned a FREE DRESS day for exceeding our fundraising goal of $80,000!  Free dress for the school will be on Jog-a-thon Celebration Day, Thursday, October 14.

Thank You Volunteers 

Thank you to the many volunteers who came out to help during Jog-a-thon week.  We could not have done it without you!  Thank you:  Emily Fazio, Justin Dempsey-Chiam, Lynne Houserman, John Houserman, Allan Quiaoit, Ellen McLaughlin, Aleah Valley, Nick Valley, Paige McNerthney, Sarah Gattis, Andrea Roff, Melissa Riddington, Paige Werner, Anne Gerich, Sara Dean, Robin Vega, Ciara Byars, Alan Byars, Josh Coolbaugh, Amy Vithayathil, Maile Sullivan, Kim Angelis, Kara Dacquisto, Andrew Exnicios, Lauren Exnicios, Shannon Clarke, Lauren Schiltz, Alicia Brink, Witney Williams, Sonya Heltshe, Angela Dunleavy, Trisha Quigley, Madeline Pennington, Jennifer Bergman, Celina Glassburn, Sam Glassburn, Jessica Christofferson, Debbie Oximana, Georgina Murphy, Steve Seitz, Lisa Mendenhall, Ali Feary, Kelly Kasper, Rachel Lambert, Kathy Beck.  Our apologies to anyone we might have missed, but we truly appreciate all who volunteered their time.  A special thank you to our 2021 Jog-a-thon Team: Brandi Dagg, Tracy Smith, and Sue Pierce!

Thank You Sponsors

St. John School Jog-a-thon presented by Atlas Construction Specialties

Jog-a-thon is next week!  Students in Pre-K through 8th grade will run/walk a course on and around campus during a scheduled time from September 22 – 24.  Parents are encouraged to come and cheer on their kids!  View the Jog-a-thon schedule here to find out what day and time your child(ren) will be running.  In case you missed it, watch the 2021 Jog-a-thon kick-off video and make sure to read the 2021 Jog-a-thon information packet for details on scheduled jog times, PRIZES and more!

Fundraising Status
Thank you St. John families and friends!  We have raised over $50,000 toward our goal of $80,000.  Jog-a-thon donations are collected through our personalized webpage at 99Pledges.  You should have received an email on September 8 from 99Pledges with a link to your student’s pledge page. Simply share your link with friends and family and make your flat or per lap donation. If you don’t receive a link, you can search and find your student’s page here.

Prizes

• • $25 Scrip Raffle – Students of families with $150 or more in donations by this Friday, September 17 will be entered into a $25 scrip raffle.  Turn in your coupon to your homeroom teacher.
  • Jog-a-thon Theme Song – The CLASS with the most donations by 12 noon on Monday, September 20 will choose the 2021 Jog-a-thon theme song.  Mr. Bretz’ 8th grade class is currently in the lead followed closely by Mrs. Traywick’s 3rd grade class and Mr. Tice’s 7th grade class! 
  • Springfree Trampoline – Back again this year!  For every $200 raised per family, your family name will be added to a raffle to win a Springfree Trampoline.  Increase your odds of winning…your family will earn an additional raffle entry for every $50 donation beyond $200.  Turn in your donations by October 1st.  Thank you, Springfree Trampoline!
  • Cash Grabbin’ Gecko – Families with over $300 in donations by October 1st qualify students to participate in the popular Cash Grabbin’ Gecko game.
  • Punish the Principals – Back by popular demand, the GRADE that raises the most money by October 1st will get to punish Principal O’Leary and Vice Principal Kelley with water balloons!  7th Grade – you are in the lead!  8th grade and 3rd grade aren’t far behind! 
  • Free Dress Day for the school if we meet our goal of $80,000 by October 1st.

Volunteers Needed

Thank you to those who have already signed up to volunteer.  We need a few more volunteers to help us on Jog-a-thon days.  Sign up here to help our school have a successful and fun event!  Please see the Run Schedule for your child’s scheduled jog time.

Jog-a-thon T-shirts
Shirts will be sent home on Wednesday, September 15.  Students, color your shirts and prepare to dress crazy for Jog-a-thon day!

Thank You Sponsors!

Let Your Imagination Run Free! The St. John School Jog-a-thon presented by Atlas Construction Specialties will take place September 22 – 24.   Students in Pre-K through 8th grade are encouraged to participate in this fun fundraiser for St. John School. Rain or shine, students will run/walk a course in and around campus at a scheduled time from September 22 – 24.   Check out the 2021 Jog-a-thon kick-off video and make sure to read the 2021 Jog-a-thon information packet for details on scheduled jog times, PRIZES and more!

Fundraising Starts Today!
Jog-a-thon donations are collected through our personalized webpage at 99Pledges.  Our goal is to raise $80,000.  Today you will receive an email from 99Pledges with a link to your student’s pledge page. Simply share your link with friends and family and make your flat or per lap donation. If you don’t receive a link, you can search and find your student’s page here.  Students of families with $150 or more in donations by this Friday, September 10 will be entered into a $25 scrip raffle.  Turn in your coupon to your homeroom teacher.

Volunteers Needed

We will need a few volunteers to help us on Jog-a-thon days.  Sign up here to help our school have a successful and fun event!  Please refer to the Jog-a-thon packet for your child’s scheduled jog time.

Jog-a-thon T-shirts
Shirts will be distributed to students during the week of September 13. 

Thank You Sponsors!

2021 Jog-a-Thon – Save the Dates! 

We are looking forward to our 9th annual Jog-a-Thon, presented by Atlas Construction Specialties! Fundraising will kick off on Wednesday, September 8th.  Look for an email from 99Pledges with a link to your child’s fundraising page.  Jog-a-thon will take place September 22 – September 24.  Please read the Jog-a-thon Information packet that was distributed at your child’s Meet ‘n Greet for additional information on dates, prizes, and more!

Thank You Sponsors!

Volunteer for the Jog-a-thon!

• Winners will receive a $25 Scrip card of their choice!
• Artwork should be hand drawn by the student in one-color ink.