Help Needed for Laps for Learning fundraising event this fall, 2019! Available in late August and early September. We need someone who is willing to help coordinate our already robust group of volunteers, or someone who would be willing to be in charge of marketing. If you can help, please consider joining this fantastic team of parents! This fundraiser is the biggest we do, and is such a positive experience. Please reach out to PTA President, Serena Cherry if you are interested. Thank you for your support!

LAPS FOR LEARNING
2018 5K RUN/WALK

Olde Creek’s Biggest Fundraiser!

Saturday, September 22, 2018
7:30 a.m. Arrival Time
8:00 a.m. Start Time

2018 Schoolwide Fundraising Goal: $15,000

Laps for Learning is a fun event that raises money for classroom resources, student experiences, fund technology purchases for our classrooms, and field trips. The course is a closed course (the streets involved are closed to traffic) that goes around the block in front of the school 5 times. The 5K route is lined with parent volunteers to cheer and encourage students. Participants do not need to complete all 5 laps. Students are lined up by grade with the start of the 5k staggered so older (bigger) students start first. This event is open to everyone – not just OCES students!

Laps for Learning forms were sent home with students on the first day of school. The forms are also available above.

To Do:

1. Register. You can register online or return the registration form to your child’s teacher.

2. Get Sponsors. Ask friends and family to be a sponsor! They can donate a flat amount or an amount per lap. Online Pledges are available, but the PTA prefers cash/check pledges in order to forgo processing fees. Money raised is collected after the 5k. Please do not bring the money raised to the Laps for Learning event. Checks should be made payable to OCES PTA.

3. Sign Up to Volunteer. Volunteers are essential to make this event happen! Sign-up to volunteer here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A044EA8AD2CA20-laps

Fundraising Prizes

Participants who raise at least $30 get a t-shirt in October or November
Raffle prizes for participants who raise more than $100:
- Flight Trampoline Park: Free Open Jump
- Cinema Arts: Free Movie Tickets
- Woody’s Ice Cream: Free Ice Cream Cone
Raffle prizes for participants who raise more than $250:
- Great Country Farms: “Bluemont Experience Package” includes a season pass to Great Country Farms, and tasting experiences at Bluemont Vineyard, and Dirt Farm Brewery
- Bowl America – Bowling Party for 6 includes 2 free games per person, shoes and two pitchers (non-alcoholic)
The classroom with the highest number of participants and the highest average amount of funds raised will earn an ice cream party.
If the school reaches its goal of $15,000, students will have a pajama day with a movie in the gym!

Small Business Opportunity

If you, a family member or a friend own a small business and would like to donate $250 or more towards this great cause, please contact Monica Tucker at Laps4learning@gmail.com. We will put the company logo on the Laps for Learning t-shirt!