By now, most likely all of you have heard about the extra added incentive tied to the Walk-a-thon this year. YES...if the students raise $7,000, I will have my hair buzzed! (Thank you CARES Heroes!!!) With approximately 1 week to go, please assist your child in their fundraising efforts and have all raised dollars returned to Grainwood by Wednesday, May 21. More importantly, I want to remind everyone why we have a walk-a-thon and the role it plays to assist Grainwood students and families. Years ago, when Grainwood moved away from participating in the all-district elementary carnival (now on hiatus), we wanted a fundraiser that promoted healthy habits and provided 100% profit. It was also important that volunteer hours for such an event were reasonable and could accommodate family involvement. We found this in the #GetUpNGo!
Almost every dollar raised this year will be set-aside for future improvements to our school's playground, which includes equipment and blacktop. (New blacktop alone will cost $56K.) While there are no specific plans in order, PTC is dedicated to putting these funds aside and accumulating dollars over the course of a few years to assist in the necessary upgrades for both the playground and blacktop. (District dollars would also be included.)
Please come join us next Thursday, May 22 at about 1:30 PM for the third annual #GetUpNGo. Walk or watch, come be a part of our wonderful new tradition!
Sincerely (but a bit nervous),
Patrick Glynn
Principal
P.S. My barber gladly offered to participate on her day off!
