Fundraising

Primary Fundraising Event: Walk-a-thon!

This is a chance to get out as a visible presence in the community, to be physically active and to support our school.  It is hard to miss 350+ uniformed kids walking the neighborhood streets of North Kenwood and Kenwood!

Each classroom participates in the Walk-a-thon as a team: fundraising together, creating walk-day cheers/posters, and walking together.  Stay tuned for your child’s theme color!  Classes will kick off the event with a pep assembly on the playground behind NKO at 9 am.  Then each class will walk along a designated route to a local park, where they’ll have a chance to refuel with snacks and recharge with some free time before heading back to NKO by lunch time.  Awards will be given to the class that raises the most money, as well as the two individual students who raise the most (one girl/one boy).

Our fundraising goal this year is $10,000.  These funds are available to be used throughout the year for enrichment activities and programs.  Any teacher, family or community member may request the use of the funds to improve, support or enrich the students at NKO.  Previous years funds have been used to

  • employ an Art Teacher from the Hyde Park Art Center
  • pay for DreamBox
  • sponsor a 5th grade mural project
  • expand classroom libraries
  • cover the expenses of a bathroom beautification project
  • provide computers and printers to the parent room
  • and more!

If you have projects or ideas to enhance the learning at NKO, submit a funding request to the FTCO to have it voted on.  This is a great way to give the students of NKO additional support and services, beyond the baseline budget.  Our $10,000 goal can be met if each student raises $30!

In addition to financial support, this event is a great way to show your support by volunteering.  Volunteer needs include walking with your child’s class, serving as a crossing guard, patrolling the park at the halfway point, and dividing/distributing snacks.  If you’d like to volunteer, please email Ebony Matthews at [email protected]  with your areas of interest.

 

We look forward to a great year together!



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