Coyote Chronicles
Important Walk-A-Thon Information
September 19, 2022
It's time again for the annual Andover Elementary Walk-a-thon and Family Fun Night hosted by APTCO (Andover Parent Teacher Community Organization).
Please find all the important details in this special edition newsletter.
Walk-A-Thon Funraising:
Collection envelopes are DUE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND - THIS WEEK.
Drawing slips can be turned in daily - 10 winners are drawn each morning.
REMINDER: All the money donated goes directly to the school and supports many of the needs throughout the year.
Spirit Week:
Monday (9/26) - Pajama Day
Tuesday (9/27) Favorite Sports Team Day
Wednesday (9/28) - Look Your Best Day - Also picture day
Thursday (9/29) - Coyote Pride Day - Wear your spirit gear
Friday - (9/30) - Class Theme Day - Communicated by the teacher
Volunteers Needed:
We need MANY more volunteers to make this school wide event a success. Without volunteers like you, we simply cannot have large scale events like Walk-a-thon. Here are the ways you can help:
Set Up/Tear Down - 9/29 and/or 9/30 - Placing boundary flags and event signs.
Event Day Help - Assist students walk with their classrooms and assist with the HUGE inflatable obstacle course.
Event Day Photo Help - Assist teachers organize students, take class photos, or take candid event photos (equipment provided, no experience necessary).
Event Evening Help - Assist students and families as they walk the track, assist with award tallying, pass out award charms.
Please click the links for more details and to sign up.
Walk-A-Thon (School Day Event 9/29/22):
Students will make a lap on the Walk-a-thon track with their class during the school day. Each student, regardless of money raised, participates. Half way through the walk they get to enjoy a run through the HUGE inflatable obstacle course. The walk ends with a class photo that will be published in the yearbook. Each student also receives a commemorative dog tag with a colorful paw charm. For every $25 raised, they receive special gold paw charms. The top 10 earners receive a grand prize pack.
Family Fun Night (Evening Event 9/29/22):
Mark your calendar! Family Fun Night (9/29 5-7PM) is a great way for the community to come together and celebrate the success of the fundraiser. Students and families are encouraged to walk the Walk-a-thon track to earn additional paw charm awards. Food trucks will be available for food and treat purchases. Odie the Coyote will be making a special appearance for a fun dance party!
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