St. John School Jog-a-thon – presented by The Saki Group!
It’s Jog-a-thon Week! Jog-a-thon will take place this Friday, September 15, and parents are encouraged to come cheer on their kids! See the schedule below to find your student’s jog time and check out the 2023 Jog-a-thon information packet for more details. Thank you for your participation in this fundraiser, which supports the school’s operating budget.
Fundraising Status
Thank you to all the St. John families and friends who have donated so far! We have raised over $71,000 toward our goal of $125,000. We still have a way to go to reach our goal, but we can do it! Simply share your link with friends and family and make your flat OR per lap donation. If you didn’t receive a link, you can search and find your student’s page here.
Prizes
- Jog-a-thon Theme Song – Congratulations to Mrs. Kuyper’s second-grade class who won the Jog-a-thon theme song contest. Mrs. Kuyper’s students chose Dua Lipa’s Dance the Night as this year’s Jog-a-thon theme song!
- Gift Card Raffle – Congratulations to Abe E. who won this week’s gift card raffle!
- Cash Grabbin’ Gecko – New this year! ALL STUDENTS will get a chance to play the ever-popular Cash Grabbin’ Gecko game on Jog-a-thon Celebration Day, October 12, if we meet or exceed our school goal of $125,000 by September 22. Let’s go, St. John, we can do it!
- Springfree Trampoline – For the first $200 raised per family, your family name will be added to a raffle to win your own Springfree Trampoline. Your family will earn an additional raffle entry for every $50 donation beyond $200. Turn in your donations by September 22. Thank you to our prize sponsor, Springfree Trampoline.
- Punish the Principals – The Silly String Showdown is back! The GRADE that raises the most money by September 22 will get to have a Silly String Showdown against Principal O’Leary and Vice Principal Kelley on Jog-a-thon Celebration Day!
- Free Dress Day – Students earn Free Dress on Jog-a-thon Celebration Day if we meet our school goal of $125,000 by September 22.
Volunteers
Thank you to all those who have volunteered to help us on Jog-a-thon day! You can find the link to the sign-up here to review your shift.
Jog-a-thon Shirts
T-shirts were sent home this week. Students, color your shirts, get out the crazy hats, socks and costumes and get ready for Jog-a-thon day!
FAQ
If my student is absent/sick on September 15, can they still participate?
YES! If your student is unable to run with their class, they may participate remotely. Time them running around your neighborhood for 20 minutes and track their mileage. Send an email to fundraising@st-johnschool.org with their name, grade, teacher and mileage by September 21.
Important Dates
Jog-a-thon Day – September 15
Deadline to Submit Remote Participation Mileage – September 21
Last Day to Donate – September 22
Jog-a-thon Celebration – October 12
Thank You, Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
The Saki Group – Tsurusaki Family
Prize Sponsor
Springfree Trampoline – McCarthy Family
Premium Logo Sponsor
Barnhart Crane and Rigging – Lee Family
Valley & Company Events – Valley Family
GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy – Osaki Family
Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center – Aguila Family
Lulu Nurse – BonDurant Family
Logo Sponsor
Folktown Counseling – Deeble Family
Evans Insurance – Evans/Kudrna Family
Tandem Law – Diefenbach Family
Smile Ballard – Curalli Family
Turnstyle – Diefenbach Family
IUEC Local 19 – Strafer Family
2023 Jog-a-thon Team: Tracy Smith, Candice Weissinger, and Chris Sourov
