Jog-A-Thon
The McKinley Parent Teacher Club’s JOG-A-THON is the school’s BIGGEST fundraiser and your support is vital. This is the only event where the kids take the lead in raising money for their school. This year’s event will be held on the McKinley campus on Thursday, October 24, 2024!
Did you know that ALL of McKinley’s art, ceramics, and dance programs are fully funded by the PTC and not by the school district? In addition, the PTC funds the McKinley Theatre Company productions and supports the Spanish language program, classroom enrichment and field trips, and much more! The only reason our kids get to participate in these programs at their current capacities is because we raise the money to fund them.
GET SPONSORS!
We are asking students who are able and willing to participate to get their families, friends, neighbors, and community to sponsor them in the JOG-A-THON. We are asking for flat donations from sponsors (e.g. $25 for the whole event).
Donations can be made online using debit cards, credit cards or PayPal. We can accept personal checks made out to “McKinley School Foundation” which can be turned into the McKinley PTC lock box in the front office. Please specify “Jog-A-Thon” and your child’s name/grade in the memo. No cash will be accepted this year.
PledgeStar is our web-based fundraising tool. In addition to being easy to register and use, PledgeStar takes care of sending sponsor requests via email, notifies you of donations, and sends thank you messages to sponsors.
REGISTER FOR PLEDGESTAR
- Go to http://pledgestar.com/mckinley
- Click “Not Registered for this Event?” and enter your name and email address (every family needs to register again each year.
When you finish, the system emails pledge requests to your family and friends allowing them to make secure credit card donations online. You get notified each time a pledge is made, and you can track your pledge progress online.
THE DAY OF THE EVENT
The kids will run laps around the track (approximately 1/6 of a mile per lap). Most students run about 8 to 12 laps, a little more for the older kids.
THIS YEAR’S JOG-A-THON SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- ECSE: 8:30 am – 8:40 am (10 minutes)
- Grade TK: 8:45 am – 9:00 am (15 minutes)
- Grades K & 1st: 9:15 am – 9:35 am (20 minutes)
- Grades 2nd & 3rd: 9:50 am – 10:15 am (25 minutes)
- Grades 4th & 5th: 10:30 am – 11:00 am (30 minutes)
Staff and parent volunteers will be on the course to ensure that the students do not overexert themselves. Volunteer medical professionals will be on hand to help make sure the kids are okay. In addition, there will be plenty of water and orange slices to keep the kids hydrated.
Families: If your child has any physical restrictions such as asthma or other respiratory problems or even if they just don’t like to run a lot, please let them know it is perfectly okay to walk or sit down if they feel the need. Please notify the office of any special requirements. Due to the large number of children on the track during each heat we encourage families to cheer from the sidelines and not join your child on the track.
T-SHIRTS
All students, teachers and staff will be receiving a FREE Jog-A-Thon t-shirt to wear on the day of the event. The students participated in a t-shirt design contest in their classrooms recently and the final design was voted on by students. Students can wear their shirts to show their McKinley spirit and foster a sense of community.
VOLUNTEERS
We need a lot of volunteers to make this event happen! We need help to set up/clean up, cut oranges, help mark the kids’ laps, hand out water and orange slices during the race, and mist the kids to keep them cool. If you are able to come and help out, it really is a blast!!
Lap Counters must be cleared as Category B volunteers through the front office prior to the Jog-A-Thon. Please see the Volunteer Requirements page or visit the front office for more information.
Visit the SignUp page to volunteer! https://signup.com/go/swBFFLj or scan the QR code
Email jogathonmckinley@gmail.com with questions!
Call for 2024 Jog-A-Thon Corporate Sponsors!
Attention McKinley business owners and families: Our first major fundraising event is around the corner… the McKinley Jog-A-Thon on Thursday, Oct 24! We are currently looking for Corporate Sponsors for this event. If you are a business owner or know of a business who would like to have their logo advertised on over 600+ t-shirts worn by students and faculty, banners around the school, and featured in on the PTC website and Facebook pages, contact the Jog-A-Thon Committee at jogathonmckinley@gmail.com for more details on how you can help!
PAST EVENTS
Jog-A-Thon – October 26, 2023
2023 Prizes
This year’s prizes are Wheel-themed and school wide goals:
- $50,000: Wiggle Walkway
- $75,000: Dance Performance
- $90,000: Extra Recess
- $100,000: Gaga Ball Pits
The top runners and top fundraising classroom will be recognized.
Past Event Photos
Page updated September 30, 2024