WHAT IS THE BIRCH GROVE WALK-A-THON? 

The Walk-a-Thon is Birch Grove Elementary’s ONLY MAJOR FUNDRAISER benefiting teachers and PTC-sponsored events and activities. Most of the money raised (~70%) will go directly to the teachers for use in the classroom. The remaining funds will support PTC-sponsored initiatives and school resources such as:

• Communication folders for every student

• Science camp sponsorships and scholarships for college-bound alumni of BGE

• School and classroom supplies (Backpack hooks for BGP, Scholastic News magazines, Read Across America materials, first aid supplies, etc.)

• Events (Trunk or Treat, Family Game Night, Sweetheart Dance, Teacher & Staff Appreciation, etc.)

• Educational assemblies, yearbooks, and much more!

In order to continue providing these programs, we are aiming for 100% participation in our Walk-a-Thon event; any donation is welcome.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Visit our 99Pledges Donation Site and locate your student’s page by using the “Search for participant” bar. Your student will be listed with their first name and last initial, as well as their teacher’s name. This is where friends, relatives, neighbors, and coworkers can donate to your student’s page and view their fundraising total. The office will collect in-person donations. Make checks payable to "Birch Grove PTC" and write your student's name AND teacher on the envelope with the donation.

Students are encouraged to collect all donations by 5:00pm on September 26th.
Donations will still be accepted after the due date but will not count towards prizes.

WHERE DOES THE WALK-A-THON TAKE PLACE?

Our Walk-a-Thon is virtual. We are collecting flat donations and encouraging our students to stay active by completing the Walk-a-Thon Bingo Challenge which can be done anywhere – in your living room, on a trail, around the lake, in your neighborhood.

DON'T SEE YOUR QUESTION HERE?

Please email treasurer@birchgroveptc.com.

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