It’s time for Walk-a-Thon! We have a great event planned for the students this year.

Note: There are a few differences this year from past events, so please read this in its entirety.

What and when is Walk-a-Thon?

Walk-a-Thon is a fundraising event hosted by the PTO every other year. It will take place on Friday, September 26, 10 am–3 pm (rain or shine). Students will walk or jog around a marked path during the school day on school grounds for a total of two miles. We encourage and welcome you to join us at the event!

What is the fundraising goal and how will it be used?

The suggested fundraising goal for each student is $50. Funds raised will be used to enhance the physical space of our Learning Resource Center. Our total fundraising goal after expenses is $7,500. We will be tracking our progress in the cafeteria regularly – send in donations as soon as possible so the students can watch our progress grow!

How can someone donate?

The easiest and most secure way is to give on the GMS PTO website. We also can accept cash or checks payable to GMS PTO. All physical donations must be accompanied with a donation form. Completed forms and payment can be dropped off with a GMS staff member in the main office no later than September 22.

What about corporate sponsors?

The GMS PTO has consolidated all event corporate sponsorships to a single corporate sponsorship program. Interested companies can contact corporatesponsorship@gmspto.org. Note: To be included on the Walk-a-Thon t-shirt, corporate sponsors must commit by September 2. 

Are there rewards?

We have exciting incentives for fundraising and participating in Walk-a-Thon. Each student who participates in Walk-a-Thon will receive a t-shirt to wear the day of the event. Students who complete the two-mile course, also will receive a completion award.

Throughout the fundraising period, additional rewards will be given, including:

• Each student who reaches their $50 fundraising goal, will be entered into a drawing to win one of four prizes: 

              -  Principal for a Day (awarded to one female and one male student)

             -  $25 gift certificate to be used at the fall book fair

             -  30-minute early entry to shop at Winter Wonderland

             -  One front row parking spot at Fun Fair

• The six classrooms with the highest amount of donations will earn a classroom celebration TBD by the classroom teacher. Due to varying classroom sizes the winners will be determined by the highest pledge amount per student.

• When the school reaches 50% of our total goal ($3,750), there will be a lunchtime celebration.

• When we reach 100% of our total goal ($7,500), there will be another special surprise for the school.

Can I get a Walk-a-Thon t-shirt?

Additional Walk-a-Thon t-shirts can be ordered on the GMS PTO website for $10 each. They are available in youth and adult sizes. Orders will be accepted through Tuesday, September 2.

What are the dates I need to know?

• September 2 - Additional t-shirt orders are due

• September 22 - Last day to submit donations

• September 26 - Walk-a-Thon!

Can I help?

Yes! Volunteer information and sign-ups will be shared soon. Please watch your inbox!

Thank you for your energy as we work together to make our 8th biennial GMS Walk-a-Thon a fun and exciting success.

Walk-a-Thon Co-Chairs, Jessi Scurte and Taylor Cosentine, walkathon@gmspto.org