Posted By admin on December 8, 2009
Thanks to all of the students at Booksin for another successful Walkathon! Today, we hosted the famous “Top Club” party for kids who walked long distances (by grade level) or raised more than $150!
Every qualifying student got their own plain doughnut, and could choose to decorate it with glaze, chocolate, caramel, strawberry, oreo, whipped cream, or sprinkles … or ALL of the above!
Posted By admin on November 4, 2009
Walkathon 2009 was an epic success! We blew away even our most optimistic revenue forecasts. … We raised $170,000, a record. And about 650 students walked 7,800 miles.
These results are incredible. Congratulations to everyone. The Booksin community can feel proud of this amazing accomplishment!
Thank you to nearly 400 volunteers who made it possible!
Posted By admin on October 12, 2009
Thanks for making Walkathon 2009 a great day! Without our incredible Booksin Community, this successful fundraiser would not have been possible.
Students came home with their Pledge Cards today! Please be sure to collect and return your pledge money — as soon as possible — to your classroom teacher! Please turn in all of your money at the same time. Checks are made payable to “BESCA.”
All pledge money must be in by Monday, October 26, for your child to participate in Top Club Parties and to receive other awards.
Top Club minimums:
Posted By bhandorf on October 9, 2009
Registration Opens 8:15 am
Warm-Up Stretch 8:45 am
Walk! 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bring your signed Pledge Card – It is required in order to earn prizes!
Clothing: Students should wear loose-fitting shorts and a new Walkathon shirt. Check the forecast. It may be cool at 9:00 am, but the temperature will rise.
Footwear: Students should wear the most comfortable shoes possible. Keep them on! Bring spare socks. Sometimes a change just feels better. Keep shoes, socks and clothes dry to avoid chafing.
Bring Sunscreen and Stay Hydrated!
Do not leave campus with your Lap Card!
Talk to your kids frequently. Evaluate how they are doing. If it is hot day and they seem flushed — or if they seem unduly tired — have them they take a brief break. If they need to rest, have them visit our Teacher Time Booth and do an activity.
Posted By bhandorf on October 8, 2009
Just to mention a few. Still haven’t found what you are looking for? Take a closer look at some of these items:
Fill out your Auction Bid Contract ahead of time. And don’t forget your checkbook!
Posted By admin on October 7, 2009
There are lots of things to remember to bring to Booksin on Saturday … your student’s Pledge Card lawn chairs … blankets, canopies or umbrellas … sunscreen … friends and family … etc
Another important one: your checkbook!
We’ve got lots of great items for you to buy on Saturday – think holiday shopping – in the Silent Auction, in our Market Place, and at some fabulous activity stations. For the auction and higher value market place items, we do take credit cards. But we prefer you pay with cash or check.
Last year, “merchant services” cost us $750.00. These are fees we give the credit card company to process credit-card transactions. PLEASE plan to pay with check or cash!
Posted By bhandorf on October 5, 2009
Our Food Booths do not take cash, so you must purchase tickets before buying. You can avoid the lines at Walkathon and be the first to have a donut and coffee! All you need to do is buy your food tickets on Friday, October 9, 1:30-2:30pm, in the Spirit Court.
Ticket value is $1 each; Most food items are $2-6 dollars each. Cash, or checks made payable to “BESCA.” You can also use your tickets for crazy hair ($5) and tattoos ($1).
Tickets are also available the day of Walkathon from 8:30-3:30.
Posted By admin on October 4, 2009
Can you even believe that we’re asking you to stop the water donations??? Well it’s true, we now need Sports Drinks and Soda … any kind will do.
Please drop them off in front of the school office, to Room 7 or in the roundabout during drop off. Matt Beasley or others from the WAT team will be there to unload your drink donations.
Thanks for your help and we’ll see you at the 2009 “Amazing Race” Walkathon!
Posted By admin on October 1, 2009
Posted By admin on September 30, 2009
Every student has a chance to win … but only if you buy your drawing tickets!
By now, every student should have received the flier in their classroom describing their teacher’s own fabulous “Teacher Fun Drawing” … some kids even have two drawings to enter!
Entry Tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20. You can pay for your entries in advance (preferred) or on WAT Day. Drawings will be conducted at 2:00 pm (you need not be present to win). Check out all of the details — and print out your teacher’s ticket order form — on our “Teacher Fun Drawing” page!
