Booksin's AMAZING RACE

October 10, 2009 … Booksin's 22nd Annual Walkathon

THANK YOU! x 170,000

admin | 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 [...]

and now … Collect from Donors!

admin | 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 [...]

The Day We Have All Been Waiting For Has Finally Arrived!

bhandorf | October 9, 2009

22nd Annual WALKATHON
Booksin’s Amazing Race – Discovery Is Everywhere
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!
Tips for a Great Day
Clothing: Students should wear loose-fitting shorts and a new Walkathon shirt. Check the forecast. It may be cool at [...]

Get Ready to Shop

bhandorf | October 8, 2009

Check out some of what is available at this years Silent Auction

Spring Training dream trip to Arizona including lodging, airfare, a BBQ with the players and tickets to 3 games.
A week at Hale Makani, Kuaui Vacation Home.
Autographed San Jose Sharks Jersey and Sharks game tickets.
A TiVo HDXL with wireless adapter and one year of service.
A [...]

Saturday: Bring Your Checkbook!

admin | 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 [...]

Buy Your Food Tickets Early

bhandorf | 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; [...]

Looking for Sports Drinks … ?

admin | 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 [...]

Pledge Goal: $200 Per Student

admin | October 1, 2009

Newsletter #5

Buy Tickets: Teacher Fun Drawing

admin | 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 [...]

Pledge Cards are Home!

admin | September 26, 2009

Bookin’s AMAZING RACE has begun!
… and this is the most important part!
Every student should have brought home a Pledge Card & Sponsor Sheet yesterday. Please go through your child’s backpack, look for the “Pledge Envelope” – envelopes graciously provided by Tutoring Club – and encourage your child to begin collecting pledges!
Ask relatives … [...]