who is boosterthon? the boosterthon story founded in 2001 by chris and lyndie carneal wanted to...
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Who Is Boosterthon?
The Boosterthon Story
• Founded in 2001 by Chris and Lyndie Carneal• Wanted to create a healthy, profitable fundraiser as an alternative to traditional
fundraisers• Replace products/food with Fitness and Character• American Elem. Schools have since profited more than $120 million• 5,251 Programs Completed• 34 States• 396 Boosterthon Team Members• 67 % of pledges come from non-parents
The Boosterthon Purpose~Change the World~
The MissionTo strengthen schools by increasing funds and inspiring students through a remarkable fitness and character-building experience
The VisionTo be America’s most innovative and transforming school fundraising partner.
ValuesIntegrity – Do what is right
Enthusiasm – Positively engage peopleLeadership – Develop potential Leaders
Results – Do excellent work
The 2015-2016 Character Theme
What does Big World Recess Mean?
• Global Fitness Theme about building character through sports• Students will travel the world learning how to play sports with more
character ~ from children just like them in other countries!• Documentary – style videos will introduce your students to REAL kid-
athletes who have REAL character• Our students will touch down in New York City, Australia, Brazil,
Japan, Switzerland, and Kenya while learning 6 Character Plays
6 Character Plays
Two Week Program Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday, November 19
Fun Run Date – November 19
When is Boosterthon?
The Boosterthon Program – How it all Works
Tuesday, November 10th – Program Kick Off! • 8:20 am Teacher Meeting with Boosterthon Team • Student Pep Rally’s 11:45 & 2:15
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - November 11-13*Team Day Character Lessons – Teamwork, Curiosity, Practice
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – November 16-18*Team Day Character Lessons – Humility, Confidence, Endurance
Thursday, November 19 **Beaver Booster Fun Run*** • K-2 @10:00am• 3-5 and afternoon K @ 2:00• Everyone Invited!
The Pep RallyWho
All students, teachers, administration, room parents and core volunteers
What?It’s a 25-30 minute high energy, fun event for students
Where?Gymnasium
Why?Introduce the BIG WORLD RECESS theme and create excitement for the students!
What Else?Student pledge books will be distributed on Pep Rally Day. Boosterthon arrives 2-3 hours before Pep
Rally to set up and will handle all clean up afterwards.
The Teacher Meeting Who?
Teachers, administration and core volunteers
What?A fun 10-15 minute meeting for all teachers led by Boosterthon Team
Where?The Library
Why?To give teachers clear action steps to help and participate in the program
What Else?Each homeroom teacher will be given a Teacher Kit with everything they need.
Light snacks will also be provided!
Team Days: Character Lessons: Team Huddles
Who?Students and Teachers
(Principal and core volunteers welcome – encouraged to come on the first day)
What?Boosterthon team leads 12-15 minute presentation
When?During recess
Why?To communicate daily character lesson and remind about pledging for the Beaver Booster Run
What Else?Boosterthon Team is on campus the entire day to coordinate program details. Work with core
volunteers to tailor communication to parents.
The Beaver Booster Fun Run
Who?EVERYONE!! YES, YOU ARE INVITED TOO!
When?November 19th
Where?Outside on the back yard
How it worksOn average, most students will run/walk/dance 30-35 laps in about 30 minutes.
Backup Weather PlanThe track size is shrunk in half and moved to the gym. The student are split in two groups. Half the
students run/walk/dance while the other half cheers. Then they switch. Also about 30-35 laps.
What if my child is physically unable to walk/run/dance? Can they still participate?
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, YES!
The Beaver Booster Fun Run is 100% all inclusive! Regardless of financial participation or physical ability, every student is invited and included in the entire Fun Run program. If a child is unable to physically participate, we invite them to
join our Spirit Team which is designed to honor the uniqueness of all of our students. The Spirit Team can also still get flat-donation pledges to support the
school fundraiser. The children on the Spirit Team will participate in the fun run by cheering on their classmates, checking off laps on the t-shirts, passing out waters
and giving high-5’s while having fun with their friends!
How do I get pledges?
• On November 10th Students will come home with a Pledge Book that details how to ask for pledges.• The easiest way to seek pledges is to register your child on funrun.com• Use the Easy-Emailer to enter email address of potential sponsors and let the
system do the rest!• Stay tuned for future communication detailing due dates, etc.• Beaver Creek Profits 45% of all pledges• Sponsors have the option to
• Pay Now• Pledge a flat donation (if your child is part of the spirit team, it is encouraged that you suggest this
option)• Pledge a “per lap donation”
Why Boosterthon?
School Beautification &
Enrichment
School Beautification
1. Update the School Vestibule - making the 1st place our children see when they come into school a warm and welcoming place
2. Upgrade the School Lobby – creating a usable, inviting child-friendly space 3. Maintain outdoor flower beds in front of school4. Take all of the side flower beds to grass5. Replant the raised beds on the sides of the school – library and gym entrances
Enrichment
6. Environmental Science Programs7. Science Fair (prizes, medals/ribbons, tri-fold boards, snacks)8. Garden Supplies (seeds, potatoes, compost, soil)9. PSSA – OJ and movie license10. Turkey Trot11. Continental Math League12. Reading Olympics13. 5th Grade Musical (license and music)
Can I Volunteer to help?
YES, PLEASE! AND THANK YOU!!
How?Volunteers are needed…
• To help decorate the school• Organize & work with the Spirit Team at the Fun Run by helping to hand out waters, and check off laps• Participate in the count days after the fun run. The first count day is December 2 at 9:15 am. Any time
you can give is appreciated! Stay tuned for more dates.
Please contact Michelle Ryan or Maggie Finkbiner for more info…[email protected]@gmail.com
??? QUESTIONS ???Thank you for all of your time, help,
dedication and support!