RUN FOR ROCKY 2024

ARI CUADROS Supporting a campaign
by Mantua Elementary School PTA

ARI CUADROS

ARI CUADROS supports this campaign

Hello! Please help me raise funds for my school's largest fundraiser, Run for Rocky! All of your donations will go directly to help improve my school facilities. I really want new basketball hoops!

We have raised $270.00 of our $100.00 goal

The campaign has raised $29,129.50 towards the $35,000.00 goal

View Overall Campaign »

ARI CUADROS

ARI CUADROS supporting this campaign

Hello! Please help me raise funds for my school's largest fundraiser, Run for Rocky! All of your donations will go directly to help improve my school facilities. I really want new basketball hoops!

We have raised $270.00 of our $100.00 goal

The campaign has raised $29,129.50 towards the $35,000.00 goal

View Overall Campaign »

RUN FOR ROCKY 2024

**Sample message to share with friends and family!**

Dear Mantua Supporter,
We are participating in the Run for Rocky this year to provide resources, staff development, and additional activities to our Mantua school and community. Please help us meet our goals! Donate at the link below to support us:

https://mp.gg/lwr7tofo

We welcome donations of any amount. You may also want to pledge an amount to donate per student lap run; students can run up to 40 laps each! We are accepting donations through November 1, 2024.

The Run for Rocky is one of the Mantua PTA’s largest fundraisers of the year that seeks to generate funds that will support school needs and opportunities, including technology, versatile seating and furniture, STEM kits, the beautification of our school (including support for the gardening committee), licenses for math software, new books, teacher and staff appreciation, the PTA wish fund, community events like the spring dance, additional classroom expenses, learning resources, and staff development.

The Run for Rocky also promotes healthy habits, boosts school spirit and fosters community involvement.

INCENTIVES!!
Students that raise money will have the chance to participate in our Large Gift Raffle! For every $50 they raise, their name will be entered one time into the raffle. Winners will be announced after the completion of our fundraising period on November 1 st ! We are also giving all students a chance to win one prize, regardless of how much money they did or did not raise. This prize will be raffled off after all large prizes have been awarded.

RAFFLE PRIZES
Thanks to our generous sponsors for these amazing prizes!
Nintendo Switch – sponsored by Sarah Harrington, Long and Foster Realtors
Chromebook – sponsored Brooks Hunt, CMG Home Loans
Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall LEGO Set – Elite M.A. Center – Fairfax
LEGO City Lunar Research Base Outer Space Toy Set – Elite M.A. Center – Fairfax
$150 gift card to Muse Paintbar – sponsored by Merrifield Orthodontics
6-month subscription to KiwiCo., for choice of STEAM kit – sponsored by Banaji Pediatric Dental Specialists
Kindle Paperwhite – sponsored by Travis Pugh, Realtor, Samson Properties
Kids Drone – sponsored by Karin Hudson with Stoneleigh Home & Gardens
Echo Dot for Kids – sponsored by Ryan Doan, Quest Remodeling
Hydro Flask Water Bottle – sponsored by Ryan Doan, Quest Remodeling
Raffle prize for entire school raffle: $50 Mantua merchandise gift certificate - sponsored by Mantua PTA

As a gift to EVERY STUDENT, on the morning of Run For Rocky, they will each receive the official Run for Rocky T-shirt, sponsored by Jennifer Mack Properties; Nick Sposa, Kingsview Partners; and Viking Capital.

Additionally, during the week of Run for Rocky, the classrooms with the highest levels of participation will earn a special class incentive from their teacher. Only one classroom winner per day (unless there is a tie) and a classroom can only win once during the week.

To say thanks to our teachers for helping us raise funds for the school, we will host a special “teachers-only” raffle. For every $200 that a classroom raises, the classroom teacher will get his/her name in the teacher raffle for two $150 gift cards from Amazon, sponsored by Fairfax Dental Group and Peg Leg Gutters. Drawings for those prizes will be after the fundraising period ends November 1st.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR DONATIONS!

Banaji Pediatric Dental Specialists
Brooks Hunt, CMG Home Loans

Elite M.A. Center – Fairfax
Fairfax Dental Group
Jennifer Mack Properties
Merrifield Orthodontics
Nick Sposa, Kingsview Partners
Peg Leg Gutters
Quest Remodeling, Ryan Doan
Safeway
Sarah Harrington, Long & Foster Realtors
Stoneleigh Home & Gardens
Trader Joe's
Travis Pugh, Realtor, Samson Properties
Viking Capital

HELP US MEET THE CHALLENGE by sharing the Run for Rocky’s donation link with friends and family. If we meet at least 50% (by October 21) and then 100% (by November 1) of our $35,000 goal as a school, the students will get 2 special surprises from the school administration!

REMEMBER: DONATIONS WILL BE WELCOMED THROUGH
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1!

IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES
October 11 – November 1: 3-week fundraising period
October 18 – Rocky’s Hallway Kick-off Walk from 9:25 - 9:45 AM
October 25 - Run for Rocky Schedule:

Grades 1 & 2: 9:45 -10:30 AM
Grade 3: 10:45 - 11:30 AM
Grade 5: 12:35 – 1:20 PM
Grade 4: 1:40 – 2:25 PM
Grades PreK, K, & 6: 2:55 – 3:40 PM

November 1 – Last day to collect money

SPIRIT DAYS
During the days leading up to Run for Rocky, we’re going to encourage students to participate in Spirit Week!

Monday, October 21 – School Spirit Day (wear Mantua gear or red)
Tuesday, October 22 – Team Day (wear your favorite team shirt or jersey – any team counts!)
Wednesday, October 23 – Wacky Wednesday (crazy hat/hair/clothes day)
Thursday, October 24 – Pajama Day
Friday, October 25 – Run for Rocky

Monday, October 28 will be the rain day for the run if needed.

CORPORATE MATCHING
Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees? You can DOUBLE your impact from your donation with corporate matching. Please check to see if your employer offers corporate matching here!

BIG THANKS!!

Your support and generous contributions will ensure the PTA continues to provide additional resources and programs to our students and staff. As funding becomes tighter each year, it is important that we work as a community to support Mantua Elementary School! Please become a supporter and share with your friends!