Jog-a-thon

Let’s rock our Jog-A-Thon and create lasting memories for our kids! Every step you take, every dollar you raise, directly benefits every student this school year. Your generous donations help PTA to fund educational programs and memorable events. 

** Your participation is key to its success, 100% participation means 100% fun! **

Let’s Boost Our School’s Joy! 

Help Us Reach Our $80,000 Goal at the Jog-A-Thon on March 12, 2025!

Let’s Make a Difference Together, Inside and Out! 🌟

Just like Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust work together to shape Riley’s world, your donation through PledgeStar will help shape Alderwood’s world! Don't miss out, join the fun and be a part of something amazing! Together, we can create lasting memories! 

www.pledgestar.com/alderwood/

Pledgestar Registration Instructions for Alderwood Jog-A-Thon:

• Go to http://pledgestar.com/alderwood 
• Click “Not Registered For This Event?” 
• Enter your first name, last name, and email address. Then, create a password, check the box "I'm not a robot," and click “Submit.” 
• Follow the instructions on-screen to register your Alderwood student(s).
• Click "Add a Runner," enter the first and last name of your student, and choose your child's class (pick grade & teacher from the scroll-down menu).
• You can import family and friend information from last year and/or manually enter new ones. You can add your child's photo (if you wish) and send personalized emails asking for donations. Note: you will get to review and approve emails before you send them out. 
• When you finish, press "Send". The system emails pledge requests to your family and friends and allows them to make a secure donation online using their credit card. Each donor receives a receipt (for tax purposes), and the system automatically sends a "Thank You" note on your behalf. You get notified each time a pledge is made, and you can track your pledge progress online. 
  

Here are some programs and events the PTA provides:

• Field trips
• International Night
• Family Fun Night
• Family Time Picnic
• Coffee Chat with the Principal
• Red Ribbon Week
• Book Fair 
• Holiday Boutique
• Meeting with Officer Rick Gramer, IPD’s Threat Mitigation Officer
• Spring Carnival
• Teacher Appreciation
• Teacher Training
• Musical
• Scholarships for Outdoor Education
• Fun Friday Fundraisers
• Library Fundraisers 
• iLab Materials
• 5th-grade boy’s talk, 5th-grade girl's talk
• Talent Show
• Spirit Wear
• Yearbook
• Run Club

Volunteer opportunities for parents to support the IPSF ACE program, and more!