2020 SHAMROCK-A-THON

UPDATE 09/09/2020

Are you ready to rock? It’s time for the PTO Shamrock-A-Thon!

The PTO kicked off the school year with a virtual pep-rally Wednesday to announce the Shamrock-A-Thon on Friday, September 25th! 

Over the years, PTO membership dues and fundraising efforts have allowed the PTO to provide many activities and materials that otherwise might not be available. The PTO delayed collection of dues to assess the school year at hand. At the September PTO Board meeting it was decided to fully pause collection for this school year. While they will return as standard practice next year, the PTO is choosing to focus on what brings joy to the All Saints Community during this unique time.

Through the Shamrock-A-Thon students have raised significant funds for PTO operations among relatives, friends, and neighbors, while being surrounded by individual incentives, exciting prizes, and fun activities at school. Our students have made this PTO’s largest, most successful fundraiser because they genuinely enjoy the event itself! Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the Shamrock-A-Thon Planning Committee has developed a way to preserve this beloved walk-a-thon in a fun and safe way.

This year’s modified event will not include individual student fundraising or parent volunteers; however, the excitement will remain.  While many of us are facing great challenges at this time, we hope your children find comfort knowing the PTO is advocating for the continuance of the programming and enrichment they have come to know, use and love. Already this school year, the PTO has been able to sponsor the 8th-grade Camp Kern Leadership Trip, seen water bottle filling station installs near completion, and provided individual recess equipment to each grade.

We hope those who are able still choose to support the PTO's initiatives. The generosity of your financial support and volunteerism can be felt far and wide across our school community. If you or someone you know would like to make a donation toward the Shamrock-A-Thon, the school office will be taking a collection now through September 25th. You may also contact the PTO to see how you can help serve our community from home. 

Contributions reach many areas of the school. With your support the PTO will continue to provide: 
 
Curriculum Enhancement
•    Classroom materials & technology
•    Outdoor Learning Center
•    Playground and recess equipment    
•    Field trips & transportation
•    In-school enrichment programs
•    Teacher “Wish List” for classroom items

Organized Activities & Events 
•    Grandparents’ Day
•    Shamrock-A-Thon
•    Everybody Counts
•    Right-to-Read Week
•    Field Day
•    Teacher Appreciation
 
On behalf of the PTO Executive Board and the Shamrock-A-Thon Planning Committee, we wish everyone a very productive year.

Please place all donations in an envelope clearly marked "Shamrock-A-Thon". Checks should be made out to All Saints PTO.
 

UPDATE 08/10/2020

Dear Parents and Sponsors,

We were blown away by the support last year for the 2019 Shamrock-A-Thon!

Business sponsorship dollars allowed us to purchase student incentive prizes, raffle items, staff and student t-shirts, event day supplies, etc., and the remaining money went directly towards the PTO’s operating budget. 2019 was a record year with a total of $18,500 in business sponsorship!

We are mindful of the financial challenges many families have faced this year and have made the difficult decision to eliminate the student fundraising portion of the Shamrock-A-Thon for 2020. Our goal is to still plan a safe and fun event for the students to enjoy, and our hope is that you will continue to support our program.

Business sponsorship dollars will allow us to provide Shamrock-A-Thon t-shirts to every student and to cover the expenses associated with the event. Any remaining dollars will go directly towards the PTO’s 2020 operating budget.

If your company is able to give at this time, please complete the Shamrock-A-Thon Business Sponsorship Packet.  New families interested in more information on how your business can support the Shamrock-A-Thon this year, should contact PTO Shamrock-A-Thon Committee Chairperson, Jessica Cannon.

Due to the delay in planning this year, we are on a tight deadline and must receive all sponsorships by August 24th.

We sincerely appreciate your support!
Jessica Cannon & Jenny Munafo