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Elinor F.

Maus

Dear Friends and Family,

I am lacing up my sneakers next month and running my best at the 12th annual Dicken Dash on Friday, October 4th. This event raises money for me and my classmates to continue to be enriched with fun field trips, curriculum enrichment, special community events throughout the year like the ice cream social and the Pumpkin patch, teacher grants and helps to support our entire Dicken Elementary School community.

I would appreciate it (and so would my 320 schoolmates) if you could help support me.

Thanks in advance for your support!

About this fundraiser:

The Dicken Dash has been our school’s primary fundraiser for more than 12 years. Leading up to the big day, our students train during gym class and with the Dicken Running Club. During the event, they run as many quarter-mile laps as they can around the athletic grounds. The Dash is sponsored by local businesses but the majority of its success comes from generous pledges by family and friends.

This year, we are hoping that the Dash will be our only major fundraiser. The funds raised will directly cover the PTO’s priorities for the 2024-2025 school year, some of which include:

Academic Achievement: New books for each student during March is Reading Month, in-school performances and assemblies, field trips, Super Science Day, WESO (Science Olympiad), and teacher stipends.

Student & Community Support: Family events (like the Pumpkin Patch, Ice Cream Social and Winter Walk), yearbooks for all students, the 5th grade promotion event, healthy snacks for students in the office, and extra winter outerwear for students.

PTO Grants: Decodable readers for early elementary students, cursive curriculum for the 4th graders, and the Mystery Science curriculum that supplements 75% of Dicken classrooms.

School Enhancement: Teacher grants, updating the Staff Lounge, and keeping the supply closet stocked with necessary items (such as wipes, facial tissue, paper towel, printer paper, and classroom supplies).

We are looking forward to a very successful and FUN event.