Update 5/15/24
 
To those who have contributed to the Fun Run for 2024, THANK YOU! We have met our $15,000 goal!  
 
If you’re wondering what this money goes towards, it benefits ALL students of Clara Barton, here are just some of the ways your money will be spent:  Math Software, Art Docent Program, Nature Vision, Pacific Science Center, Field Trips, Guests brought into school (i.e. toy maker), substitute teachers so testing can be shortened from 6 weeks to one week and many more ways.  We will need to rethink next year's events and funding if we can’t meet our goal this year.  Please consider a contribution if you are able. There are also still quite a few openings for volunteers, please volunteer for Friday’s event if you’d like a chance to see the Fun Run in action. Fun Run Contribution Link and Fun Run Volunteer Link (you do need to be an approved LWSD volunteer). Thank you! Fun Run Website 
 

6th Annual Bobcats Fun Run 

The Fun Run is our spring fundraising and fitness event. All Barton students will be encouraged to participate by running or walking laps for 20 minutes around the school grounds, rain or shine. Prior to the run, students will be asked to get family, friends and neighbors to sponsor their participation in the run. Families will be welcome to come watch the run and cheer on the kiddos.  Please note, the campus parking lot will be closed to accommodate the racecourse so please plan to walk or park offsite. 

 

Please join us in our final big fundraiser of the year and help us meet our goal to raise $15,000, which is an average of $30 per student.  Without sufficient donations from the community, these events would not happen next year!  Please consider donating any amount from small to large to help us meet our goal and continue supporting our wonderful school.  Any donation amount also helps your student's classroom compete for fundraising participation awards!

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

Event Schedule

  • May 3rd: Fun Run Flyers coming home in Kid Mail
  • May 16th: Donations DUE
  • May 17th: Event Day!  Dress in your Bobcat spirit wear or CBE colors (Red, White, Black)!

 

Goals

  • Student goal is $30+ per student.
  • Promote physical fitness!
  • Lap goals per student are:
    • K/1st Grade - 5 laps
    • 2nd/3rd Grade - 6 laps
    • 4th/5th Grade - 7 laps
  • Build school spirit and foster school pride!
  • Fundraise to help fund the financial grants, school events, student programs and other contributions that the PTSA supports.

How It Works

  1. Ask for flat donations from family, friends, neighbors and employers.
  2. Collect donations ONLINE by Thursday, May 16th.
  3. For any donations that cannot be made through our online donation function, please either drop an envelope with cash or check (and a note with the sponsored child’s first and last/family name) in the Clara Barton PTSA Lockbox located on the wall in the entry way of the school building just before entering the office, or ask your child to deliver the envelope to their teacher, who will turn it in to the PTSA mailbox in the school office.
  4. Participate in the Fun Run!  GO BOBCATS!
  5. Win fundraising participation prizes, including:
    • Movie & Popcorn Party
    • Extra Recess & Pokémon Card pack 

Fun Run Resources

Donation Tracker    Donation Receipt    Sample Script    

 

Your Donation is Tax Deductible 

Clara Barton PTSA is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit charitable organization. A receipt will be emailed to you when you donate online.

 

Employer Matching is Key 

Over one-third of our fundraising dollars come from employer matching. If your employer matches, your donations can be doubled! Many employers will match cash donations as well as provide cash matching for hours spent volunteering. Please use your employer’s corporate matching instructions and designate “Clara Barton PTSA” as your recipient.

 

Made Possible by the PTSA & Volunteers Like You!

The Bobcats Fun Run would not be possible without the PTSA and volunteers from the Clara Barton community.  The success of this all-school event requires volunteers like you! You can sign up and find more information on ways to help by clicking here. THANK YOU for your support.

 

The Clara Barton PTSA offers educational enrichment opportunities and events to strengthen our sense of community, along with supplies and equipment beyond what the district provides.  We also provide food insecurity support and scholarships for school and PTSA-sponsored events and programs for those in need. Great programs like these depend on strong financial support from our Clara Barton community and enthusiastic parent volunteers!

 

In-Kind Donations

A big thank you as well to our local community for their support with in-kind donations. 
 

Questions? Contact our Fun Run Team at funrun@clarabartonptsa.org.