AAPC March Newsletter
March 2023
Important Dates
Fun Run FAQs
What is Fun Run?
- Fun Run is an organized run where students represent their grade levels to earn money for the school and celebrate their hard work with incentives
Who can participate?
- EVERYONE! Every student will get a t-shirt to wear the day of the event!
What are we raising money for?
- To help fund shade and seating for the playground.
- Additional money goes back into classrooms, funding things for the teachers!
What are the incentives?
Personal incentives:
- Register- a pencil
- Wearing your team color on Fridays- a sticker or stamp
- Raising $15- a ticket to bring a stuffed animal to school (teachers pick the day!)
- Raising $50- an LED Blacklight pen
- Raising $100- your name on the Wall of Fame at school and a certificate
- Raising $200- your name read on the morning announcements, a magnet and a Free Homework Pass
- Raising $300- an at home slime party kit
The person who raises the 2nd most amount of money gets:
- A $50 gift card
- A ride to school in a Police Car
The person who raises the most amount of money gets:
- A gift card
- A ride to school in a Fire Truck
Classroom Incentives
- The grade that shows the most spirit on Fun Run Fairy visit days (3/28, 4/4 and 4/10) will win a pajama day
The Grade that raises the most money
- A victory parade on the day of the event
- Extra recess
- The circle is decorated in their team colors!
How is the winner determined?
The winning team will be determined by whomever has the largest percentage to goal raised.
What is our team color?
- Kindergarten: blue
- 1st Grade: green
- 2nd Grade: purple
- 3rd Grade: orange
- 4th Grade: yellow
- 5th Grade: red or pink
How do I send in money?
Please send in money to your classroom teacher, clearly labeled with your name on it. We will be collecting it throughout the week, but please make sure to send in for Thursday so we can
reward students on our Fairy visits!
What are the important dates I need to know about?
- 3/20: Kickoff day! Start registering and raising money
- 3/27: Send in any cash you’ve collected
- 3/28: Fun Run Fairy visit #1- students will get incentives they've earned! Wear team colors!
- 4/3: Send in any cash you’ve collected
- 4/4: Fun Run Fairy visit #2- students will get incentives they've earned! Wear team colors!
- 4/7: Send in any cash you’ve collected
- 4/10: Fun Run Fairy visit #3 students will get incentives they've earned! Wear team colors!
- 4/11: FUN RUN!!
Can I volunteer to help the day of?
Yes! Email us at academyavefunrun@gmail.com
Can I watch the Fun Run?
Yes! More specific details about watching will come closer to the event, but we welcome any and all supporters to cheer the students on!
How will my student get their Fun Run shirt?
It will be in their classroom on the day of the event. Please send your child to school that day in sneakers and something light on top that they can put their Fun Run shirt on top of.
How much money do you hope to raise and what is the money going to?
We hope to raise about $20,000. This is a little bit more than $50 per student. The money will be used to fund expansion of the playground including shade and seating.
What kind of percentage does GetMovin’ take from sales?
- From cash/check donations, Academy will receive 100% of your donation!
- From online sales, GetMovin’ takes 15%. However, this will be a give back button, so you can choose to cover 10% of the fees. For example- if you wanted to donate $20, Academy would receive $17. But if you wanted to cover 10% of the fees, we would receive $19.
Use the QR Code above to sign up!
Our school identifier on www.getmovinfundhub.com is 622a206a281e3
Brick Fundraiser
We will be filling the brick walkway in front of the playground.
Now is your chance to purchase a personalized brick! All proceeds will go to improving the current playground.
Bricks are available to be purchased here:
Academy Avenue Playground Brick Fundraiser - (4everbricks.com)
They will be available for purchase 2/13- 3/31 so act fast!
Tile Sale to Benefit the 5th Grade Class
Academy Ave Tile Sale
April 3rd, 4:00-5:30
Pre-order then come paint your own tile to add to our cafeteria wall!
Family discounts and to pre-order use the QR code
Tiles $30 at the door
Payments not received by 3/31 will be cancelled.
Please scan QR code to sign up.
Come play Book Bingo!
What is book BINGO?
It is as simple as it sounds – come play BINGO and win books!
When is it?
March 22, 2023 at 6:15 pm
Where is it?
The Academy Ave Cafeteria
Does it cost anything?
The event is free to attend but prior registration is required. You can sign up here:
This is not a drop off event. Parent must stay and are encouraged to help their children play.
About Us
Come join us! There is no commitment or cost to be involved.
Board Members:
Colleen Conners & Jen Gerg: Co-Presidents
Caroline McLaughlin: Vice President
Kristin McDonald: Treasurer
Jackie Baker & Pam Schricker: Co-Secretaries
Email: academyavepc@gmail.com
Website: https://academyavepc.wixsite.com/aapc
Location: 94 Academy Avenue, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-4717
