FAQ

What percentage of the collected pledges is kept with the school?

We have been able to collect enough donations from local business to cover our costs to ensure that 100% of the money brought in by the children remains with the school. The money will go directly to the PTA’s general fund and will be allocated out to the various committes based on the approved budget.

Will my child be able to participate in the Fun Run even if he/she doesn’t collect any pledges?

Absolutely.  Each child will receive a “Northwood 2010″ rubber bracelet and a goodie bag including a $10 gift certificate to Creative Arts Studio, a Buy One Get One Free bowling game, and a variety of materials from our business sponsors.  They will also be able to participate in the actual Fun Run with their class.  We understand how difficult times are right now and want to be as compassionate as possible to everyone’s individual situation.   

How will my child be participating in the Fun Run?

The actual Fun Run will be held on school grounds throughout the day on Friday, October 29th.  The children will be escorted to the race course, 2 grades at a time, for 40 minutes of warm up, running/walking, and cool down.  The entire event will conclude in enough time to allow for afternoon Halloween parties.  Parents are invited to come out and watch their children during this fun event.  Specific times are posted on the Fun Run homepage.

What are the rewards?

  • Overall pledge earner wins an Aspire One Acer laptop computer ($250 value).
  • The top earners in each CLASSROOM win a 5-punch pass to BounceU ($35 value.)
    • The top three earners in each GRADE will be invited to a luncheon with their teachers and Mrs. Ashburn.
    • The TOP THREE CLASSROOMS will win some sort of a party (pizza, ice-cream, etc.)
    • Any CLASSROOM that reaches their group goal (equivalent to $40 per person) gets to choose their own playground/recess pack valued at $50.
    • If the SCHOOL GOAL of $20,000 is reached, our principal, Mrs. Ashburn, will be turned into a human sundae by a few chosen classmates during a school-wide assembly.
    • The top THREE pledge earners, AS OF THE EARLY DEADLINE, will have their name mentioned in the local paper (and possibly their picture) during the event.
    • Each child will receive a rubber “Northwood 2010” bracelet
    • Those children that reach their $50 pledge goal will receive a stopwatch.
    • Those children that reach their $50 pledge goal will have their name entered into a drawing to win one of the prizes listed below (Once the $50 pledge point is reached, that child’s name will be entered into that drawing again with each additional $25 in pledges.)
      • Troy Gymnastics Birthday party
      • Bowling party for up to 8 people at Thunderbird Lanes
      • Tickets to a Detroit Pistons game
      • 5-punch passes to BounceU
      • Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificates
      • Creative Arts Studio Gift Certificate
      • Free Games of Bowling to Bowlero Lanes
      • Detroit Pistons “Hooper” items
      • A “mystery” prize chosen by the students

 What are the deadline dates?

Pledge packets will be handed out on Friday, October 8th.  The EARLY pledge deadline date will be TUESDAY, October 26th.  If you child has at least $50 in pledges by this date, he/she will receive their pedometer for the race.  All pledges must be in by Friday, November 5th to be considered for any of the rewards.  All of the winners will be announce on NBS on Monday, November 8th.  YOUR CHILD CAN SUBMIT PLEDGES AS MANY TIMES AS HE/SHE WANTS BEFORE THE FINAL DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 5th.  (So, if they want their stopwatch for the race, they must turn in at least $50 by October 26th, and if they want to heighten their chances to win any of the auctioned items, they can continue to turn money in up until November 5th.)

How did we do last year?

Last year, we brought in a total of $17,009 from the Fun Run.  Local sponsors covered the entire cost of the event so 100% of the money brought in by the students went directly to the PTA.  Because of this success, we have decided to make previous fundraisers (Apple Fun Fair, Spirit ware sales, Family Fun Night) into break-even events.  That is why it is imperative that you participate in this biggest fundraiser of the year.  The funds brought in through this event cover our costs for the rest of the year.  Our school-wide goal this year is $20,000.