Kindergarteners Run for Fun and Fundraising
Tuesday, September 30, Klager PTO held its Fun Run, a combination healthy lifestyle event and no-nonsense fundraiser. Students received pledges leading up to run. Shortly before the run, every student received a water bottle, then, on the day of the run, a Fun Run Number. The students warmed up and ran about 25 minutes to energizing music and the cheers of their families who came to watch. Different grades dressed in different colors. The 3 kindergarten classes dressed in blue.
All of the money raised goes to the Klager PTO and will be used to to fund field trips, assemblies, the talent show, classroom enrichment, and more. If the school’s goal is met, the PTO will hold no more fundraisers this year. Currently they are at $11,314 or 78% of their goal of $14,500. Students have until Oct. 14 to turn in outstanding pledges.
Kathy Austin, Klager PTO president, would like to thank all of the volunteers. She stated, “Without their help, it would not have happened.” Volunteers included Pat Stommen, Mike Carpenter, Kris Uthus, Cassie Thomson, Brooke Gale, Darci Majewski, Jill Corwin, Amy McClung, Cindie Schoeneman, and Amber Aben.
All the runners received a cool treat at the end of their run. Busch’s of Clinton donated 400 popsicles for this event!
The new Fun Run mascot this year, Running Rosie, was a big hit with the students.
This student’s family went above and beyond, cheering their son on with specially made T-shirts!
During the run, students took brief breaks to hug and high-five Rosie.
Families braved the cold and misty weather to cheer on their students. The PTO passed out maroon and gold pompoms to cheer with.
Many parents and younger siblings held up homemade signs.
The kindergarteners were very dedicated, most running for most of the allotted time.
The Fun Run water bottles, which the students get to keep, are visible in the bottom left.
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