WHAT IS THE RUN?

The Rooftop Run is now a 45-year tradition where our community gathers to raise funds for our kids. Friends, relatives, and coworkers sponsor students as they walk or jog around a quarter-mile track. It's also a dance party (with DJ) and picnic, and a great chance to meet new community members and catch up with old ones. Most of all, it shows our kids how community gets built.

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At each campus, the top three classes by participation rate win a class pizza party! Participating 7th and 8th graders will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

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The Rooftop Run has two parts:

• The Run-a-Thon: Kids run laps around a quarter-mile track for one hour. Sponsors can pledge per lap or give a flat donation.

• Race-a-Teacher/Principal: A fun mini-event after warm-up! 

 

Parents of 8th graders: This is a great way for your student to earn required community-service hours. They can sign up to be an arm striper, join the cleanup crew, or both!​

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WHY IS THE ROOFTOP RUN SO IMPORTANT?

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The Run is much more than a fundraiser; it's a family and community day. Our PTA budget supports classroom instruction and student success at Rooftop, not just enrichment. That includes teacher stipends, garden and sensory motor teachers, additional yard help, and more.

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

• Share the fundraising link with your family and friends [watch for updates in ParentSquare] 

• Contribute directly

• Volunteer! (Sign-up announcements will be posted on ParentSquare closer to the event) 

• Bring in a company sponsors for in-kind donations

• Check if your employer matches donations

• Encourage other school families to join in

 

HOW DOES IT RAISE MONEY?

Each family gets a link to set up their own donation page. Watch for Run announcements this fall, follow the link to sign up, then check your inbox to confirm your page and share it with friends and family by email or social media. Students can be sponsored per lap or with a flat donation. Contributions to Rooftop PTA are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law (federal tax ID # 23-7349936). To donate by mail, fill out this form and see instructions here. ​

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WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Reach out to run@rooftopk8.org

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CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE RUN?

We will miss you, but keep an eye out for other PTA events. You can still participate by donating or asking friends and families to sponsor your child. Check if your employer matches donations, and if you'd like to donate stock instead, contact fundraising@rooftopk8.org for assistance.