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. Our overall goal is to raise $20,000. That's an average of just a little over $50/per student. We know some families can give a little more, while some just a little - but know that ANY amount makes a big difference!
FUNDRAISING RESOURCES
instructions
- Ask: students ask for flat donations from family members, friends, neighbors and employers.
- Record sponsor's information and donation amount on the tracking sheet
- Collect donations by
- cash (no coins!)
- Checks to "Clara Barton PTSA"
- Online Donations: www.clarabartonptsa.org/funrun
- Return envelope, sealed and clearly marked with student's first and last name to teacher or front desk no late than May 1st at 9:20am. *Double raffle entry for turning in your envelope + donations by April 17th!
- Participate in the Fun Run on May 1st 2:50pm!
Goals
- Raise $20,000 while having fun
- Promote Physical Fitness
- Build School spirit and foster school pride!
- Fundraising Goals:
- $15,000 funds our standard programs
- $18,000 Goal also funds a visit to our school next year from the Pacific Science Center
- $20,000 Goal funds the above plus will provide books and funding towards K-2 and 3-5 Book Rooms
Prizes
- Fun Run Participation prize for all students
- Fundraising Participation Raffle Prizes (Turn in your envelopes to be entered into the raffle)
- Classroom participation prizes: class with highest rate of fundraising participation* wins a class prize. (*Fundraising Participation = Any amount raised)
FAQs ABOUT THE FUN RUN
1. Why are we asking for donations for the Fun Run?
The Clara Barton PTSA raises funds that go directly back to our school. The Fun Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We use the Fun Run to have fun and get fit to get the word out about our fundraiser. We hope to raise $20,000. Every dollar family, friends and neighbors donate to sponsor students will go directly to the educational experience at Clara Barton. Some of the things your donations support:
- $20,000 in Grants to cover field trips and in class special visits like Toy Maker
- $13,000 in Grants for classroom, recess, PE, library and music supplies
- $4,000 for Art Programs + supplies
- Reimbursements to new teachers to help supply their new classroom
- Pacific Science Center and Nature Vision visits to the school
- School Emergency Preparedness Supplies
- Extra staffing during State Testing to reduce impact to students
- CBTV and Choir
- Theater productions
- Fall Festival, STEAM Night and Art Walk
- Ice Cream Social, Movie Night and Bingo Night
- Food Insecurity Support
- Scholarships for school and PTSA Sponsored events
2. What is the goal? How much should I give?
This year we have three tiers. In order to reach our Tier 3, $20,000 goal, each student would need to raise just a little over $50. Give as little or as much as you are able to help us meet our goal!
- Tier 1, $15,000:
- Funds our standard programs listed above
- Tier 2, $18,000 Goal:
- All of the above AND
- Pacific Science Center comes to Clara Barton for a day in the '26-'27 school year
- Tier 3, $20,000 Goal:
- All of the above AND
- Clara Barton PTSA will provide books and funding towards K-2 and 3-5 Book Rooms.
If all students raise just a little over $50, then we would meet our Tier 3, $20,000 goal. Some families will be able to give more and some families less, but we appreciate any amount. Whatever the amount, every dollar adds up and gets us closer to reaching our goal!
3. How does my student collect donations?
Students will request donations from family, friends and neighbors - anyone who wants to help support our school - to sponsor their participation in the Fun Run. Each donor will be asked to donate up front, not a rate per lap after the event. Students can use this script to help ask in person, by email or phone. Parents may ask co-workers and friends, too, if they wish.
In the past, students have gotten creative with lemonade stands, bake sales and other creative ways to fund raise! Have fun!
4. When collecting donations, what payment method is preferred?
Cash, checks and online payments are all welcome! If collecting cash, no coins please. Checks should make payable to "Clara Barton PTSA". Please remember to record on the Fun Run Tracking sheet whether the donation is collected as cash, check, online through the PTSA website or online through a company website.
5. Can my out of town family donate online?
Yes! Anyone can donate online. Please also remember to record it as an "online" donation on the Fun Run Tracking Sheet.
6. How else can I contribute?
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 hours spent volunteering. Please use your employer’s corporate matching instructions and designate “Clara Barton PTSA” as your recipient.
7. Are Fun Run donations tax deductible?
All Fun Run contributions are 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. A 2025 Fun Run Donation tax receipt can be found here.
8. Can my student participate in the Fun Run if they can't get any donations?
Yes! All students will be encouraged to participate. Every student in the Fun Run gets a Water Bottle Sticker to celebrate their participation.
9. What are the prizes? How can my kids win them?
All students, regardless of fundraising, will receive a fun-run participation prize the day of the run.
To encourage fundraising participation, students will be entered into a raffle for turning in their Fundraising Tracking Sheets + Envelope. Turning in their envelopes EARLY by April 17th, will earn them an additional raffle entry.
Finally, classes will be in competition with each other! The class with the highest rate of fundraising participation will win a class prize!
*Remember: fundraising participation = any amount raised!
FAQs ABOUT THE EVENT
1. Event Schedule
- April 7th: Fun Run Flyers coming home in Kid Mail
- April 17th: Donations Submitted By this date get an extra raffle submission
- May 1st: Donations Are Due @ 9:20am (donations after this time will not get a raffle submission)!
- May 1st: Event Day! 2:50pm-3:20pm
2. What should my student wear and bring the day of the Fun Run?
This year's theme is Rainbow!! Students are invited to wear anything rainbow themed. Or, they can pick a single color of the rainbow. Students should wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes suitable for running or walking. The Clara Barton Fun Run will take place RAIN or SHINE, so dress for the weather. Water will be provided on the field.
3. How can families participate?
Families can join the fun as a spectator or, even better, by helping at a station such as Music, Cheer Station, Water Station or Bubbles! Please note, ALL volunteers and spectators need to be previously approved by the LWSD.
PLEASE go to this link (if you have not done so already) to apply for you volunteer background check. It is quick, easy, and good for two years. Please note that you will not be able to volunteer at school until it has been approved.
FAQs ABOUT SPONSORSHIP
1. I might be interested in being a sponsor. Where would my company's logo be featured?
Thank you for your interest! There are various levels of sponsorship. Please see our Sponsorship Page for more details, or email fundraising@clarabartonptsa.org.
Questions? Contact our Fun Run Team at fundraising@clarabartonptsa.org
In-Kind Donations
Upcoming Events
- Friday, May 15
- Friday, May 29
- Thursday, June 11
