This our first fundraiser of the schoolyear. Help us reach our goal of $10,000 by spreading the word, rallying pledges from loved ones and helping students study their words so they ace those spelling tests.
How to pledge:
Please visit our Spell-a-thon website and PLEDGE your support for our awesome students, view prizes, and see which class is in the lead. You can also text 'spellathon' to (919) 626-3277 to get a link to pledge. Please SHARE the link or text info with friends and loved ones and cheer for your child as they study for the big day!
Kiddos can use our handy pledge template to help get them started with collecting pledges.
Dates & Deadlines:
• Spelling lists will handed out by the student's teacher the week of October 21st
• Pledges can be made until November 8th at 11:59pm
• Tests are administered in class the week of November 11th (individual teachers will decide test time and date)
• Scores will be uploaded after tests are completed
• Prizes will be distributed/scheduled in early December
What Spell-a-thon supports:
Funds earned from Spell-a-thon help the PTA to deliver special projects and resources to your students to enrich their daily classroom activities. These include:
· Student field trips
· Teachers stipends
· Supplies for the classroom and school
· Enrichment activities in OMA, Chess and Ecology
· Community events
· Blank books for spring literacy night
Spell-a-thon is an essential part of creating the rich learning community we cherish at Sam Hughes Elementary. We thank you in advance for your essential support!
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