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Important Upcoming Dates

Sept. 7^th: PTA Officer Meeting: 9:15am in Conference Room
Sept 7^th: Fund Runners Pep Rallies
Sept 7^th: Chick-fil-A Family Night
Sept 13-16^th: Grounds Cleanup – Cafeteria Courtyard Garden
Sept 14^th: Room Rep Meeting, 6pm in Cafeteria
Sept 16^th: Fun Run!!
Sept 20-24^th: ITBS Testing (3^rd & 5^th)
Sept 21^st: Katie Reeves Community Mtg, 9:30am at Hopewell Middle School
Sept 24^th: School Dance – Flip Flop Hop
Sept 27^th: Box Top Contest begins

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FundRunners Fun Run

The FundRunners Fun Run is an alternative to traditional product sales fundraising. The program strives to enrich, educate and empower each student and faculty member while having fun raising money for the school. This is accomplished through classroom discussion of character traits with this year’s focus on Big “IDEAS” on Attitude. AES will retain 60% of collected pledges. This is 8-10% more than most traditional fundraisers.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the FundRunners Fun Run?
- The Fun Run will take place at Alpharetta Elementary School on Thursday, September 16^th. All parents, relatives and friends are encouraged to come out and cheer on the children!
  - 9:00am – 10:15am 2^nd & 3^rd Grades
  - 10:30am – 11:45am 4^th & 5^th Grades
  - 12:00Noon – 1:15pm Pre-K, K & 1^st Grades

Will all students participate regardless of contribution amount?
- Every child is eligible to participate in the Fun Run whether or not they have received any pledges. Each child will also receive a T-Shirt to wear on the day of the run regardless of contribution.
What is the difference between a pledge and a flat donation?
- A pledge is the dollar amount given by a parent/sponsor multiplied by the number of laps a student runs.
- A flat donation is the specific dollar amount given regardless of the number of laps a student runs.
Is my pledge/donation tax deductible?
- Yes. Any gift given to the school is tax deductible. Please keep your check stub for tax purposes.
Can my company make a matching donation?
- Yes. Company matching funds will be donated to AES. Please check with your company regarding its matching policies.
- Please attach your company’s matching form and/or website address and contact information.
How many laps will the students run?
- The FundRunners team will construct a 1/16 mile temporary track on the school grounds. Students average between 25-30 laps. The maximum number of laps, that can be run, is 36.
How are rewards/prizes calculated?
- Students earn rewards based on pledges. All rewards are distributed to the teachers daily before laps are run and money is collected. See the Pledgebook, coming home on September 7^th, for sample rewards.

Take a look at what this fundraising program is all about by going to www.fund-runners.com.

This year’s Character Traits focus on Five Big “IDEAS” on Attitude:

Involve Yourself
Discover Who You Are
Enjoy Your Family and Friends
Act Respectful
Serve One Another

Please contact Bernie Przysiecki, for additional inquiries.
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PTA Membership Drive in Full Swing

The AES PTA Membership Committee has been burning the midnight oil to obtain a membership to represent every child in our school (100% participation). PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy program in the United States. National PTA looks out for the health, safety and well being of our children on Capital Hill. Locally at our school, PTA provides over 15 academic enrichment programs, as well as 15 other programs to help our school be successful. If you have not had the chance to do so, please take a minute and JOIN PTA TODAY! Membership Forms are available online, click here to download an AES PTA Membership Form.

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Support Our School (SOS)

In an effort to support AES and have the best resources at our school, PTA raises money by holding fund raisers. We hope to have one that appeals to everyone! Our goal is to raise $50 per child. If we can raise $50 per child, we know we can provide our teachers the best resources.

The SOS Enrichment Fund is a venue for people to make charitable cash donations. 100% of your contribution goes to the school, unlike traditional fundraisers where AES only nets 50-60% of the gross profit. Even better news, the AES PTA is a non-profit organization boasting 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status which means your donation is completely tax deductible. Please consider donating to the PTA cause – download a SOS Donation Form today. Donors of $100 or more will get a signature drawstring SOS cooler bag – our thank you gift! Learn more….
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Cafeteria Courtyard Garden:

The Courtyard Garden is a great place for parents to meet their children for lunch. The Grounds Committee is planning to clean up the Courtyard Garden Sep 13 – 16 in the mornings (9:30 – 11am). Activities will include weeding, pruning, and spreading new mulch. If you can join us, please contact: Grounds Chair: Kim MacKenzie and Dad’s Club Chair: John Foster

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Kohl’s Cares for Kids Giveback Contest

This year as our kids are getting ready to head back to school, Kohl’s is getting ready to donate $500,000 each to 20 eligible schools through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids Giveback Contest. If we all get involved, one of those winning schools could be Alpharetta Elementary. Let’s spread the word and get our community involved!!

Over the past 10 years, Kohl’s cause program, Kohl’s Cares, which sells plush toys and books, has raised more than $150 million to benefit children’s health and education initiatives nationwide. In celebration of the Kohl’s Cares philanthropic program, Kohl’s is giving back a total of $10 million to schools nationwide.

How does the Contest Work?

Simply go to www.facebook.com/kohls, find Alpharetta Elementary and VOTE!! The contest runs July 7 – September 3, 2010. Contest winners will be announced in late September.

Spread the word!! Encourage your friends, family, coworkers and community members to go to www.facebook.com/kohls to vote today!!

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