Fundraising

Fun Run 2024 Fundraiser

Fun Run Fundraising Updates!

Thanks to amazing participation across grade levels, students have already raised $22,000 as part of our Fun Run Fundraising campaign – we are well over half-way towards our goal. Thank you to everyone who has participated!

And of course, it’s not too late to get started! We usually see our biggest days of giving during Spirit Week. So if you haven’t done it yet, get your kid registered at https://mybooster.com/v3 and help us get to our overall goal of $35,000.

Kids will also be coming home with a flyer about Spirit Week next week to get everyone hyped in the lead up to Friday’s Fun Run. Get those jazzy outfits planned!

First step- get your My Booster Account ready at the link below!

https://give.mybooster.com/washington-irving-elementary-school?

Our Cause

School Goal: $35,000

Our school is hosting a fundraiser! Families will gather donations, while students participate in the fundraiser. Families can support our school by sharing their donation page with extended family and friends using the share button here on mybooster.com. Every share and donation counts!

Our Story

This year is the 12th Anniversary of the Washington Irving Fun Run and we are hoping to make this our best year yet!  The students of Washington Irving Elementary are raising money to support many programs that are not currently funded by District 97 but are necessary to enhance the quality of education for both our students and teachers such as field trips, scholarships, supplies and cultural enrichment. And this year, we have more needs, which means we need your support more than ever!

Furthermore, we want to promote a healthy lifestyle to our students and the community. Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $35,000 by supporting our FUN RUN. We’ve asked our friends at Booster to power our fundraiser to make it more profitable, fun and easy for everyone.

Incentives (Student)

Every student who raises $5 will get a virtual raffle ticket and their name will be entered into the raffle drawing. One student from each grade will get a gift card from Candycopia, Broker Tart, Gepetos.

Incentives (Grade)

Class with the most money raised will get special recognition – a balloon, certificate, and trophy.

Incentives (School)

  • $10,000 – Irving Swag
  • $15,000 – Class Board Game Time
  • $20,000 – Surprise Gift on Fun Run Day.
  • $25,000 – Extra Recess!
  • $30,000 – Afternoon MOVIE!
  • $35,000 – Afternoon Dance Party
  • Pie in the face – Principal and/or Vice Principal – the school’s top earner. 

End of Year BBQ Party

Don’t miss our end of year party and unofficial kickoff to summer at Irving School on Friday, June 9! All proceeds will benefit the rising 5th grade class.

We are also looking for volunteers of people who can donate food/items or people who can help out during the event. Please sign up below if you are able to help!!
* Donate Food/Items HERE
* Volunteer to Help In-person HERE

Teacher Parties!

Did you miss your chance at the Fun Fair to sign up for these amazing teacher parties? No worries!! We still have a few spots left for each of these three parties:

  1. Monday, May 1st from 3:00 – 4:30 pm! Please join Ms. Kaunelis, Ms. Parkinson, Ms. Richards, and Ms. Zience to watch Toy Story and eat some delicious popcorn! Our Movie and Popcorn Party will take place on Monday, May 1st from 3:00-4:30. They hope to see you there! 25 Students, $15 (https://washington-irving-pto-2.square.site/product/movie-popcorn-night-with-ms-kaunelis-ms-parkinson-ms-richards-and-ms-zience-/86?fbclid=IwAR0tlmDMeZ7qvVVL2ZKY-N8TRQjBYxhFmc5Z94IFV-uPs5RqWlUgq_LW2nk)
  2. Thursday, May 18th from 3:00 – 4:00 pm Crafting and Cookies with Ms. Koransky – Ms. Koransky is inviting students to join her after school for cookies and coloring! Cookies and all coloring materials will be provided. 15 Students, $10 (https://washington-irving-pto-2.square.site/product/crafting-cookies-with-ms-koransky-open/109?fbclid=IwAR3SDEvxdtxuWimG3GUicuYJG0bIQlMNBkpvMH2gDjHVMA–8peLb2tOgoM)
  3. Friday, June 9th at 7:15 am Bagels & Byes with Ms. Gray – Join Ms. Gray for a Bagel Breakfast on the Last Day of School! (https://washington-irving-pto-2.square.site/product/bagels-byes-with-ms-gray-open/110?fbclid=IwAR1PNcy1RLlPp3or_mVX3rcr6lr4ZDe2P6uBqmn_5102L_E39rsHtDL7E8g)

Fun Fair this Saturday

Saturday is the DAY!

Come one, come all to the Fun Fair, and in between carnival games and snacks, don’t forget to stop by the silent auction and raffle area on the Irving “porch” outside the main office doors!

In this exciting corner, you can bid on a chance to be principal or teacher or librarian for a day, hit the museums with Mr. Packer, do nails with Ms. Gibson, or golf with Mr. Daniel. You can have lunch at Pete’s with Ms. Blackney or have Mr. Blecha come to your house to read bedtime stories!

And while you’re at it, why not take home a basket filled with the best Candycopia has to offer (plus a toothbrush!), everything you need for family game night, an instant Mexican fiesta, Squishmallows galore, or bubbles for your bath and your glass?

Some of these items you can bid on in the silent auction, some will be for raffle, and for some of the teacher parties, all you have to do is sign up. Oh – and you can help decide which Irving staffer gets a pie in the face at 3:30 too!

Cash or online payment via the PTO website will be accepted for baskets. Tickets are cash only and available for purchase this week and at the fair. 

Irving’s Got Talent show begins at 1pm, followed by the Fun Fair at 2pm and a sensory hour at 4pm. See you on Saturday! 

PS! We could use a few more 4th and 5th grade student volunteers – please sign up if you can!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e44aca929aaf85-irving?useFullSite=true#/