It was COLD at the first Walk-a-thon held in 2009. The event will
be repeated on Oct. 15.

Second school Walk-a-Thon set for Oct. 15 
Aug. 26, 2010

It was successful beyond all expectations the first time, so Montezuma Elementary will have a second Walk-a-thon event on Friday, Oct. 15.

The event, which encourages fun and fitness, is the elementary school's main fundraiser for the year. It's a low-cost, volunteer-run event. Organizers say almost 100 percent of donations raised will go to enhance the school environment and learning opportunities.

The Parent Advisory Committe (PAC) used the money raised last year to sponsor these activities and events:

   Elementary book parade
   Literacy Week
   Rocket launching project
   Accelerated reading field trip
   Visiting author
   Science Center program
   Morning with Mom
   Doughnuts with Dad
   Library book funding
   Nike Reuse a Shoe program
   Accelerated reader quizzes
   Safe playground funding
   Spelling Bowl
   PAC's Pick-A-Book and Read
   Old Creamery Theatre presentation
   Reader's Theatre in the classroom
   Teacher appreciation lunch

Organizers say this year's donations will continue to support a variety of academic and student activities, including field trips, class projects and academic excellence programs.

Sponsors who contribute $100 or more will have their name printed on a t-shirt worn by participants the day of the event. Gifts are tax-deductible and can be made payable to Montezuma Elementary Walk-a-thon and sent to the school at P.O. Box 580, Montezuma, Iowa 50171. If you want your name on the t-shirts, your gift needs to be in by Sept. 30. 

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