Dear Parents/Guardians:
On Thursday, September 28, 2017 students at our school will be taking part in the annual Terry Fox School Run. (rain/alternate date Friday, September 29, 2017).
Canada’s 150th anniversary year offers us the opportunity to celebrate our country and Terry at the same time this September! Students will have the opportunity to discuss the heroic efforts of Terry over the next few weeks and raise much needed funds for cancer research. Through their participation in the annual School Run, we hope that our students will view themselves as positive agents of change giving the best of themselves to Canada, just like Terry did.
Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated and donations of $20.00 or more that are listed on a Pledge Sheet (with a full name and address) are automatically receipted. Cheques and cash will both be accepted. Please make any cheques payable to The Terry Fox Foundation. All monies raised will be forwarded to The Terry Fox Foundation. Those students unable to bring in donations are welcome to participate in the event as well.
We are please to offer Terry Fox T-shirts this year. Please see the T-Shirt Order Form for information.
Please return any pledge forms and all monies by October 6th.
Donating online is fast and easy. Simply, go to www.terryfox.org , click “Terry Fox School Run” and “Give to a Student”. Your child may also choose to set up their own fundraising page in the “Give to a Student” section. By doing this, they will be able to email friends and family a direct fundraising link.
We are very pleased to be a part of this year’s Terry Fox Event as we encourage our students to develop a sense of volunteerism and goodwill, while celebrating school spirit. Thank you in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
The Terry Fox Fundraising Committee
Run route location/details:
Students in Grade 1-6 will go to gym with their classes at 9:00 for a kickoff assembly.
Grade 1-3 will run loops around the field between 9:30-10:00 (approximately). Volunteers can show up on the run day.
Grade 4-6 will run a loop in High Park between 9:30-10:15 (approximately). Volunteers are required if we are going to be able to go to the park. Please email Catherine.ringler@tdsb.on.ca if you are able to help
JK/SK students will have a kickoff assembly at 2:20 and will run a loop around the field after until 2:50
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Catherine Ringler
Howard P.S.
HPE Teacher
Howard Public School Council 