We set a really ambitious goal for Walkerthon this year, and our community beat it. The final tally is in: $41,062, a new Walkerthon high score. And we still have company matches and a few more donations coming in.
Walkerthon supports everything the PTC does this year, including Field Day, Trunk or Treat, Art Literacy, Mystery Science, Reading Week, teacher grants, and field trips. Come to the next PTC meeting on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:45 p.m. to vote on the proposed budget and help decide where this money goes.
Keep the momentum going
- Check for a company match. Many local employers match donations, including Adidas, Alaska Airlines, Apple, Columbia, Google, Intel, Kaiser, Microsoft, and Nike. A match can double your gift after the fact.
- Donations are open all year. Give online through Zeffy, or by cash or check to the PTC. All donations are tax deductible, and our tax ID is 26-3542951.
- Join the fundraising committee. Email us to help continue the work.
- Shop at Washington Square. Every receipt you upload earns points for William Walker through School Cents, and six stores are double points in October. Here is how it works.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Because we are so appreciative of the support, we are going to say it again.
Thank you to all of our donors. We are so excited to have come this far.
Thank you to Mr. Powers, Mr. Lorenz, and all of our amazing William Walker staff. We would never be able to hold an event like this, or have this wonderful community, without you.
Thank you to our Wildcats. You are all to be commended for your hard work, both at Walkerthon and beyond. Class parties and raffle prizes are coming soon.
A massive thank you to our 53 volunteers, and to all of the grown-ups, community members, and siblings who came out to cheer on our Walker students.
And finally, a special thank you to our amazing sponsors. We appreciate every single business that gave to our school, and we will be adding them to our website and more. We would especially like to thank our highest sponsors:
Please thank them too, the next time you are in. You can see all of our Walkerthon sponsors on the Walkerthon page.
Dates to know
Mark your calendars, or subscribe to the PTC calendar and let it do the remembering.
- Oct. 7 - PTC meeting, 5:45 to 7:00 p.m.
- Oct. 9 - No school
- Oct. 13 - McMenamins Dining Night, 50% comes back to William Walker
- Oct. 14-22 - Book Fair
- Oct. 21-22 - Conferences
- Oct. 22-23 - No school
- Oct. 29 - Trunk or Treat for our William Walker community
- Oct. 30 - No school
Next PTC meeting: Wednesday, October 7 at 5:45 p.m.
This month we will go over Walkerthon and our proposed budget, Trunk or Treat, community building, and more. We will send out the proposed budget the week before the meeting so you can read it ahead of time.
Here is what to expect:
- 🍕 Pizza dinner. Come hungry, there is no need to bring anything.
- 🎨 Children are welcome. We set up a children's area with coloring pages, cars, and other activities so kids can play while you listen in. Children remain in their adult's care.
- 🌐 Spanish translation is available.
- 💻 Can't make it in person? We will have a virtual option.
📄 Minutes from our last meeting are posted. Take a look at what we are working on.
Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at William Walker from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. You can add them to your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there.
Stay in touch
Want a Walkerthon Wildcat shirt? They are just $10. Email us and we will get you one.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out: williamwalkerptc@gmail.com for the PTC, or williamwalkervolunteer@gmail.com to volunteer. You can find meeting dates, event info, and volunteer opportunities anytime on the families page.
