Walk-a-jog
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 3:00-5:30 PM
Location: Parkside Field
The Walk-a-Jog is Parkside's key fall fundraising event that delivers fun for the whole family.
Save your photos in this Walk-A-Jog folder for the yearbook.
COUNTDOWN TO WALK-A-JOG
5 JOIN A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE ⬇
Committees
- Registration: Run early registration Oct 16-17 and on-site registration Oct 17
- Raffle Ticket Sales: Run raffle ticket presale Oct 15-17 and on-site sales Oct 17
- Cake and Jello-O: Buy or make Jell-o & cakes before the event, support Jell-o eating contest and cake walk
- Water Stations: Run water stations and cheer on the kids
- Food and Beverage: Prepare and run snack shack
- Event Setup
- Event Cleanup
4 BECOME A SPONSOR ⬇
Sponsorship Levels
- Gold $1,000
- Silver $500
- Bronze $250
Benefits*
- Feature logo on front gate banner
- Feature logo on a freestanding sign on campus
- Feature logo on runners' bibs
- Feature business on the PTA website
- Feature business on the PTA Facebook group
*Logo must be received by Friday, October 3 to be included in collateral.
3 SUBMIT A COUNT-ME-IN (CMI) ⬇
What is a Count-Me-In (CMI)?
A CMI is fun and creative event that promotes community among the families at Parkside!
How does it work?
The hosts come up with an event, as well as how many people can "buy in" to their event. A CMI has a set price and set number of spots. The host covers the entire cost of the event, and ticket sales proceeds go to the Walk-A-Jog fundraiser PTA fund.
SIGN UP TO HOST A CMI by contacting Kristen Follis at kristencrooker@gmail.com.
2 START YOUR STUDENT'S PLEDGE PAGE ⬇
- Start your Campaign
Click the "Start My Campaign" button to create your pledge page. You only need one page per family or student—no donation is required to create and share your campaign. - Set your Goal
Choose a pledge amount from the options provided or set a custom goal. - Make your Contribution
Enter any amount you wish to contribute (starting from $0). - Enter your Details
In the "Your Full Name" field, provide your email address along with your child, children, or family's name—this is who contributors will support. - Share with Friends
Click the "Share with Friends" button to start spreading the word. - Optional: Personalize your Page 4
- Add a photo by clicking "Edit" under the caped person icon on the left.
- Rename your team by clicking the pencil icon next to your team name (feel free to delete the default "and friends" appended to your entry). - Share like a Pro
Use the social media, email, and link icons to share your pledge page with family and friends. Customize your message to rally support and get everyone excited! - Check your Inbox
Look for the "Fundraiser Created Confirmation" email. - Track your Progress
Click the "Check Status & Share" button in the email to monitor your campaign and continue sharing.
Encourage family and friends to contribute through Student Sponsorship Donations.
Then go to the Pledge Drive page to check your progress and donors.
1 PRE-REGISTER + BUY PRESALE RAFFLE TICKETS ⬇
Pre-Registration
SIGN THE PTA WAIVER and you're done with registration! Each student who registers early gets 3 free raffle tickets.
Raffle Tickets Available Starting October 8!
Skip the lines on event day by purchasing your raffle tickets in advance, starting October 8.
Be sure to bring your tickets to Walk-A-Jog so you can drop them into the bin(s) for the basket(s) you’d like to win.
Can’t attend? No problem — we’re happy to be your proxy and place your tickets into the bins for you!
TIMELINE |
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
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Raffle Ticket Presale Starts | |
Count-Me-In Presale Starts | |
Early Registration Starts | |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
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Morning dropoff | Raffle Ticket Presale |
Minimum day pickup | Raffle Ticket Presale |
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Morning dropoff | Early Registration |
Afternoon pickup | Early Registration |
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Morning dropoff |
Raffle Ticket Presale Early Registration |
1:00 PM | Event Setup |
3:00 PM |
Event Starts
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3:30 PM |
Students Walk/Jog on the Field |
4:15 PM |
Annex Performance |
4:35 PM |
Jello Eating Contest |
4:55 PM |
Musical Chairs "Piece of Cake" Contest |
5:15 PM | Raffle Basket Drawing and Closing Remarks |
5:30 PM | Event Concludes, Cleanup |
raffle Basket THEMES ⬇
Try your luck at winning one of these generous baskets, created with contributions from all classrooms, PK-8th.
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Sundae Funday
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Halloween
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I LOVE San Mateo
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Everything is LEGO
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Outdoor Adventure
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Staycation
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Make a Splash
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The Spa Experience
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Bay Area Sports
buy raffle tickets ⬇
Buy your raffle tickets for your chance to win big!
buy count-me-in tickets ⬇
Count-Me-Ins (CMIs) are fun group events and experiences organized by Parkside families, offering activities for kids, parents, and families. No bidding wars—just fixed prices and limited availability. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Hosts manage the planning and cover costs, with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting Parkside students.
Sponsors
Why Support Walk-a-Jog
The Walk-a-Jog Health & Wellness Fundraising Event is more than just a fundraiser—it's a celebration of our Parkside community. As one of our two major fundraisers, it brings together students, families, and friends, all united by a shared goal: supporting our school.
With energy and enthusiasm, our students seek pledges and then walk or jog alongside their classmates, raising essential funds for Parkside. This event not only strengthens our school but also instills in our students the importance of giving back. By participating, you help build and reinforce the strong community bonds that make Parkside special.
How your contribution makes a difference
Through fundraisers like Walk-a-Jog, the Parkside PTA is able to fund and support a wide range of programs that enrich our students' experience.