Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17

Come help us raise funds for a new computer lab and more outdoor beautification efforts by participating in the 1st Annual Friends of Thorp Walk-a-thon and Trick-or-Trunk Event.

WALK: Students, family and friends can wear their costumes and walk as many laps as possible around the designated course around OA Thorp, then grab some water and snacks, bid on a classroom pumpkin and go trick or treating in the teacher parking lot. There will also be face painting and crafts available. 
Location: OA Thorp Scholastic Academy
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Walk-a-thon 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Trick-or-Trunk 9:15 am – 12:00 pm
Classroom Pumpkin Silent Auction 9:00 am – 11:45 am

DONATIONS: Make tax deductible donations either online or return donations with this completed form to your teacher or the Friends of Thorp mailbox on or before October 21, 2015.

• ONLINE FUNDRAISING: Register your walker here. Share the online donation link via e-mail and/or social media to ask your family and friends to donate to your child’s walk / cause. Donors select an amount, put in their name, walker’s name, grade and teacher, and payment.
• IN PERSON FUNDRAISING: Use this form to collect donations. Safety First! Ask for donations from your family and friends. Never go into a stranger’s house! Do not go door to door after dark!

FORM MUST BE RETURNED AND ONLINE DONATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 21, 2015 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES!

PRIZES: The top 2 classes with the most money raised (one in grades K-3 and one in grades 4-8) will receive a frozen yogurt party. The top 2 individuals with the most laps walked or run (one in grades K-3 and one in grades 4-8) will be able to read the morning announcements and get their picture on the Thorp website and Friday letter!

VOLUNTEER: Family and friends, we could use your help! If time fits into your schedule, please sign up to volunteer here and help make the Thorp Walk-a-thon a success!

TRICK-OR-TRUNK: We are looking for participants. This is a great networking opportunity if you own a business or just love Halloween! If you own a business or know a business owner who would like to join the trick-or-trunk during the walk-a-thon, please fill in this form to RSVP.

Please spread to word to make this walk-a-thon fun for the kids and a huge success for Thorp.