Donations and Volunteers Needed! (8th Grade Recognition and Celebration)

Hello 8th grade parents,

The end of the year is almost here and we are busy planning the 8th grade Recognition Celebration.  For those unfamiliar with Walt Morey’s tradition, the celebration starts with a recognition ceremony (much like graduation) with a cookies and punch reception on Monday, June 8th  and caps off with an 8th grade only party at school the morning of the last day of school, June 10th.  These events are funded primarily by the 8th grade families and fundraising.  The school and PALS donates $500 each as well.  We are close to meeting our fundraising goals but still need a bit more.  Many parents donated on Registration Day and we thank you greatly.  For parents that have not donated and are able to please send the money to the school office marked 8th Grade Recognition.  We have one more restaurant fundraising night on May 6th from 5-8 pm at Burgerville.  I hope you will join us.

Currently the activities at the party will include:
1.  Pizza and drinks
2.  Cotton Candy and Ice Cream
3.  Activities – blowup bungee run, blowup obstacle course, dunk tank for the teachers, music, sports and photo booth
4.  Raffle Prizes – these will be determined by donations and fundraising amounts.

In addition to fundraising, we can also use donations in pretty much any form.  It could be money, items for the raffle, food, and first and foremost your time.  If you have a business that would like to donate we do have a 501(c)3 status for charitable donations.  Please just let us know if you need a letter.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30 pm in the library.  We really need everyone’s help.  We will also need around 30 volunteers for the party on June 10th from about 7:30 am – 2:00 pm.  More information will be sent on that shortly. Hopefully we will have enough volunteers to setup shifts.

Lastly, our fantastic Leadership class will be putting together a slide show of baby pictures to be shown at the recognition ceremony.  We need your help with getting the pictures in as quickly as possible but no later than May 15th.  Please email the pictures to morey_pals@rsd7.net. If you are unable to email please send a printed picture to the school office in an envelope labeled with “child’s name and 8th grade baby picture”.  We will scan and return the picture to you.

If you have any questions or need further information or would like to get us in touch with some potential donors please feel free email me at Morey_Pals@rsd7.net or call 503-491-1935.

This is an important and fun day for our kids and we need everyone’s help to make it a success!

Best regards,

Michele Simon
WMMS 8th grade parent & PALS President