Your Role Is Simple — Help Make It Special
We are not asking teachers and staff to become fundraisers. Your biggest contribution is helping students feel excited, included and connected to the Fun Run.
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Create Excitement
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Reinforce Awareness
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Celebrate Students
👟 Every student participates in the Fun Run regardless of fundraising. Fundraising is voluntary.
Runner pages, donations, employer matching or account questions? PTSA handles those details.
Why the Fun Run Matters
Fun Run fundraising helps PTSA support the experiences, resources and community moments that enrich life at Audubon.
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Classroom &
Teaching Resources
Teaching Resources
Supplies • Classroom tools • Educational subscriptions • Library resources
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Student Activities
Art Docent • Math Challenge • Field trips • Garden Club • Field Day
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Staff & Student Support
Staff appreciation • Teacher Appreciation Week • Student snacks • Assistance
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Family & Community Events
Welcome Back Bash • Science Fair • Multicultural Night • Spirit Week
The Fun Run helps PTSA continue supporting the programs, resources and community experiences that make Audubon special.
How Staff Can Help
Small reminders and positive encouragement can make a big difference. PTSA will take care of the fundraising mechanics.
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Helpful from Staff
✓ Talk positively about the Fun Run.
✓ Build excitement as Fun Run Day approaches.
✓ Remind students to tell their families about the campaign.
✓ Celebrate class and school-wide progress.
✓ Reinforce that every student belongs.
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PTSA Handles the Details
• Runner-page and login questions
• Donation and payment issues
• Individual fundraising goals
• Employer-matching questions
• Detailed parent fundraising questions
If a family asks something you are unsure about, simply send them to PTSA and we will take it from there.
What Families Are Being Asked to Do
Three simple steps: personalize, share and support.
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Personalize
Add a photo, check the runner goal and update the welcome message.
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Share
Share the runner link with family, friends and their broader network.
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Support
Families can donate, invite others to help and explore employer matching.
🎯 Understanding the Goals
Families may see both a school goal and an individual runner goal.
School Goal — $30,000
Audubon's collective community fundraising goal.
Individual Runner Goal
A family fundraising tool — not a quota, requirement or expectation for the student.
🎉 Recognition & Celebration
A little extra fun helps keep the campaign exciting.
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Class Award
Highest achievement versus class goal wins. Award details coming soon.
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Prize Drawings
5 winners selected randomly on Oct. 12 and Oct. 19.
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All-School Bash
Unlocked when Audubon reaches the $30,000 school goal.
📅 Fun Run Day FAQ — Details Coming Soon
DETAILS COMING SOON
We’re still finalizing day-of logistics. This section will be updated as details are confirmed.
What time does each class or grade run?
Run times are being finalized and will be shared soon.
Where should students report before the run?
Class and grade-level instructions will be shared once the Fun Run Day schedule is finalized.
What should students wear?
Clothing and footwear guidance will be shared with families before Fun Run Day.
What happens if it rains or the weather is poor?
The weather plan is still being finalized. We’ll communicate any changes or contingency plans before the event.
Can parents and families come to cheer?
Yes. Parents and families are welcome to come and cheer students on. Additional viewing and timing details will be shared soon.
Can parents run or walk with students?
This detail is still being finalized and will be communicated before Fun Run Day.
How can parents volunteer on Fun Run Day?
Parents interested in volunteering can contact Adriana at events@audubonptsa.org .
What happens if a student cannot run because of an injury or other need?
Participation and accommodation details are being finalized. Our goal is to make the Fun Run inclusive for every student.
💬 If a Parent Asks You About the Fun Run
“The Audubon Fun Run is our PTSA fall fundraiser and our school-wide goal is $30,000. Every student participates regardless of fundraising. Families can personalize and share their child’s runner page if they would like to support the campaign. For runner-page, donation or fundraising questions, the PTSA can help.”
💬 Quick Staff FAQ
Need a quick answer? Open a question below.
Does every student have to fundraise?
No. Fundraising is voluntary. Every student participates in the Fun Run regardless of how much their family raises.
What if a student raises $0?
Nothing changes. Every student participates in the Fun Run. Fundraising is voluntary.
What should I tell a student about fundraising?
Keep it simple and positive: “The Fun Run is coming! Ask your family if they have visited your runner page and shared it with family and friends.”
We want students excited about the event, not pressured about money.
We want students excited about the event, not pressured about money.
What if students start comparing how much they raised?
Please reinforce that the Fun Run is a school-wide community effort. Individual fundraising totals are not a measure of participation or success.
How do families find their child’s runner page?
Families should log in to the Audubon PTSA website, open the Fun Run campaign and select their child’s personal runner page.
Open the Fun Run Campaign →
Open the Fun Run Campaign →
What if a family has more than one child at Audubon?
A separate personal runner page is created for each child.
Can grandparents, relatives and friends support a runner?
Yes. Families can share each child’s personal runner-page link with grandparents, relatives, friends, neighbors and coworkers through WhatsApp, text, email, social media or another channel.
When and how are the prize drawings held?
Prize drawings take place on October 12 and October 19. Five winners are selected randomly at each drawing.
How does the class award work?
The class with the highest achievement versus its fundraising goal will win the class award. The specific award will be announced soon.
Can employers match donations?
Many employers offer charitable matching. Families should check their employer’s specific program. Staff do not need to explain or troubleshoot matching programs.
What if a parent has a runner-page, donation or account problem?
Please direct the family to the PTSA at fundraising@audobonptsa.org . Staff do not need to troubleshoot accounts or payments.
Questions? PTSA Is Here to Help.
For runner-page, donation, fundraising or employer-matching questions:
Audubon Fun Run 2026 • October 1–15 • Fun Run Day: October 15
