We truly had a reason to celebrate our Walkathon birthday! The $200,000 gift our children received this year will make a positive impact on their future learning. Thanks to all of the wonderful people who opened their hearts, checkbooks and schedules, which allowed us to receive this breathtaking amount of money.

With this being my second, and final time, to chair this important event, I will leave with many wonderful memories of all who have supported Walkathon and Booksin. I thank all of you for your gift to our children. The day would not have been the same without everyone who volunteered and participated!
Thanks so much for coming to the birthday party!

We still have t-shirts available for purchase, in youth sizes Large and XL.
To order, download this form and turn it in to your child’s teacher or in the office.

Gayle Musolf
2011/2012 Walkathon Chair

It’s so exciting to see all of the new families at Booksin!  They will be in for a wonderful surprise on October 13, when they join the rest of us for their first Walkathon. We all know what a great community we have at Booksin, and it especially shines the day of Walkathon.  I ask all returning families to reach out to someone new to Booksin and tell them what the excitement is all about.  It is our community spirit that transforms into donations of every kind: monetary, in-kind and helping hands. These donations help fund essential school-wide activities that enhance our children’s lives.  We need everyone’s support to make this Walkathon another success.

Thank you!
Gayle Musolf

25 Years of Walkathon History

Visit the library to see the Walkathon logo quilt with the first 20 years of themes.

• 1987: Walkin’ The Dog
• 1988: Footloose
• 1989: Booksin Beach Club
• 1990: Booksin Walk n‘ Roll
• 1991: Booksin Speedway
• 1992: Booksin Country
• 1993: Booksin
• 1994: Booksin All-Americans
• 1995: Booksin Walks Around the World
• 1996: Take a Step Back in Time
• 1997: Booksin Walks on the Wild Side
• 1998: A Day at the Beach
• 1999: Booksin School Wild West
• 2000: Booksin All-Stars
• 2001: Space Odyssey
• 2002: Under the Sea
• 2003: Jammin’ in the Jungle
• 2004: America Rocks
• 2005: Booksin Goes Buggy
• 2006: California Dreamin’
• 2007: Oh the Places We’ll Go
• 2008: Peace – Love – Booksin
• 2009: Booksin’s Amazing Race
• 2010: POW3R 1N NUMB3R5
• 2011: Science; It’s a Blast!

Ways We Could Use the Money

• $30,000 Science Programs
• $15,000 Music Programs
• $9,000 Reading Consultants for   grades 3-5
• $4,000 Student Work Books for   grades 1-5
• $4,000 Field Trip, with buses,   tickets, curriculum tools
• $3,000 Art Vista Program Supplies
• $2,400 Enrichment Funds for one   grade level
• $2,000 Cornerstone Activities
• $2,000 Garden Life Lab
• $800 Garden Guardians
• $630 Science Fair Poster Boards
• $500 buses for a field trip
• $350 School Planners for One   Grade Level

How We Raise Money

Sponsorship

Pay to have your company name or family name placed on the backside of the Walkathon t-shirts.
Booksin.org/walkathon/sponsors

$200 Pledge Goal

We are asking each child to set a personal goal of raising at least $200. Start thinking now of ways you can help your child reach this goal.

Corporate Matching

Many companies provide a program where they match money donated by your family to Booksin. Please check with your HR department today to see if your employer provides a corporate matching program. For more info contact Holly Barr at holly@hollybarr.com or (408) 887-3225.

1. It is a FULL day.  Plan to be there all day long.  Registration begins at 8:15, walking starts at 9:00 and we don’t stop until 4:00pm.  Mileage credits are given to walkers who need to leave temporarily for formal physical activities such as soccer games, lacrosse, karate class, swim team,  etc.
2. Make yourself comfortable.  Bring chairs, blankets, pop-up tents, EZ-Ups, etc..  Think of it as your family’s “home base”.  This is where your children can find you, relax, snack, eat, and hydrate.
3. Food is available all day long.  There will be plenty of food choices available for purchase the day of Walkathon, including some breakfast items.   No need to leave for food.
4. Keep hydrated.  With all of the excitement and activity, keeping hydrated is very important, especially for walking participants.  Drinks will also be available for purchase.
5. Bring money.  Money for food, drinks, auction, MarketPlace and other activities all contribute to the success of Walkathon.  Cash and checks are preferred methods of payment.