“Miles of Smiles”
Walkfest 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Save the Date for Carey’s Biggest Family Fun Event!
Walkfest brings together Carey students, families, faculty, staff and alumni for a day of fundraising and fun.
Register and Volunteer for Walkfest online!
Volunteer for Walkfest via the CSPA Volunteer Portal here to earn revenue-generating hours!
Register for Walkfest, sponsor participants and purchase Carey t-shirts and merchandise here!
Join the entire Carey community for our annual Walkfest, starting at 10:30 am sharp on the Serra High School track (next door to Carey). We’ll walk, run and raise money until 1:00 pm. After walking, we’ll continue the celebration at Serra with lunch and games until 2:30 pm.
Raise $$$ for the School
Our goal is for every child to raise $300 or more through his or her own personalized fundraising webpage.
Be a Part of “Miles of Smiles”
- Volunteer to help (earn your revenue-generating volunteer hours). The volunteer portal will be up in mid-August.
- Buy a t-shirt and other Carey spirit merchandise
- Sponsor a faculty or staff member to walk or enjoy Walkfest
- Run with the Carey Relay Runners
- Cheer and smile for the children as they walk
- Buy lunch tickets
- Participate in games and activities
- Have fun and don’t forget to smile
T-Shirt and Merchandise Sales
Congratulations to Ellen Chung and Grace Andrews, winners of the 5th grade t-shirt design contest! The children show their Carey spirit by wearing their t-shirt on Spirit Days.
- $15/shirt or $50 for a family-pack of four t-shirts
- Carey School caps – $10 each
- Carey School boat tote – $30 each
- Stuffed Carey Eagle with Bandana – $10 each
- Get them during the following back to school events:
- New Family/Mentor Summer Party (8/19, 11am-1pm)
- New Family Orientation Part 1 (8/28)
- First week of school on the patio (8/28-8/31 starting at 9am)
- New Family Orientation Part 2 (9/13, 5-6pm)
- Back-to-School Night (9/13, 6-8:30pm)
- First CSPA meeting (9/20, 5-6pm)
As the start of school gets closer, merchandise orders will be able to be placed online via The Carey School website.
Carey Relay Runners
Join a team of parents, grandparents, faculty, staff and alumni who run in a baton-passing relay during the Walkfest. Sponsor these runners to raise money for the school.
Walkfest Awards
Every student who participates in the Walkfest will be a winner and receive an award. If a child cannot attend the Walkfest or walks less than 4 laps, he/she will still be counted as a participant if he/she raises a minimum of $75. Following is a summary of the major awards given.
- Eagle Grand Champions – Based on a student’s own effort for the number of laps walked. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded.
|
Grade |
Bronze Laps |
Silver Laps |
Gold Laps |
|
PK |
4-10 |
11-15 |
16 or more |
|
K |
4-14 |
15-19 |
20 or more |
|
1 |
4-16 |
17-24 |
25 or more |
|
2 |
4-18 |
19-27 |
28 or more |
|
3 |
4-20 |
21-31 |
32 or more |
|
4 |
4-22 |
23-35 |
36 or more |
|
5 |
4-24 |
25-37 |
38 or more |
- Fitness Grand Champion – Awarded to the boy and girl school-wide who walk the most laps.
- Spirit Grand Champion – Awarded to the student who raises the most money.
- Super Eagle Grand Champion – Awarded to the faculty / staff member who walks the most laps.
“Miles of Smiles” Lunch and Festival
Once you finish walking at Serra High School, join us for lunch and fun at Serra High School from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Lunch and admission tickets are $15 each. Tickets may be purchased online beginning the first week of school via The Carey School website.
Are you a new family?
Read this for more information!
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