Salamanders, you really stepped up this year and our hearts are full! We have funded the full PTA budget for the year and are looking to add more opportunities to continue to make Sligo Creek a great community and place to learn. You helped us to raise a record-breaking $42,273.37!!!
Thank you to everyone for your hard work! The funding will benefit every class and every student over the year!
Now, to announce our winners from the Salamander Stride…
For the Class and Grade competitions:
The GRADE that was the fundraising leader and gets the MOVIE AFTERNOON, the prize goes to…FIRST GRADE!
The CLASS that was the fundraising leader and gets to SILLY STRING A SPECIAL GUEST, the prize goes to...MR ZARBO’S FOURTH GRADE CLASS!
The CLASS that made the most spirited entrance onto the track - this one was really close but we had to choose a winner. That class gets to host the special classroom trophy for the rest of the year and that prize goes to…MS. FORD’S FIFTH GRADE CLASS!
Now for the individual winners who will get a special little Salamander delivered to them…
In Kindergarten, the student leaders were:
In First Grade, the student leaders were:
In Second Grade, the student leaders were:
In Third Grade, the student leaders were:
TIED for raising the most funds:
In Fourth Grade, the student leaders were:
In Fifth Grade, the student leaders were:
And our OVERALL WINNERS, who will get a special lunch with Ms. Nesmith and a friend of their choosing…
AND BECAUSE WE BROKE OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL…EVERYONE GETS AN EXTRA RECESS!!!
Every student has received a special Salamander Stride temporary tattoo and an ink pen for all of their efforts in making the event a great success.
Thank you again for your support of the PTA and our school community. Sligo Creek is a special place for our students to learn because of YOU!
With gratitude,
Laura Fruge and Katey Prudhomme
Salamander Stride co-chairs
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