Fun Run/Walk: October 5 th, :30 to 2:30 ASB Fundraiser Starts NOW Alderwood M.S. Mustang Stampede

What is the Mustang Stampede? Two parts Fundraiser: 2 weeks to raise at least $15 per person Fun Run and Walk on Friday, Oct. 5 th, 2012 The money raised will help support the Associated Student Body (ASB) of Alderwood Middle School

Where does the money go? ASB funds can only go to events that fit under the umbrella of being either: Cultural Athletic Recreational Social Examples of what we could pay for: Before and after-school clubs Student leadership opportunities Field trips Campus projects Dances Talent show or whole school events like Incentive Day, Field Day, etc. Sports equipment

Everyone is Impacted by ASB How many students play or will play a sport at AMS? The equipment and uniforms needed are paid by the ASB How many students plan to be in a club this year? The materials needed to host the club are paid by the ASB How many students plan on buying a yearbook this year? We have to purchase the yearbooks with ASB money before selling them to you How many students plan on attending a dance this year? The DJ, black lights, beach balls, snacks, etc. are all paid by the ASB Who has turned in or received an ICU? The candy and prizes are paid by the ASB ASB has made Mix-It-Up Lunch and Wii Wednesdays possible, what else would you like to see at AMS? With a successful fundraiser, many things are possible!!

Goal for the Mustang Stampede Fundraiser OUR mission: Raise $10,000 This is possible if: EACH student finds THREE to donate FIVE DOLLARS “Find three to give five” or 3 “4” $5 Each year we raise thousands of dollars that help continue our clubs, dances, activities, etc.

Incentives Raising money for the ASB will result in improving existing programs and create opportunities for students to be involved at AMS. Fun Class Competitions through your 1 st period classes Students who raise $100 or more will join our “Century Club.” Century Club members will be eligible for a special breakfast during 1 st period. Students who bring in a minimum of $15 will be eligible to win prizes donated by the community and PTA. These include gift cards, toys, candy, clothing, etc.

Fun Run and Walk All money from the fundraiser will be turned in on Oct. 5 th during 1 st period From 1:30 to 2:30pm, students will be walking and/or running around the field rain or shine Students will be able to compete in a 1K or 3K race There will be a spirit gear contest More details to come regarding Stampede events. Route Map.doc Treats will be for sale, music will be played Staff such as Weaver, Treworgy, Stone, Hornung, Johnson, etc. will be running It will be a “Black, White, and Red” Friday – so bring your spirit gear but dress so you can walk and run comfortably

Asking for Donations You will need two things: 1. Your Mustang Stampede envelope 2. Alderwood M.S. Stampede Run and Walk-A-Thon Student Instructions You will be receiving these tomorrow in 6 th period Instructions: Stampede Student Cheat Sheet2012.docx Copy of pledge sheet-2012.xlsx

Other News - Healthy Youth Survey Informational flyers will be sent home to your parents with the MSP Scores, are available online, and are posted in the Cafeteria Contact Ms. Murphy in the Main Office if you have any questions Spanish language versions of the informational form are available if you need it This is an 8 th Grade survey and will take place Oct. 18 th in your Science classes