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💦 WEEKEND CHALLENGE IS LIVE! Win a Grade Level Water Games Recess Party! 🌊🎉

Posted Date: 10/16/26 (09:00 AM)
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Hi HRES Families,

What an incredible Day 2! Thank you so much for keeping up the amazing energy and supporting our school. Here is where we stand after night two:

💰 Total Raised So Far: $10,605

🏆 Night 2 Mystery Box Winners: Congratulations to our top 3 school-wide fundraisers who unlocked a Mystery Box overnight!
  • Marin from Ms. Heitz' 5th Grade Class
  • Ben from Mrs. Buffkin's 4th Grade Class
  • Charlotte from Mrs. French's 1st Grade Class
🔥 Hype Chain Winner:
A huge shoutout to Ms. Heitz' 5th Grade Class, who won the Hype Chain for raising the most money last night! ⛓️⚡

🌊 WEEKEND CHALLENGE: WATER GAMES RECESS PARTY!

We have a massive challenge lined up for the whole weekend!

🏆 The Prize: The GRADE LEVEL that raises the most total funds over the weekend (Friday 10/16 through Sunday 10/18) will win an epic Grade Level Water Games Recess Party! 💦🎈

📺 Watch the Weekend Challenge Commercial Here:

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💻 How to Get Started on 99Pledges

We are streamlining our fundraiser online with 99Pledges so you can reach friends and family by email, text, or social media—no door-to-door selling required!
  1. Find Your Child's Page: Search and find your participant’s online pledge page here:
    👉 https://app.99pledges.com/fund/HRESFunRun2026
    (Click "Search for participant", enter your child's first name, and select their teacher!)
  2. No Login Required: Simply locate your student's name and share their link with family and friends!
  3. 100% Participation Goal: No donation amount is too small—every single dollar directly benefits HRES staff and students!


📲 Sample Text to Copy & Share with Family:

" [CHILD'S NAME] is participating in the Hickory Ridge Elementary Fun Run, and would love your support! If you'd like to donate, you can do so online at their pledge page here: [INSERT YOUR PLEDGE PAGE LINK] "


🗓️ Dates to Remember:

  • All Weekend (Oct 16–18): Water Games Recess Party Challenge! 🌊
  • Friday, Oct 23: Race Day during Encore periods! (Every student gets a FREE shirt in their house color!)
  • Parent Attendance: Restricted to registered volunteers due to limited campus parking. Sign up to volunteer here!

Let's make a big splash this weekend! Share your student's link with out-of-town relatives and friends to help their grade level win the Water Games Party! 💦

Warmly,
Your HRES PTO