🍕 WIN A CLASS PIZZA PARTY! + Latest Standings! 🍕✨
Hi HRES Families,
We are rolling right along through week two! Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Here is where we stand today:
💰 Total Raised So Far: $19,771 ($10,229 away from reaching our first goal of $30,000, which earns our students a pajama day and puts our principals on scooters for the day!)
🏆 School DJ Winners: Congratulations to our top 4 school-wide
fundraisers who earned a spot to DJ the morning announcements live this week!
Austin L. from Ms. Walker's 2nd Grade Class
Tommy M. from Mrs. Deaton's K/1 Class
River O. from Mrs. Young's 3rd Grade Class
John R. from Mrs. Walker's 1st Grade Class
🔥 Hype Chain Winner:
A huge shoutout to Ms. Walker's 2nd Grade Class, who won the Hype Chain
today for bringing the ultimate energy and fundraising hustle! ⛓️⚡
🍕 DAILY CHALLENGE: CLASS PIZZA PARTY!
Today’s challenge is all about teamwork!
🏆 The Prize: The CLASS that raises the most money overnight tonight (10/20) will win a Pizza Party! 🍕🥤🎉
📺 Watch the Pizza Party Challenge Video Here:
💻 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!
Find Your Child's Page: Go to 👉 https://app.99pledges.com/fund/HRESFunRun2026, click "Search for participant", enter your child's first name, and select their teacher!
No Login Required: Simply locate your student's name and share their link with family and friends!
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:
Today (Oct 20): Nightly Challenge - Class Pizza Party! 🍕
Friday, Oct 23: Race Day during Encore periods! (Every student gets a FREE shirt in their house color!) Please have your student wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes so they are ready to run! 👟
Parent Attendance: Restricted to registered volunteers due to limited campus parking. Sign up to volunteer here!
Work together with your classmates tonight to help your class take home the pizza party! 🍕💨
Warmly,
Your HRES PTO