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Ridgeway students race in Turkey Trot and raise money for PTA

A large group of people, mostly children, are gathered in a colorful and festive outdoor setting, with various tents, equipment, and other structures visible in the background.

Ridgeway students strapped on their running shoes and raced each other this morning in the school's annual Turkey Trot, a fundraiser hosted by the PTA. Teachers even joined in on the fun with an inflatable mascot race to kick off the festivities. 

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At the start of the day, the fundraiser had already raised over half of its $65,000 goal. These funds will be used to support Ridgeway students and activities throughout the year! The PTA also collected food and clothing donations to provide support during the holiday season.

Students who registered for the race each received medals upon finishing and Ridgeway sweatbands. Congratulations to all the runners for a great race!

Other incentives included:

  • Student fundraising goal: $10 gift certificate for raising $250
  • Classroom fundraising goals: 
    • $500 - classrooms to hit $500 received turkey tattoos for all to wear for the race.
    • $1,000 - classrooms to hit $1,000 received Ridgeway water bottle sticker
    • $2,000 - classrooms to hit $2,000 will receive a visit from Bailey the therapy dog.
    • $4,000 - Classrooms to hit $4,000 will receive a Pizza Party
  • School fundraising goals
    • ✅$15,000 – Pretzel Day 
    • ✅$25,000 – Mrs. Tiger Mascot
    • ✅$35,000 – Recess Programming
    • ✅$45,000 – Turkey Trot Swag for all students and staff 
    • ✅$48,000- SURPRISE INCENTIVE - SILENT DISCO 
    • $55,000 – New Gym upgrades including mural and mats
    • $60,000 – Teachers Inflatable Blow-up Race 
  • #1 Fundraising Family received $100 gift certificate to Brazen Fox
  • #1 Fundraising Classroom receives a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Ridge with an activity and extra recess
  • #1 Fundraising Grade received extra recess
A group of people in colorful costumes, including a large orange figure, stand in a grassy field surrounded by a wooded area with autumn foliage.
A group of people, some wearing medals, stand together in front of a building, suggesting a sporting or athletic event.
A young boy in a yellow shirt with the number 336 on it is being congratulated by an adult, with a crowd of other people in the background near a brick building.
Three young women wearing colorful outfits and medals stand together in front of a brick building, surrounded by other people in the background.
A group of children and adults in colorful winter clothing standing in front of a building with a "Turkey Trot" sign, suggesting a running event or activity.