We are so excited to launch our very first annual Fun Run on Thursday, October 22nd!

You asked, and we listened: this year, we are bringing our primary fundraiser entirely in-house. That means 97% of your donations stay right here in our community!

The Fun Run will take place on Thursday, October 22nd and is intended to bring our entire school together to celebrate fitness, teamwork, and school spirit. Every student takes part! Students and staff will run laps around the field, and every child receives a Fun Run t-shirt to wear on the big day.

Our goal this year is to hit $40,000.

Your support turns right back into the school community by funding:

Free Field Trips: Covering 100% of field trip costs for every student
New Recess Gear: Sports equipment and games for outdoor play
Updated Classroom Tools: Materials like modern whiteboards, etc.
Teacher Grants: Provide funding to staff for creative, effective learning

With our community's help we know we can achieve this! Donation window opens on Monday, September 28, 2026.

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2026 FUN RUN Fundraiser Information

2026 JME FUN RUN PAGE: https://www.muirptsa.org/fundraiser/3488

(live on first day of fundraising 9/28/26)

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PAGE SET-UP AND FUNDRAISING INSTRUCTIONS

(live 9/17/26)

Visit the Parent Tips and Tricks Guide to help assist with login and fundraising support.

Log in (or register) on our website (registration help: Muir PTSA Account Set-up).
Navigate under "My Account" or visit the “forms” page directly: https://www.muirptsa.org/Open_Forms
Click your Child’s personal page link and set-up
Share your Child's page with friends and family on September 28th to donate through Wednesday October 21st where they can donate using their credit card
If friends and family would rather donate via cash or check please fill out this form and follow the instructions.

**REMINDER** If your company participates in corporate matching, please consider matching for the fun run. Please note the match is for the 2026 JME Fun Run.

The JME PTSA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. (EIN#: 91-1086931)

IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, September 17: Fundraiser Kick-off at Back-to-School Social & PTSA General Meeting
Thursday, September 17 - Friday, September 25: Individual student page set-up
Monday, September 28 - Wednesday October 21: Fundraising
Thursday, October 22: FUN RUN!!
Friday, October 23: Final prizes announced and distributed

PRIZE BREAKDOWN

**Please ensure that your child's teacher is accurately reflected in your account to be considered for prizes.**

To change your child's teacher in an existing account visit:

"My Account" or visit the “forms” page directly: https://www.muirptsa.org/Open_Forms
Navigate to Family Information to update

Individual Prizes

10% goal ($10 raised) >> JME sticker
50% goal ($50 raised) >> JME squishy
100% goal ($100 raised) >> JME draw string bag
$250+ raised = JME Super Fundraiser >> JME stainless steel water bottle

Classroom Prizes

50% goal (avg $50 raised) >> popsicle or glow stick dance party
100% goal (avg $100 raised) >> extra recess
Top fundraising classroom >>hot chocolate and a movie and trophy for a year

Grade-level
Grade-level that runs the most laps during the Fun Run >> Ice cream sundae party

School-wide

50% goal ($20K raised) >> school-wide pj and popcorn
100% goal ($40K raised) >> school-wide lunch time pizza party

Grand Prize Entries

These prizes unlock if the school hits specific thresholds:

Tier 1 $10k: $100 gift card
Tier 2 $20k: Tablet + Tier 1
Tier 3 $30k: $250 gift card + Tier 1 and Tier 2
Tier 4 $40k: Nintendo Switch 2 + Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3

Ways to Earn Entries

One raffle ticket for each $50 raised individually
One raffle ticket for each 10 laps completed during the Fun Run
Top 3 fundraisers per classroom earn 3 extra raffle tickets
Top 5 fundraisers per grade level earn 5 extra raffle tickets
Every “Super Fundraiser” (raised $250 individually) earns 2 extra raffle tickets