Dear NDS Families,

We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep on saying it - we are incredibly proud of how our New Dimensions families and partners came together to finish out a tough end to a school year. As we enter the 20-21 school year, we want to generate excitement and pride in our school by kicking off the year with a virtual Walk-a-Thon!

Since our charter school receives about 70% of the funding given to a school in the public school system, it’s on us to raise additional funds to support our building, grounds, and additional programming needs. This year, we are looking to support This year, we are looking to support our athletic programs and funding for our new air filtration system to help further protect students and staff. Our goal is $35,000, and we know we can do it!

We’ve listened to feedback from our families and teachers about past walk-a-thon events. This year, we’ll be simplifying how we run the event. Here’s how to get involved:

• Register your NDS student(s) and family members. Every participant will be asked to walk/run/jog/skip/crawl/move at least 4 miles between September 14 - October 16. You can do this at your own pace. Tag us in photos on social media with #NDSwalkathon or email photos and videos to dgrindstaff@ndschool.org. Registration is $35 per person and includes a walk-a-thon t-shirt. There is a family cap of $150. Registration for a family of 3 $105, family of 4 $120, family of 5 $135, family of 6 $150. Teachers and grade levels will have competitions for prizes, and there’ll be school-wide competitions for most miles walked and most money raised from businesses. Note: this year, we won’t ask for per mile pledges, but kids can still ask relatives and friends to contribute to their registration fee. We’re keeping it simple!

Register by completing the registration form and paying the registration fee.

• Reach out to community businesses for sponsorships. All contributions are tax-deductible and are available at four different levels. See attached letter for asking for business contributions.

• Watch for auction details. We’ll be having a virtual auction with some incredible items for you to share with family and friends and bid on!

• Get moving! Most importantly, we want our students to be excited about coming back to school, getting exercise in the community, and helping their school.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school!

Sincerely,

Dr David Burleson, Director

We are seeking community involvement for our 2020-21 Walk-a-Thon fundraiser. Sponsors’ names will be placed on our website, social media, and on our event banner as depicted in the below. The levels of sponsorship are:

Silver Level - $100 (footprint sponsor sign on banner and online)

Gold Level - $250 (footprint sponsor sign on banner and online, yard sign delivered to your home or business as a school partner)

Platinum Level - $500 (footprint sponsor sign on banner and online, yard sign delivered to your home or business as a school partner, sponsor name on Walk-a-Thon shirt)

Diamond Level - $1,000 (footprint sponsor sign on banner and online, yard sign delivered to your home or business as a school partner, sponsor name on Walk-a-Thon shirt, name on community partners plaque in school’s main lobby.

I would like to sponsor a footprint with my student/organization/business for the following level:(circle one)

All Platinum and Diamond Level sponsorships are due by September 25 in order to receive sponsor name on Walk-a-Thon shirt.

Silver Gold Platinum Diamond

$100 $250 $500 $1,000

I am unable to sponsor a footprint at this time but would like to donate an item for your raffle/silent auction.

I am willing to donate the following item(s):
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Sponsorship Name/logo for footprint and recognition:
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Enclosed is a check/cash for $__________________ (All checks payable to NDS Annual Fund or pay online .

All Sponsorships and/or donations are tax deductible. Our tax ID number is: 56-2221716

Sponsor Contact Name:____________________________________________________________________________________

Organization Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________

Email address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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