Verdi Elementary's 32nd Annual Fun Run!

Friday May 16, 2025

9:30 am @ school front entrance

Fun Run Pledge

$ choose

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Our beloved Fun Run is back for its 32nd year - and this time, we’re adding a splash of color! Volunteers will greet students at the finish line (located at the school's main entrance) with bursts of colored cornstarch to celebrate their big run.

Thanks to our amazing PFA, each student will receive a Fun Run T-shirt. We recommend sending a change of clothes in case your child wants to switch after the run.

On this same day we’ll also be taking a panoramic picture of the entire student body and staff – a fun way to capture the spirit of the day. Order information to come later.

Proceeds from the Fun Run help support our P.E. program, including staffing, equipment, and playground repairs and maintenance.

Check the information packet sent home with your child for details on collecting pledges and more!

What is a Fun Run?

The Verdi Elementary School PFA Fun Run is our main Spring fundraiser. The entire student body gathers in front of the school and runs (or walks) one mile through the Verdi Lake Estates neighborhood. Many parents and teachers participate, volunteer, and accompany students on the run. Neighbors, staff, and local law enforcement join in the fun and cheer the kids on as they go. This is a free, non-competitive event and we want everyone to have fun! The run will conclude back at the main entrance of Verdi Elementary School with a celebration outside with color and fun!

How does the Fun Run raise money for our school?

Family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors will sponsor a student’s run with their pledges. This year's proceeds will go toward improving our playground and playground equipment. There are amazing prizes for the top seller in our lower grades (K-2) and the top seller in our upper grades (3-5). And the class in our lower and upper grades that raise the most money will each win a pizza party!

How do the sponsors/pledges work?

Students can collect pledges from sponsors in two ways:

In person: use the tickets sent home and collect cash or check pledges. Make sure the tickets are filled out completely and attached to the pledges.

Online: sponsors use the provided QR code (on this sheet) and pay with a credit/debit card. Students should mark the “online pledge” box on the ticket and fill out as much information as possible. Sponsors will be asked to fill out the student’s name and class when pledging online.

All tickets, cash checks and online pledges must be submitted by May 16.