Our fourth annual Cedar Park 5K crushed it on 10/3, as 980+ students ran, jogged, or lesisurely walked (8th grade-- looking at you!) our 5K route. We had flamingos, bubbles, music, some torrential downpours, and of course, energetic & awesome parents and staff who lined the course.
This year, our 5K team raised the bar with a $55,000 goal (a $5000 increase from last year's target) and our community has risen to the challenge. With our confirmed matching funds, we are 95% to our highest summit yet, with just $3000 left to FULLY FUND our 2019-20 budget and have the kids earn their all-school ice cream party.
Be a Hero & Donate to our ONLY Fundraiser, the CPMS 5K
You still have options to take us over the top of our 5K mountain:
ONLINE: Go to pledgestar.com/cedarpark and donate through Friday, 10/25.
CASH/CHECK: Please send your cash/check donation in either a 5K pledge envelope (found in the front office) or in any envelope from home. Please include the pledge form and clearly mark the outside as "Cedar Park 5K." Envelopes can be turned into the front office through Friday, 10/25.
Our Teachers ARE the Party
Not only do these teaching warriors WILLINGLY FACE hundreds of tweens and teens each day, they also aren't afraid to get silly and show their school spirit.
THANKS to all the staff members who gave us all whiplash and a good chuckle. While we appreciated everyone who dressed up, teachers earning the spirit awards for best costumes were David Waldrip, Darla McClelland, Liv Cruse, Kaitlyn Hitsman, & Melissa Ackerman. They will receive a pastry & drink of their choice, courtesy of New Seasons.
Jonathon O. & Hannah H.
Congrats to our Fastest Runners!
Congrats to these hard-working students who pushed themselves to avoid their meandering classmates and finish first in their class. This year's course was closer to a LEGIT 5K in terms of distance (we added a half lap), so bravo to this crew for taking it all in a (rather fast) stride.
6th Grade: Luther B. & Jane M.
7th Grade: Jonathon O. & Hannah H.
8th Grade: Davis E. & Sophia W.
Special shoutout to 8th grader Davis E., who had the fastest time of all 986 CPMS students!
Parent & Volunteer Turnout Was Legendary Yet Again
Thank you to the over 50 parents & community members who showed up to manage, support, & corral the 980+ students unleashed during our Cedar Park 5K. There's a hundred things on your to-do list, so THANK YOU for making CPMS a priority last 10/3.
Special shout out to our entire 5K leadership team, including Bettina Jeszenszky (chair), Erika Hammond & Jenna Dornblaser (day of logistics), Hannah Donohue (promotion), Katherine Rule & Tiffany Hahm (prizes), Brenda Swanson (donations), and Teresa Sem (matching funds).
The success of the 5K is a collective effort of staff, students, volunteers, sponsors, and the greater CPMS community. Even if you weren't with us on 10/3, all your time, donations, and effort did not go unnoticed.
5K Corporate Sponsors Add Valuable Boost
Our corporate sponsors have been very generous and collectively added $11,250 to our fundraising efforts-- 20% of our goal! When you patronize the following businesses, please thank them for supporting excellence in education in our community.
PLATINUM SPONSORS: Noyes Development & Westhills Vision Care
GOLD SPONSOR: Catalyst Financial NW & Corbridge Law Offices
SILVER SPONSORS: Cedar Mill Chiropractic Clinic, decarli, Leupold and Stevens Inc, Parker Furniture & Design, Vista Capital Partners, The Rise Central, Wet Kat Pool Service & Willamette HVAC
BRONZE SPONSORS: Sunset Science Park Federal Credit Union, Walker Garbage & World of Smiles
Local Donations Made Event & Excitement Possible
Massive thanks to the following businesses for their generous donations for this year's 5K effort:
Columbia Sportswear
Franz Bakery
Handel's Ice Cream
Jamba Juice
Mod Pizza
New Seasons Market
Top Golf
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Winco
Matching Funds Make the Difference
Unsure if your company matches? Head to www.cedarparkptc.org/matching and use the “Double the Donation” search engine to look up your company.
Nike/Columbia/Intel Families: Feel free to donate directly to the Cedar Park PTC via the Benevity portal. Forward the confirmation to 5k@cedarparkptc.org.
***Remember to submit matching funds requests to employers for your 5K donations promptly as some employers, such as Intel, have only a 60 day window to submit.