Valley Charter Elementary School Laps 4 Learning Jogathon
April 30th-May 22nd
How will my Laps 4 Learning donation be used?
Your donation will be used to fund facility updates at VCES so that we can continue to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for our students!
Help us race toward the future!
Running Toward the Future! Valley Charter Elementary School Laps 4 Learning 2025.
Funds raised this year will go towards campus beautification and updates, including:
- Bungalow patio rebuild (located outside rooms 5,6,7 and 8): We estimate that this will cost $20,000
- New drip system and other much-needed updates and maintenance in the school garden
- Updated AC units
- New paint and locks in classrooms
- New laptops
- Sound absorption for the Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms
- Other classroom and campus updates as needed
Previous L4L campaigns have funded our 1st-5th grade playground renovation, 8 foot security fences and fence wraps around the perimeter of the campus, new AC units, new backpack rails and hooks, and partially funded the renovated bench by the backstop (the class of 2024 also funded this bench, and we are so appreciative of their generosity!).
Donate today! Help us ensure that VCES continues to be a beautiful, safe space for our students to learn and grow.
What are the school fundraising goals this spring?
Our school goals are to raise $75,000 and 100% student participation in fundraising during the Laps 4 Learning fundraising campaign.
What is the student fundraising goal?
The student fundraising goal is $250.
If every student raises $250 or more, we will exceed our fundraising goal this spring!
How can my student raise money this spring for Laps 4 Learning?
Your student has a unique fundraising URL and a donation envelope that they took home on April 30th. They can collect online donations, or cash/check donations in their envelope.
Encourage them to ask friends, family and neighbors to make smaller donations ($10, $15, $20) to help them reach the $250 goal. If donors are making an online donation, after they click “Give Now”, ask them to search for your student by name to make sure that their donation is matched with your student.
Here are some fundraising tips from Lyla:
Lyla's Laps 4 Learning Fundraising Tips!
If your family, friends and neighbors would like to donate cash/check, your student can collect this donation in their donation envelope. Click here for more information.
Make a video explaining why you’re asking for Laps 4 Learning donations! Share the video with the fundraising link with friends, family and neighbors. Here’s Selah’s video from Laps 4 Learning 2023:
How do I make an online donation to my student?
Click the “Give Now” button, type your student’s name, and select their name from the drop-down menu.
Do I have to donate with a credit card?
No! Students can use their donation collection envelope for cash and check donations. Click here for more information.
How can friends, family and neighbors donate online to my student?
Share your student’s fundraising link! Search for their name after clicking the “Give Now” button at the top of the page. Copy and paste your student’s unique fundraising link into an email and send it to donors, or share it on your social media profiles. All students were sent home with a QR code for their fundraising link with their donation envelope on April 30th. Need a new QR code to share? Visit the school office!
Make a video like this one and share it with friends, family and neighbors!
Can I volunteer on race day?
Yes, we need parents to make race day a great day for students! Please sign up to help with event setup, managing water tables, or assisting in the classrooms.
VCES rocks!
How are fundraising contributions tracked and acknowledged?
Online donations made through students’ personalized fundraising pages are automatically tracked on the Laps 4 Learning donation site. Cash and check donations will be manually added to the tracking system within 2-3 days of submission to the school office.
What are the student incentives for fundraising?
Students can earn a variety of rewards throughout the Laps 4 Learning campaign for their fundraising efforts!
All students will receive a prize on race day.
All students who raise $250 or more will win a prize AND be entered into a raffle to win:
- Principal for a Day
- Office Manager for a Day
- Lunch Manager for a Day
- PE Coach for a Day
- Music Teacher for a Day
All students who raise $500 or more will win an additional prize!
Grand Prizes for the top 10 student fundraisers! More information here.
Finally, all top student classroom fundraisers who do not quality for a Grand Prize will win lunch with their teacher.
All classrooms with 100% student participation ($10 or more) in fundraising will win a pizza party!
All donations must be received by race day, May 22nd.
Is my Laps 4 Learning donation tax deductible?
Yes, all donations are tax-deductible. VCS is classified as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and our tax ID number is 27-0174003. Receipts for online donations will be automatically generated through the donation site through the donation confirmation email. Receipts for cash/check donations will be generated upon request. Email Rebecca Avery ([email protected]) if you wish to receive a receipt for cash/check donations.
When is fundraising for Laps 4 Learning over?
All donations must be collected by May 22nd to be counted toward your student’s total fundraising.
What should I expect on race day (May 22nd)?
Laps 4 Learning race festivities will begin at 7:45 on the morning of May 22nd, but parents can drop off as usual until 8:05.
After students have been dropped off, parents are encouraged to visit the hospitality tables for coffee and breakfast snacks, and the sponsor tables to learn more about the amazing businesses that are supporting Laps 4 Learning this year!
Students will be ready to race by 8:30 and done by 9:00.
The Nordhoff parking lot will be very full on race day morning, and there is no parking on Nordhoff St from 7-9am. Please plan accordingly, and do not block entrances and exits to the parking lot. The back gate will be open until 8:05.
Learn more about race day here.
We need your help to make race day a success for students! Volunteer to help or donate supplies!
Virginia Wolf is race-ready, thanks to Coach Gina!
I don't want to miss anything! How can I keep track of the Laps 4 Learning timeline!
Don’t miss out on pep rallies and race day festivities. Click here for more information about the 2025 Laps 4 Learning timeline.
NEW: 2025 Pep Rally Goals
- 25% students participating in fundraising by the May 8th pep rally = staff member duct taped at lunch.
- 60% students participating in fundraising by the May 15th pep rally = staff member gets pied in the face during the pep rally.
- 100% students participation in fundraising by race day on May 22nd = Ms Z and Ms Raunsbak will run the race in inflatable costumes.
Here are some helpful links for more information about Laps 4 Learning:
I still have questions!
Email Rebecca Avery ([email protected]), or call the school office.