Games this week:

Tuesday, September 27th @ Northern Cass @ 4:30(7th)/5:30(8th)

Friday, September 30th HOME vs. Park Christian 4:00(8th)/5:00(7th)

Team pictures will be taken next week tbd.

If you have any questions please let me know or the Oak Grove AD.

Mr. Wateland

The Annual Grace Lutheran Jog-a-thon

When:  Friday, September 16^th

            Grades 1-3 run from 9:30-11:00

            Grades 4-8 run from 1:00-2:30

Where:  Island Park in Fargo on the corner of 4^th Street and 6^th Avenue South.

What:  The Jog-a-thon is a fundraiser benefiting Grace Lutheran Athletics.  The students gather pledges/donations before the event and will run laps on a 400-meter course in the park to qualify to participate in competitions to win a prize. After achieving a set number of laps and pledges the students will participate in the prize competitions such as a free throw competition and hula hoop competition, as well as a chance to throw a pie at Mr. Wateland or Mr. Jay.  The class with the most pledges wins an ice cream party.

Why:  The money raised by students and families is what gives Grace Lutheran the opportunity to host athletic teams in our school as well as continue our cooperative teams with Oak Grove and Fargo North at the Junior High level.

The funds raised are used for our state athletic fees, paying coaches and officials, replacing old uniforms and equipment, and tournament fees.

This event is a great way to encourage our students to stay active through athletics, be a part of a team, enhance school pride as well as build relationships within the Grace Lutheran family.

Who:  All Grace Lutheran School students from 1^st grade through 8^th grade participate in the Jog-a-thon.  Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends are welcome to

walk or run in this event and donate their laps to a student.

Volunteers are needed for this event.  If you don’t want to walk or run laps we do need help counting the students’ laps as they run.

Attached to this letter is a pledge sheet for students.  While some people will donate a certain amount of money for each lap a child completes, we suggest that donors pay a lump sum.  Hopefully, through hard work and determination, our school can achieve the school goal of $3,500.

I want to thank you in advance for your constant support in donations and time you put forth for this fundraiser.  All of our faculty, coaches, and most importantly, students are truly grateful.  We hope and pray once again that the Jog-a-thon will be a success and an enjoyable time together.

Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.  GO ROYALS!

In Christ,

Joe Wateland,

Athletic Director

701-232-7747

jwateland@gracels.com

Jog-a-thon 2011

School Goal $3,500.00

If we reach the School Goal

 Every class will have “choice day” in PE all week, so they will get to choose the games we play for that week.  Also, Mr. W will shave his beard.

Incentives for Grades 1-3

10-12 laps and at least $20.00 in donations—Participate in hula-hoop contest for a chance to win $10.00 to DQ.

12-15 laps and at least $20.00 in donations—Participate in Free throw contest for a chance to win $10.00 to DQ.

15 or more laps and at least $40.00 in donations—Chance to throw a pie at Mr. W or Mr. J.

*Ice Cream Party for the class that brings in the most money.

Incentives for Grades 4-8

12-16 laps and at least $20.00 in donations—Participate in hula-hoop contest for a chance to win     $10.00 to DQ.

16-20 laps and at least 20.00 in donations—Participate in a free throw contest for a chance to win $10.00 to DQ.

20 or more laps and at least $40.00 in donations—Chance to throw a pie at Mr. W or Mr. J.

*Ice Cream Party for the class that brings in the most money.