November 3, 2006

Over 300 students and 250 teachers, staff and parents attended the third annual San Jose Christian School Walk- a-Thon on Oct. 7. It was an incredible day filled with school spirit, community building and overwhelming excitement to raise funds.

Over 300 students and 250 teachers, staff and parents attended the third annual San Jose Christian School Walk- a-Thon on Oct. 7.

The school is located in Campbell at the old Dover Elementary School on Sheffeld Drive.

Enthusiastic participants walked over [a total of] 8,400 laps and raised an astounding $51,500 (net) dollars. Funds from this parent coordinated event, are slated for multi-day field trips, sports equipment, classroom and teacher ‘Wish Lists” including musical instruments and supplies.

The SJCS Walk-a-Thon is coordinated by an amazing group of volunteer parents. “It feels so great to support the school and the local community in such a fun way, on such a beautiful day” said one parent on the day of the event. Local businesses also play a major role, contributing to the silent auction, which raised over $7,000 this year.

Along with the walking, students enjoyed activities such as a pumpkin walk, a crazy hair booth and teacher drawings that allowed students to win special fun activities with the teacher of their choice. Included in the festivities was a good old fashion “Jail.” Students and parents were able to purchase tickets and then issue a warrant and put teachers and friends in jail to either serve a 5-minute sentence or recruit “bail” from other participants.

“The Jail was a huge success and we anticipate seeing that in years to come,” said Jennifer Van Muckey, Walk-a-Thon financial coordinator.

Betsy Phillips, director of Community Development said that the “Walk-a-Thon is more than a fundraiser, it is a time that allows our entire school family to work, play and have fellowship together—this time is invaluable!”