Rock Creek Elementary PTO
Rock Creek PTO is entirely funded by donations and fundraising activities that occur throughout the school year. We are very thankful you chose to donate your time and/or money to our organization to help support our students, staff, and school.
We have 2 BIG fundraisers throughout the year as well as various smaller options that can help to support the PTO
FUN RUN FUNDRAISER
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Held in the fall - each student gets a t-shirt! Students have the opportunity to run laps around the school and celebrate with their classmates.
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Parents are welcome to cheer, but:
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Must remain off school property due to Ankeny School District policy
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Volunteer opportunities available! Sign up through Better Impact.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Be a sponsor! We are looking for businesses to help sponsor - your logo will be featured on the students t-shirt AND on our PTO Facebook
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Volunteers to help the day of the run
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Donations - ice, water, and snack for post-run
Class Run Schedule:
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8:15-8:45 All School Picture
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9:00-9:35 4th Grade
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9:45-10:20 5th Grade
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10:25-11:00 - 2nd Grade
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12:20-12:55 1st Grade
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1:00-1:35 3rd Grade
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1:40-2:15 TK & Kindergarten
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Route wraps around the school following the sidewalk.
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Starting and ending points is the grassy location in front of the school entrance
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Green Marks the locations where parents are allowed to watch
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Parents SHOULD NOT be in any of the red marked areas- this are Is restricted to school personnel and volunteers only.
SILLY STRING FUNDRAISER
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Held in the spring
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Each student gets 1 can from PTO (can vary by year and $)
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School wide favorite activity!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
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volunteer to help day of
DINE TO DONATE
"Dine to donate" is a fundraising strategy where a restaurant agrees to donate a portion of its sales from a specific event to a chosen organization or cause.
2025 LOCATIONS/DATES
9/30/25
10% BACK TO ROCK CREEK
9/25/25
20% BACK TO ROCK CREEK
10/20/25
11/11/25
15% BACK TO ROCK CREEK
12/07/25
30% BACK TO ROCK CREEK
1/19/26
BACK TO ROCK CREEK
2/10/26
20% BACK TO ROCK CREEK
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
Easy Additional Ways to Help Our School!
photos linked
Raise Right is a program that helps individuals and organizations raise money through the sale of gift cards.
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Purchase Gift Cards: Participants buy gift cards for various retailers and brands at a discounted rate through Raise Right.
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Resell or Use Gift Cards: These gift cards can be resold at face value or used personally, allowing the seller to earn profit or support a cause.
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Fundraising for Groups: Schools, churches, sports teams, and other organizations can set up fundraising accounts, and a portion of the money spent on gift cards goes back to their group as a fundraiser.
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Convenient and Flexible: Raising funds becomes easier because participants can purchase gift cards for everyday use or special occasions, turning regular shopping into a fundraising activity.No
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Additional Cost: Often, there are no upfront fees, and the team benefits from the partnerships with major retailers, making it an accessible way to raise money.Overall, Raise Right provides a simple, flexible, and effective way to generate funds through everyday shopping and gift card purchases.
Some companies will match or donate a portion of your volunteer hours to the non-profit of your choice.
Choose Rock Creek Elementary!
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John Deere
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Wells Fargo