2026 Important Dates
Wed, Sept 23 | Kickoff Day. Students receive a flyer and watch the kickoff video explaining how donations work.
Mon, Sept 28 | Deadline to enter 10 email addresses on PledgeStar to earn a dress down day.
Mon, Oct 5 | FINAL DEADLINE for all turn-ins and online donations to count toward our totals. Dress down day for families who entered 10 emails. Students who have reached $40 / $125 qualify for the prize wheel.
Wed, Oct 7 | Spinning wheel prizes awarded. M/W/F Preschool morning walk.
Thu, Oct 8 | Shamrock Stride Walk-a-Thon! Spirit Wear DDD, Half day of classes, walk after lunch, Living Rosary at 2:15 p.m. T/THPreschool and AM PreKindergarten walk will walk in the morning.
Mon, Feb 15 | Day off for all students and staff — if we reach $100,000.
Please note: All donations must be in by Monday, October 5 in order to count toward our totals and incentives!
Mon, Sept 28 | Deadline to enter 10 email addresses on PledgeStar to earn a dress down day.
Mon, Oct 5 | FINAL DEADLINE for all turn-ins and online donations to count toward our totals. Dress down day for families who entered 10 emails. Students who have reached $40 / $125 qualify for the prize wheel.
Wed, Oct 7 | Spinning wheel prizes awarded. M/W/F Preschool morning walk.
Thu, Oct 8 | Shamrock Stride Walk-a-Thon! Spirit Wear DDD, Half day of classes, walk after lunch, Living Rosary at 2:15 p.m. T/THPreschool and AM PreKindergarten walk will walk in the morning.
Mon, Feb 15 | Day off for all students and staff — if we reach $100,000.
Please note: All donations must be in by Monday, October 5 in order to count toward our totals and incentives!
Our Goals
Individual goal: $40 per student, or $125 per family for families with four or more children.
School-wide goals:
School-wide goals:
- $75,000 — Mr. Becker spends half the day on the roof of the school!
- $100,000 — All students and staff earn a day off on Monday, February 15, 2027, the day after the Super Bowl
Student Incentives
- Prize wheel: Students who meet the $40 individual or $125 family goal by the October 5 deadline (online or by check) get a spin on October 7.
- Inflatable race: The top 3 students with the most funds raised each nominate a staff member to compete on the day of the walk.
- Top homeroom: The homeroom with the most in donations will hold a drawing for one student to win big prizes.
- Celebration parties: PreS–2nd grade: Foam Party | 3rd–8th grade: Variety Day in the gym — smoothies, puppies, crafts, games, and a DJ
Funds
Every dollar raised goes directly toward renovations and improvements in our classrooms. This year's projects include new carpet and replacing peeling wallpaper.
Thanks to your generosity last year, we upgraded six classrooms — and the 5th/6th grade science classroom got new flooring!
Thanks to your generosity last year, we upgraded six classrooms — and the 5th/6th grade science classroom got new flooring!
