The Move-A-Thon is QAE’s annual student-driven fundraiser and a day of movement, music and fun! Students will spend 20 minutes with their class walking, running, skipping, rolling or moving however they choose around our outdoor track.
They’ve already been practicing in P.E. and setting personal goals for the big day. There will be a DJ, popsicles and a Move-A-Thon T-shirt for every student. Families, friends and community members are welcome to come cheer on our movers!
Help Our Students Go the Distance
Our goal is to raise $50,000 this year to support programs that make a difference for QAE students, including:
Art and PE classes and supplies
Project-based learning
Classroom instructional assistants
Reading specialists
Social-emotional learning
Field Day and Multicultural Night
Assemblies and author visits
And so much more!
Every student can participate, whether or not they fundraise. We hope families will participate at whatever level feels comfortable.
Choose How You Give
You can:
Donate to your student's class team
Create your own individual fundraiser
Make a direct donation to the QAE PTSA campaign
We use Zeffy, a zero-fee fundraising platform, so 100% of donations go toward the programs they support.
More Than a Fundraiser
The Move-A-Thon gives students a chance to: Get Moving Students set personal goals and challenge themselves to see what they can accomplish. Build Community Older students often return to the track to encourage younger students, and families and friends can cheer everyone on. Practice Goal-Setting Students work with their P.E. teachers to set a goal for the number of laps they want to complete. Have Fun! A DJ, popsicles, T-shirts and lots of moving make this one of the most energetic days of the school year. And by participating, students are helping support the project-based learning, social-emotional development and global citizenship programs that are part of their everyday QAE experience.
Come Cheer Us On!
Spectators are welcome! Come celebrate our students and cheer them on as they work toward their goals.
Want to Help Make It Happen?
We need volunteers for setup, lap counting, directing movers and more. To volunteer, please complete the SPS volunteer application so you can be added to the QAE volunteer sign-up distribution list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting ready during a previous Jog-A-Thon
Does the Move-A-Thon still happen in inclement weather? Yes, Move-A-Thon will take place rain or shine.
Do we have to raise money to participate? No. Our goal is for every QAE student to participate and feel proud of what they accomplish. Families are encouraged to fundraise at whatever level feels comfortable to support our school’s fundraising plan with an aim to raise $50,000 to support programs listed above.