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Spring 2024 Raccoon Run Schedule

 
 
 
 

What is the Raccoon Run?

Our annual Raccoon Run is a jog-a-thon style fundraiser. As our primary fundraiser of the year, students and their families are encouraged to reach out to family, friends and neighbors to collect donations or pledges for each lap they run.

While this event not only raises money for our school, it also encourages physical activity and promotes a sense of community.

What are we raising money for?

Like many other schools and non-profit organizations, Sato Elementary Community Organization (SECO) relies heavily upon volunteers, donations and generous sponsors to help run the many wonderful activities and programs we put on throughout the year.

These activities and programs include supporting classroom, school, and admin budgets, Art Literacy, Cultural Night, Oregon Battle of the Books, popcorn Fridays, teacher appreciation week, field trips and classroom parties, staff dinner for conferences, movie nights, PE and Music equipment, 5th grade celebration and more! Learn more about where your donation goes here.

 

Thank You Sponsors!

 

We are extremely grateful to our wonderful sponsors who help make all our events possible!

click on the logos below to learn more about these companies.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

How to Watch the Run

 

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We welcome and encourage everyone to attend the Raccoon Run and help cheer on our students!

We are offering two ways to watch the run:

  1. The Family & Friends Fenceline Viewing area along the sidewalk in the drop-off/pick-up area. This viewing area is behind the permanent fence and is available at no charge.

  2. The Premium Viewing Gallery area along the track behind security fencing. Admission price of $5 per person (ages 5+) for all day viewing. There are a limited number of Premium Viewing Gallery entry tickets available.

See the photo below for spot locations.

  • No background check is needed to enter the secured Premium Viewing Gallery.

  • Admission tickets to Premium Viewing Gallery are non-transferable.

  • Viewing spots withing both viewing areas are on a first come basis. No holds or guarantees are provided. No seats are provided at either viewing area.

  • The school and track/field area are closed to visitors - including those in the Premium Viewing Gallery.

  • Check-in for the Premium Viewing Gallery is at the gate at the far side of the track & field fence (closest to the driveway entrance).

  • Space permitting, entry tickets to the Premium Viewing Gallery can be made at the event (cash only).

  • Purchases of admission tickets will not be credited to your families/student’s fundraising efforts.

  • Proceeds from all ticket sales go directly to the Raccoon Run and SECO fundraising.

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Check with your employer today to see if they offer donation matching!

 

 
 

Registration opens to families on Monday, March 18th!

Review our step-by-step instructions on how to register and request donations on PledgeStar.

 

Volunteering!

We need a large number of volunteers to make this event happen. If you are an approved volunteer by the Beaverton School District, please sign up to volunteer.

We need assitance with lap counters, first aid, water stations, classrooms, mascots, check-in, and more!

Sign up here!

If you are intered in becoming an approved volunteer, please submit a district application found here.

 
 
 

 

Raccoon Run

Frequently

Asked Questions

 

  • Yes!

    Parents will need to register their families on our fundraising platform PledgeStar (pledgestar.com/sato). From there you will need to add each student as a jogger.

    Please note you will need to register even if you have registered on this platform in previous years.

    To be counted towards classroom prizes, students need to be registered by Wednesday, April 24th. Families can still register after this date, but it will not count towards their student’s classroom total for earning prizes.

    See the prizes section here on more information on classroom and student prize opportunities.

    To be considered “registered” a parent must: 1. Register their family, 2. Add their students as joggers, and 3. Send out one donation request (self requests allowed). Students do not need to receive a donation to be registered.

    See our ‘How to Register & Request Donations’ section here for step-by-step instructions.

  • Donations are collected through our pledge plaform PledgeStar (https://pledgestar.com/sato).

    Through PledgeStar, you can send donation requests to family and friends via email or text message. You can also share your student’s fundraising page on social meda or print out a flyer with a QR code.

    See our ‘How to Register & Request Donations’ section here for step-by-step instructions.

  • Great question! If you register multiple Sato students under the same family account, all payments received will be split evenly between the registered students.

    If you wish to create a separate account for each student (instead of a shared family account) you can do so by using a different email address for each student.

    Students in split households can have more than one account (using different email addresses). Coobined totals will not be reflected on the student’s fundraising page but will be combined offline for earning prizes.

  • On the PledgeStar platform, donors can choose to donate by lap or as a flat rate.

    There is a minimum donation of $5 for a flat donation or $0.50 per lap.

  • The number of laps depends on a student’s age, but younger kids (K-1) average 8 laps and older kids average 10-15.

    The highest amount of laps ran last year was 20.

  • Absolutely! PledgeStar will track all donations made via credit card or check.

    Checks can be dropped off at the school or mailed to:

    Sato Elementary School

    Attn: Raccoon Run

    7775 NW Kaiser Rd.

    Portland, OR 97229

    Be sure your student’s name is written on the check!

  • We have some new and exciting prizes this year including classroom prizes (fidgets, movie & popcorn, and a photoshoot) and individual prizes (exclusive movie night, silly stringing staff at an assembly, and a limited edition stuffed animal.

    See more information on the available prizes here.

  • Great queston!

    Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing on the day of the run as well as socks and shoes.

    Student are also encourgaed to bring their waterbottles with them to the track to help stay hydrated. Staff and volunters will be onhand to help remind kids to drink!

  • We wil release the race day schedule with times as we get closer to race day.

    Race Day is a normal school day, but students will head outside during their electives to participate in the run.

    After warming up, students will have approximetly 15-20 minutes to run as many laps as they can. Once their run time is complete, students will enjoy a post-run snack.

  • Yes! All students will receive a Spring 2024 Raccoon Run t-shirt for fundrasing for and participating in the run.

  • Yes! Look for more information to come on how to watch the run!

  • Yes! We always need help at events. Please sign up here to volunteer:

    https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/Opportunities

  • Yes, we are always looking for sponsors!

    Not only is it a good way to get awareness about your company, but we love that you want to support our school!

    We are accepting corporate sponsors for our Spring 2024 Raccoon Run through March 16th.

    Please email us at fundraising@satocommunity.org if you would like more information on becoming a sponsor.