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Raccoon Run Registration Prizes Donation Matching Volunteering How to Watch FAQ Sponsor a Song 2025 Raccoon Run Thursday, October 9th Congratulations to Mahveen, our Raccoon Run t-shirt design contest winner! Last spring, our incoming fifth graders put their creativity to the test by designing logos for this year’s Raccoon Run. Each fourth grade class voted for their favorite design, and those finalists were then presented to the entire student body for a schoolwide vote. We are so excited to celebrate Mahveen, whose amazing design was selected as this year’s winning logo! Congratulations, Mahveen! Sponsors Thank you to our wonderful 2025 Raccoon Sponsors! GOLD SPONSORS ($1,000+) BRONZE SPONSORS ($250 - $499) 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 in support of our runners. This event not only supports programs in our school, it also encourages physical activity and promotes a sense of community. All students will participate in the Raccoon Run during school hours. 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 administrative budgets, Art Literacy, Cultural Night, Oregon Battle of the Books, Popcorn Fridays, teacher appreciation week, field trips, staff dinner for conferences, movie nights, PE and Music equipment, 5th grade celebration, Play.Fit.Fun. and more! RR Registration Event Registration Registration is now open to families! All students will participate in the Raccoon Run on October 9th during school hours. To help us prepare for the run, we ask that all families register their students on our platform PledgeStar. IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT REGISTERING: Parents will need to create an account for their families on our fundraising platform PledgeStar. You will need to create a new account, even if you have registered on this platform in previous years. PLEASE ONLY REGISTER YOUR STUDENT(S) . It is not necessary for parents to register themselves in order to use the platform. 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). Combined totals will not be reflected on the student’s fundraising page but will be combined offline for prizes. To be counted towards classroom prizes, students need to be registered by Tuesday, September 30th. 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 below for more information on classroom and student prize opportunities. To be considered “registered” a parent must : Create a family account Add their students as joggers Send out one donation request (self requests allowed). Students do not need to receive a donation to be registered. Register Now! Click here to review our step-by-step instructions on how to register and request donations on PledgeStar. RR Prizes Prizes Students have the opportunity to earn prizes both as part of their class and individually. CLASS PRIZES: We will be tracking the percentage of students in each class that register on our donation platform – PledgeStar. To earn a classroom prize, parents must create an online profile for each student and send out one donation request (self requests allowed). Students do not need to receive a donation to be registered. Classes will earn a prize once they hit 75%, 90% and 100% student registration by Friday, October 3rd . Students can still register after this time, but it will not count towards their classroom prizes. Students can track their classroom's progress on the entry TV near the elevator. 75% class registration: Fidget for every student 90% class registration: 30-minute in-class movie with freshly popped popcorn 100% class registration: photoshoot with our mascot! (link provided to families for download) INDIVIDUAL PRIZES: We will also be tracking the total amount each student raises. Students will earn an individual prizes at multiple price points for the total funds raised by Friday, October 17th . Families can track their individual progress on their family PledgeStar page. Please note: Employer donation matches can take up to 60 days to be received and may not be reflected on the online platform right away. Total prize counts will be done a few weeks after the event to allow for final donations and employer matches to be received. $50 raised: Sato Heads & Tails Coin Game $100 raised: Invite only movie night (includes pizza, candy and snacks for student and one adult) $200 raised: Silly string staff members during recess $300 raised: Raccoon Run Swag Bag full of fun prizes $500 raised: Student's can participate in a Raccoon Report! (choose the final raccoon video, read a special section, or have a special highlight) . $750 raised: Student's get to have lunch with Mrs. Pleau and/or Ms. Parker! RR Donation Matching Donation Matching Many employers offer corporate matching for nonprofit donations meaning your employer may match your donation for free! Those matches will count towards your students’ prizes and allow you to double your impact in contributing to programs supporting our school! HOWEVER, most company matching features take between 4-8 weeks to process donations and notify the school. For that reason, we need your help to accurately track matching donations for student prizes! Please either: Select the Company Donation Match box when you submit your donation (see picture below) - OR - Email raccoonrun@satocommunity.org with subject line “Donation Match”. Please include your student’s name, classroom teacher, and a receipt, report, or confirmation email from your employer detailing the match you have requested. A volunteer will manually process these requests, so please allow 48 hours for your donation to be reflected in PledgeStar. Do you or a family member have an employer matching program? If so, be sure to check the "Company Donation Match" box when making a donation on PledgeStar! Ask your employer if your company offers employer donation matching and help increase your impact on our school. If you don’t see SECO on your employer’s donation platform or if you have any questions, please emai l: raccoonrun@satocommunity.org . Volunteering RR Volunteering Sign up to volunteer here! We need a large number of volunteers to make this event happen! If you are an approved volunteer by the Beaverton School District, please consider signing up to volunteer. Event Setup: Help setup event stations (canopies, tables, signs, etc.) **Please note the earlier start time of this shift** Mascot: Dress up in mascot costume and interact with kids Mascot Assistant: Assist mascot with costume and escort around event grounds Lap Stations: Assist at lap stations warming up runners and handing out lap counters Water Station: Assist with refilling water dispensers and cups and handing out water to kids Viewing Area: Check-in visitors for viewing area and monitor attendees **Please note the earlier start time of this shift** Snack Tent: Help distribute otter pops to students after their run Event Teardown: Help teardown canopies, tables, decor, and supplies When available, you'll be able to sign up to volunteer through ParentSquare (linked above). We kindly ask volunteers to commit to the entire shift. Please do not request a partial shift. This volunteer opportunity is only available to those who have passed their background check through the Raptor System. Please be sure your name is correct on your ParentSquare account (matches your Raptor application) or you will be removed from the signup list. RR Watch the Run How to Watch the Run We welcome and encourage everyone to attend the Raccoon Run and help cheer on our runners! Premium Viewing Gallery Family & Friends Fenceline Viewing We are offering two ways to watch the run: 1. The Family & Friends Fence Line 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. Viewing spots are on a first come basis, no seating is provided. 2. The Premium Viewing Gallery area along the track behind security fencing. Admission price of $5 per person (ages 5+) for all day viewing. No background check is needed to enter the secured Premium Viewing Gallery. Admission tickets to Premium Viewing Gallery are non-transferable and non-refundable. Viewing spots are on a first come basis. Seats are not provided. The school and track/field are closed to visitors - including those in the Premium Viewing Gallery. No restrooms are available during the event. Check-in for the Premium Viewing Gallery is a the gate at the far side of the track and 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. If you have any questions, please email events@satocommunity.org . Purchase VIP Viewing Tickets here! Run/Viewing Times for Each Grade: 3rd Grade (7:55 AM - 8:40 AM) 4th Grade (8:40 AM - 9:25 AM) 5th Grade (9:25 AM - 10:10 AM) Kinder (11:50 AM - 12:35 PM) 1st Grade (12:40 PM - 1:25 PM) 2nd Grade (1:30 PM - 2:15 PM) Sponsor Song Sponsor a Song Want a fun way to surprise your student during the run? C hoose a song to play during your student's grade's run time. Only five songs available to purchase per grade - once they are sold out, they are gone! Include a "shout out" with your song (i.e., "We know you'll do amazing Tommy. Love Mom & Dad"). Limited to 500 characters. Student's Name and Teacher will be stated before each shout out. Songs and shout outs must be approved by the events team. Please review the lyrics for appropriateness—making sure themes, language, and content are suitable for elementary aged children—before submitting your song request. We reserve the right to refuse songs based on popularity, lyrics, length, or duplicate requests. If refused, you will be asked to pick an alternate song. Song must be around 3 minutes or less. Purchased songs will play during grade's warm up or during lap times. One purchase buys one song for one grade. Purchased songs will not be credited to your families/student's fundraising efforts. Proceeds from all sales go directly to the Raccoon Run and SECO fundraising. If you have any questions, please email raccoonrun@satocommunity.org . Purchase a Song Sponsorship here! RR FAQ Event FAQ Have a question about the Raccoon Run? Please review the information below on frequently asked questions. If you still have a questions, please email raccoonrun@satocommunity.org . Do I need to register my student(s) for the run? Yes! Parents will need to create an account on our fundraising platform PledgeStar. 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 Friday, October 3rd. Families can still register after this date, but it will not count towards their student’s classroom total for earning prizes. To be considered “registered” a parent must: 1. Create an account 2. Add their students as joggers 3. Send out one donation request (self requests allowed). Students do not need to receive a donation to be registered. See the information on how to register and request donations on PledgeStar. How do I collect donations for my student? Donations are collected through our pledge platform PledgeStar. 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 media or print out a flyer with a QR code. See the information on how to request donations on PledgeStar. How do donations work if I have more than one student at Sato? 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). Combined totals will not be reflected on the student’s fundraising page but will be combined offline for earning prizes. Are donations by lap or a flat donation? All donations are flat donations, not per lap. This makes it easy for families and friends to give any amount they’d like in support of our runners. While we accepted lap donations in previous years, we have found that less than 3% of our donations are lap based and lap based donations require extra time as a volunteer must manually update lap totals after the event for each student that participates. Can I make a donation by check? 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 and PledgeStar reference number is written on the check! What do students need for the run? Great question! Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing on the day of the run as well as socks and shoes. What does the run day look like for the students? We will release the run day schedule with times as we get closer to the event. Run 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 approximately 15-20 minutes to run as many laps as they can. Once their run time is complete, students will enjoy a post-run snack. Will my students get a t-shirt for running? Yes! All students will receive a Raccoon Run t-shirt for fundraising for and participating in the run. Can we come watch the kids run? Yes! We encourage families to come cheer on our runners. Visit our website's How to Watch the Run (here) section for viewing options and run times! Do you need volunteers for the event? We need a large number of volunteers to make this event happen! If you are an approved volunteer by the Beaverton School District, please consider signing up to volunteer. Event Setup: Help setup event stations (canopies, tables, signs, etc.) **Please note the earlier start time of this shift** Mascot: Dress up in mascot costume and interact with kids Mascot Assistant: Assist mascot with costume and escort around event grounds Lap Stations: Assist at lap stations warming up runners and handing out lap counters Water Station: Assist with refilling water dispensers and cups and handing out water to kids Viewing Area: Check-in visitors for viewing area and monitor attendees **Please note the earlier start time of this shift** Snack Tent: Help pass out otter pops to students following their run. Event Teardown: Help teardown canopies, tables, decor, and supplies Volunteer sign ups will be posted in ParentSquare. Visit our volunteer section of this page (here) for a link to the ParentSquare signs ups when they become available! We kindly ask volunteers to commit to the entire shift. Please do not request a partial shift. This volunteer opportunity is only available to those who have passed their background check through the Raptor System. Please be sure your name is correct on your ParentSquare account (matches your Raptor application) or you will be removed from the signup list.

Grant Request (formerly Request for Funds) Please complete the Grant Request form below. Grant requests are available to all staff members. To ensure we can add your grant request to the meeting agenda, please submit your request at least 48 hours before the next SECO meeting. All grant requests need to be reviewed by the school's admin team prior to being submitted. We have limited grant funds each year and may not be able to approve all requests (partial fulfillment may be considered). Grants that benefit a higher number of students will be given priority. We encourage you to submit your grant request as far out as possible to ensure funding is available. Grant requests are typically reviewed and voted on at the next general SECO meeting following receipt of the request. Rush grant requests may be considered by a special board meeting, but are not guaranteed. A request may be tabled for further discussion if more time or information is needed. If you have any questions, please email our Treasurer at treasurer@satocommunity.org . The SECO Treasurer will notify you of your request approval or denial following a vote. Requestor Information First name* Last name* Email* Position/Grade* List all staff members who are applying for grant Grant Information Short Grant Summary* Grant Amount* Please give as many details as you can including: how many kids will grant serve (select students, one class, entire grade, whole school) how long will grant serve students (one year, several years) why is grant needed links to program/materials Details of Grant Request* File upload (optional) Upload File Grant Fulfillment Needed By:* No Specific Date Within Next 30-60 Days Rush - Under 30 Days Have you requested grant (or RFF) for this or similar expenses before? If yes, when and for how much?* All grant request need to be pre-approved by the admin team before submission. Has someone from the admin team reviewed your grant request? If so, who?* Who will make the initial payment for grant expenses?* Submit

Cultural Night Signup - country booth - video performance - outfits - Henna booth - Signs ups for the 2025 Cultural Night are closed. Interested in participating in this year's Cultural Night? Families can sign up here to host a country booth, submit a cultural performance or outfit to be aired during the event or assist at the Henna booth. If you have any questions, please email events@satocommunity.org . HOST A COUNTRY BOOTH Host a "booth" (i.e. table) representing your country for students and their families to "visit". Each Country booth is provided a trifold board to display info about your country of representation (culture, heritage, festivals, traditions, clothes, languages, art forms, decor, food, etc.). A small budget is also provided so you can host a kid friendly game or activity that kids visiting the booth can do.(e.g. write your name in a different language, play an instrument, etc.) and/or offer small sample bites of simple food items that are iconic to your cultural cuisine. Families signing up for the same Country will be asked to work as a team to host a booth. Full event details and requirements will be provided via email. SUBMIT A CULTURAL VIDEO PERFORMANCE Submit a video of a dance, song or other cultural performance no longer than 3:00 minutes to be included in a looping video shown in the gym during the event. There are no restrictions on who can perform. You are welcome to submit a relevant video or your culture/country. Full event details and requirements will be provided via email. SUBMIT A PHOTO OF A CULTURAL OUTFIT Submit a photo of a cultural outfit to be included in a looping video shown in the gym during the event. Full event details and requirements will be provided via email. HELP RUN THE SECO HENNA BOOTH Help SECO run the Henna Booth where students and their families can visit to receive a free Henna design. Help is needed in making the Henna paste and applying the designs. Full event details and requirements will be provided via email.

Make a Donation to SECO Sato Elementary Community Organization (SECO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are the parent volunteer organization of Sato Elementary School. Like many other schools and non-profit organizations, SECO relies heavily upon volunteers, donations and generous sponsors to help run the many wonderful activities and programs we put on throughout the year. The mission of SECO is to promote the complete well-being of the students at Sato Elementary School and enhance their learning experience by fostering community among parents, teachers and staff. To further its goal of helping to amplify each student’s learning experience, SECO provides the planning, funds and/or volunteer support for many events, programs and activities at Sato Elementary. The money raised from fundraising, sponsorships, and donations helps SECO lower student field trip costs for both buses and admission tickets. It pays for Art Lit supplies and allows us to host after school events like Movie Night, the Halloween Party, Kindness Celebration, and Cultural Night. It's also used to pay for guest speakers, Oregon Battle of the Books library books, additional classroom supplies, and helps fulfill staff grant requests. Any money raised goes right back into our school! You can learn more about SECO, what we fund, and how to get involved by visiting our What is SECO page . Make a general donation to SECO Sato Elementary Community Organization is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 82-2267227). As such, any donation to our organization is tax deductible. Frequency One time One time Yearly Yearly Amount $ 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate

Sato Fall Grocery Gift Card Drive November 3rd - November 19th Due to the ongoing government shutdown, public food benefits may not be available for the month of November. To help support Sato families in need during Fall Break, SECO is partnering with Sato to collect monetary donations that will be used to purchase grocery gift cards. So far, we have had 20 Sato students and their families request support during fall break. If you are able, please consider making a donation that will directly benefit these Sato Raccoons. Families can donate in one of the following ways: 1. Make an online donation below. All collected donations will be used to purchase approved gift cards. 2. Drop off purchased $25 Safeway or WinCo "Family Friendly" gift cards* to the front office. Family Friendly gift cards exclude the purchase of alcohol, tobacco, and lottery tickets. Please request these special gift cards from each store's customer service center. 3. Bring cash or check (made out to SECO) donation to the front office. * If possible, please provide a receipt with all gift card donations so our families can request a reissue in case of damage or illegible PINs. Sato Elementary Community Organization (SECO) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and as such, any donation to our organization is tax deductible. Online donations will automatically receive an emailed receipt. A donation receipt will be provided upon request for any cash, check, or gift card donations made at the front office. Questions? Please reach out to our School Social Worker Lesley Conway via Parent Square. Thank you for helping support our fellow Raccoons in need!

Dine Out Nights Join other Sato families and support SECO by eating out! Throughout the year, SECO will be partnering with local restaurants for “Dine Out Night”. On a Dine Out Night, if you visit the featured restaurant during the designated hours, a portion of your bill (typically 10-20%) will be donated to SECO! The funds from these nights help pay for programs and events we host for Sato students and their families! Be sure to read the details for each event. Some restaurants require you to show a flyer, others offer online codes or have event restrictions. Anyone can attend! We encourage you to share the Dine Out Night flyers with your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors! Next Dine Out Night: Date: Thursday, May 28th Location: Pastini - Cedar Hills Address: 3487 SW Cedar Hills Blvd #1337, Beaverton 97005 Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Flyer Required: No, just mention Sato to your server! To-Go: Yes, when ordering directly from restaurant Percentage Donated: 20%

Fred Meyer Community Rewards The Fred Meyer Community Rewards program makes donations to local organizations (like SECO) based on the shopping you do at Fred Meyer. Once you link your card, present your Shopper’s Card or provide your Alternate ID at the register during the transaction and your purchase will be applied toward the program at no added cost to you! Fred Meyer donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Fred Meyer Community Rewards organizations. A digital account is needed to participate in Fred Meyer Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose. Please note, a Shopper's Card is required for the Community Rewards program so that your transactions apply toward the organization you choose. - How to Enroll - 1. Sign in to your digital account and select "Community Rewards" for the menu 2. Search for Sato Elementary Community Organization (Number 81742) 3. Find SECO from the list and click “Enroll” SECO will now display in the Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always find these details under your Account details. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program. It takes approximately 10 days for the Community Rewards total to begin displaying on your receipt. If you encounter any issues with linking your account, please contact the Fred Meyer Customer Service Center .

Parent Reimbursement Request Please complete the reimbursement form below. If you have a reimbursement for multiple budget categories, or more than four receipts, please submit an additional request. If your reimbursement request is for more than one budget category, please separate them into different reimbursement requests. If you have any questions, please email our Treasurer at treasurer@satocommunity.org . Requestor Information First name* Last name* Email* Phone Number* Please choose a reimbursement category from the list below. Reimbursement Category* Reimbursement Check Mailed To: Address* City* Zip code* Receipt #1 Date of Purchase* Purchased From* Receipt Reimbursement Amount* Items Purchased* Upload Receipt #1 Upload File Receipt #2 (if applicable) Date of Purchase Purchased From Receipt Reimbursement Amount Items Purchased Upload Receipt #2 Upload File Notes/Comments Submit

Board Member & Committee Interest Form Interested in joining the SECO board? Please complete the form below. Available board positions are list here . Forms must be received 24 hours before the general meeting in which voting is on the agenda. If you have any questions, please email our President at seco@satocommunity.org . 2025/2026 School Year SECO Board/Committee Member Interest Form First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Connection to Sato* Grade of Student(s)* Are you interested in a board position?* Yes No Unsure, but I would like more information What, if any, open Committee(s) are you interested in joining/leading? (Check all that apply.)* Raccoon Run Committee Halloween Event Committee Cultural Night Committee Glow Dance Party Committee Family Movie Night Committee Dine Out Night Committee Alternate Fundraising Committee Yearbook Club Committee Spirit Wear Committee Art Literacy Committee Fifth Grade Celebration Committee Flyers & Graphics Committee Submit

Forms Treasurer Forms Staff Reimbursement Form Board Member Reimbursement Form Parent Reimbursement Form Staff Grant Request Interest Forms Board Member & Committee Interest Form If you have any questions about reimbursements or grants , please email our Treasurer at treasurer@satocommunity.org .

Contact SECO Select from the list below for more information on the available ways to connect with SECO. SOCIAL MEDIA & WHATSAPP EVENT FEEDBACK EMAIL social & WA SOCIAL MEDIA & WHATSAPP Follow SECO's official Facebook Page for updates and event info. Click "Follow Page" below or find us on Facebook by searching "SECO - Sato Elementary Community Organization". Are you a WhatsApp user? Join SECO's official community " *OFFICIAL* SECO (Sato Elementary Community Organization) " for general news, event information, and volunteer needs. Click the link below or scan the QR code using the WhatsApp camera *OFFICIAL* SECO (Sato Elementary Community Organization) Event Feedback EVENT FEEDBACK We are always looking to improve our events! If you have an idea to share or if you'd like to leave feedback about a SECO event, please do so below. Event Feedback Do You Wish to Remain Anonymous?* First & Last Name* Email* Event Name* Idea/Feedback* Submit EMAIL Email Please find the SECO email group below that best meets your needs. If you are unsure who you need to reach, we recommend using the general SECO email (seco@satocommunity.org ). General - seco@satocommunity.org President - president@satocommunity.org Board Members - directors@satocommunity.org Events - events@satocommunity.org Fundraising - fundraising@satocommunity.org Volunteer Coordinator - volunteer@satocommunity.org Treasurer - treasurer@satocommunity.org Secretary - secretary@satocommunity.org

Staff Reimbursement Request Please complete the reimbursement form below. If you have a reimbursement for multiple budget categories, or more than four receipts, please submit an additional request. If your reimbursement request is for more than one budget category, please separate them into different reimbursement requests. If you have any questions, please email our Treasurer at treasurer@satocommunity.org . Requestor Information First name* Last name* Email* Position/Grade* Please choose a reimbursement category from the list below. Reimbursement Category* How Would You Like to Receive Your Check* Receipt #1 Date of Purchase* Purchased From* Receipt Reimbursement Amount* Items Purchased* Upload Receipt #1 Upload File Receipt #2 (if applicable) Date of Purchase Purchased From Receipt Reimbursement Amount Items Purchased Upload Receipt #2 Upload File Receipt #3 (if applicable) Date of Purchase Purchased From Receipt Reimbursement Amount Items Purchased Upload Receipt #3 Upload File Receipt #4 (if applicable) Date of Purchase Purchased From Receipt Reimbursement Amount Items Purchased Upload Receipt #4 Upload File Notes or Comments Submit