Friday May 12, 2017
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Friday, May 12 at 1 pm
Rain date: May 19
Karen Acres Elementary
KarenAcres5K@gmail.com
Karen Acres PTO 5K Committee
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Karen Acres Fund Run
5K Walk/Run
Friday, May 12th at 1:00 p.m.
(Rain Date: Friday, May 19th)
Karen Acres Elementary
Tucked away in the small neighborhood of Karen Acres, lies the “little school that could.” Just a few
years ago, Karen Acres Elementary was struggling academically and was listed as a school in need of
assistance. Through this time, the principal, teachers, students, parents, and community volunteers
have worked hard to change this momentum. This year, Karen Acres Elementary (lovingly known as
KA), received a great distinction being named a high performing school according to the Iowa School
Report Card by the Iowa Department of Education. It is the only school in the Urbandale School District
with this ranking and is among the top 14% of all schools statewide.
(Check out our accomplishments here:
http://reports.educateiowa.gov/schoolreportcard/home/reportcard?yr=2016&sch=65790427&type=elementary ).
While the school has made huge strides academically, we are facing some financial needs and are asking
for your support and help. The PTO will be sponsoring a schoolwide 5K fun run for the students and
their families to raise money for both annual and one-time needs. We must raise $10,000 to pay for
this year’s field trips, needed classroom supplies, and school activities. If additional monies are raised,
the playground and exterior is in need of soccer goals (the kids use “invisible” goal posts) and capital
improvement projects after our remodel and renovation. How can you help? Please choose to be a
sponsor by going to https://urbandaleschools.revtrak.net/tek9.asp . Sponsorship details are attached
to this letter. If you have any questions regarding making a donation, please contact Megan
Daughenbaugh at (515) 975-6148 or email KarenAcres5K@gmail.com .
Thank you!
Karen Acres PTO 5K Committee
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