Old Mill School

Mark your calendars for Lapathon 2009! It runs from 11 am to 3pm on Sunday, October 25th! Students and volunteers will wear a t-shirt designed by an Old Mill fifth grader as they raise money by doing laps around the school. Parents can help out by counting laps, doling out water, staffing the barbeque grill and many other fun tasks. Everyone spends the day listening to great music, feasting on great food and enjoying the Old Mill community. You can help by volunteering – you don’t have to do any work until after summer vacation, but you can email us to put your name on the list. Or sign up when the new school year begins – check your “first day packet.”

Lapathon is the primary fundraiser for the Old Mill PTA and accounts for more than half of the annual budget. The money is used for programs and events, teacher stipends, grants, supplies, repairs and updates. It is used to replace worn out furniture, equipment and fixtures. With the current budget woes, Lapathon funds will be more important than ever to support the remarkable education our fantastic teachers provide for our children. We are counting on 100% participation from all our walkers, their parents and other family members and friends!

We look forward to seeing you at LAPATHON 2009 and thank you in advance for supporting our PTA! Feel free to call or email Lapathon co- chairs Kara Roche (kararoche@mac.com or 383-1581) or Jenny Terry (jenny.terry@comcast.net or 388-8361) with any questions.