PTA Association Meeting: Tues. Nov 4, 2025 @ 7pm via Zoom

Dolphin Dash Fundraiser 2025

Parent Letter
Hello Dolphin Families!
It’s that exciting time of year again!! The Dolphin Dash Fun Run is back!

For those who are new, the Dolphin Dash Fun Run is our school’s one and only fundraiser, and it's an event full of fun, fitness, and school spirit. Students and teachers come together to run, cheer, and raise funds that go directly toward enhancing our school experience.

This year’s fundraising goal: $35,000.

Every dollar raised helps fund incredible programs and improvements, including:
-STEM Assemblies & hands-on learning experiences with BMX Stuntmasters, WildMind, and the Prismatic Magic Laser Show.
-Classroom Enhancements: New magnetic whiteboards, new educational materials, and interactive tools to keep students engaged.
-Playground Upgrades: A new sandbox, shaded seating, and benches so kids can play, relax, and connect.
-Technology Improvements: Projector mounts and dynamic classroom tools that bring lessons to life.
-Field Trips & Science Camp to bring memorable adventures that extend learning beyond the classroom.

Last year, thanks to your generous support, we brought in amazing prizes, wonderful events, exciting assemblies (like the Happy Birds show and a magician!), classroom donations, and even a poster printer for teachers.

100% PTA-Run, 100% for Our Kids!

This event is organized entirely by our dedicated PTA volunteers, and the funds raised also help keep PTA-hosted events free or low-cost for Vallejo Mill families.

Every Student Participates!
Whether or not families are able to give financially, every student will take part in the Fun Run. Our goal is to reach an average of $80 in pledges per student to reach our overall target.

Important Dates & Info
Pledging Opens: Monday, September 29th, 2025
(Look out for instructions in Friday Folders on September 26th to find your child’s pledge page)
Event Day: Friday, October 17th, 2025
Pledges can be made through your child’s personal pledge page. We also welcome company matching donations—please email us for details!

Free Dolphin Dash T-Shirts for Every Student!
Please select your child’s shirt size on their pledge page by Sunday, September 28th.
(If no size is provided, a shirt will be given based on availability).

Let’s make this year’s Dolphin Dash Fun Run the best one yet—thank you for your continued support and Dolphin pride!

Dolphin Dash 2025 Weekly Challenge Winner

Dolphin Dash 2025 Sponsors

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Thank You to our Business/Family Sponsors for their support to help with Dolphin Dash T-Shirt. We are happy that with their support, the PTA is able to give each Vallejo Mill student a free event t-shirt.

Dolphin Level

Pod Level

Nelva Samiee-Blood at Diversified Mortgage Group

Fin Level

Splash Level

The Arora & Shah Family
The Bothra Family
The Tolman Family

Dolphin Dash 2025 T-Shirt Sizes

Shirt sizes due: Sunday, Sept 28!

***COMPLETED FOR 2025***

Hey Dolphin Families!

Dolphin Dash is coming up: Friday, Oct 17th!

Each student gets a FREE shirt! Please select your student's t-shirt size through the 99Pledges email that was sent out.

Here's out to select the correct shirt size:

1. Find the email: "99Pledges: Your Dolphin Dash 2025 Pledge Page!"

2. Click on the "Profile Management Link." This will be the SECOND link in the email.

3. Click on the "T-Shirt Size" Tab.

4. Click "SAVE." Don't forget to click save!

IMPORTANT: Shirt sizes are due no later than Sunday, Sept 28th! If no size is provided, a shirt will be given based on availability!

Thank you for your understanding and support!

-PTA

Go Dolphins!!

Dolphin Dash 2025 Volunteers

***COMPLETED TO 2025***

Date: Friday, 17 October 2025
Time: 8:25am - 1:10pm
*Run times for classes vary*
Location: Basketball Courts

Our Dolphin Dash fun run event is just around the corner!

Our dolphins will be running for 10-15mins during their allotted time slot. Kona Ice will be in attendance to help cool them down after such a great run!

We are looking for volunteers who will help encourage our kids to keep running, motivate the parents to cheer on their kids!

Dolphin Dash Volunteers

Kona Ice will also need a couple of volunteers to help serve the shaved ice to our kids:

-Lower grade levels (TK-2nd) will have their shaved ice ready for them when they are done running. Volunteers will need to pour the flavors onto the ice.

-Upper grade levels (3rd-5th) will be able to pick among 3 different flavors. Volunteers will need to help the kids move along in picking their flavors, handing out napkins and spoons.

If you are interested and want to help out, please don't hesitate to sign up. On our sign up sheet, we have also provided the run schedule for the classes (maybe you want to help volunteer while your child runs?)

Dolphin Dash 2024 Winners

Things to know about the Dolphin Dash

What is a fun run (Dolphin Dash)?

It is an opportunity for the students to earn pledges from family and close friends in exchange for 15-30 minutes of exercise.

The event is run by PTA volunteers, therefore, 100% of the money raised comes right back to the PTA to support our budget for the upcoming year. Many other schools use companies that help set up fun runs (boosters), however there is 40% fee for these services. Therefore, we opt out of using them.

What is our goal?

Our goal is to raise $30,000 for STEM based programs, equipment, and supplies for our students/teachers. We also want to use funds to upgrade the exterior of the school (beautify). Other funds will go towards events and teacher classroom needs.

When is the Dolphin Dash?

Pledge week begins on Oct 06, 2025. We are using a site called 99pledges to collect funds. Students will participate in the Dash on Oct 17th.

How do I register my student?

Search for your student's name on our 99Pledges website or you were emailed a link with their personalized page. Use that to share with family and friends.

Should my child go door-to-door?

No, we do not encourage children to ask for pledges door-to-door. If you know your neighbors, then it is up to the discretion of the parent.

What if I don't want to participate in earning pledges?

We understand that not everyone will want to ask friends and family. We ask then you make a single donation on behalf of your family to the PTA. However, we still encourage students to take part in the run and they will still receive a t-shirt regardless of participation.

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