Schools
Students Raise Over $37,000 for Manning Oaks PTA
The elementary school in Alpharetta recently hosted a Boosterthon Fun Run where students ran 35 laps in an effort to raise money.
Submitted by Manning Oaks Elementary School
Manning Oaks Elementary students recently had a blast raising money for their school by participating in the Boosterthon Fun Run.
Students collected pledges and contributions from friends, local businesses and family members. Sponsors pledged to donate money per lap for a maximum of 35 laps or made a flat contribution to the student.
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On Friday, Oct. 10, Manning Oaks students ran their laps with staff, teachers and parents cheering them on. Over $37,000 was raised which will provide the school’s PTA with the resources to purchase new technology for the school.
Manning Oaks Elementary, with the help of the PTA, has held several successful family-friendly events so far this year such as The Lego Movie Event, BBQ and Bingo and Oktoberfest Fall Festival.
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Photo: from left to right are Manning Oaks students Jayda Smith, Mason Guerra, Alex Shi and Tylin Jackson. Credit: Manning Oaks Elementary School
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