Balch PTO

10/24/2026

10/18/2026

Thank you all for supporting the Balch PTO & our 4th grade committee by purchasing hot chocolate ☕️

10/18/2026

Join your Balch friends for a frightfully fun evening at our Monster Mash! Dance to a live DJ, get creative with crafts, and enjoy games with friends! 🧟‍♂️🎶

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 5–7 PM
🎟️ $5 per child • $20 maximum per family
🍕 $2 pizza • $1 drinks

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Want to help make the magic happen? Scan the QR code on the flyer or click this link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAAAD2CA6FAC61-66214456-balch #/

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10/16/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Our school-wide Fun Run is finally here, and every single student will get to participate and have a blast on the course.

Here is everything you need to know for tomorrow:

**What to Wear & Bring:** Please make sure your student comes to school wearing sneakers and brings a water bottle. We are keeping a close eye on the weather and will move the fun run indoors to the gym if it rains.
**Parents Are Invited! (Weather permitting....if OUTSIDE only)** We would love for parents and families to come join us and cheer on the kids from the sidelines.

**Run Schedule**

12:00-12:20- Opening Ceremonies (Futsal Court) - Acknowledging Top Donation Earners
12:20-12:40- Grade Kindergarten
12:40-1:00- Grade 1
1:00-1:20- Grade 2, 3
1:20-1:40- Grade 4

**Fundraising Update & Prizes**

We are blown away by your incredible support so far—we have raised a fantastic **$6,436**!

**Leading Classroom:** A huge shout-out to Mrs. Stenstrom's class, which is currently leading the pack at over $1,000! If they stay in the lead, they will win the Golden Sneaker trophy to keep in their classroom until the next Fun Run. There is still time to get ahead! Mrs Duffy’s class is trailing by only $60! It’ll be a close call!

**Top Fundraisers:** The top 3 individual fundraisers will enjoy a special lunch with the principal, plus a special shout-out during the fun run on Friday.

There is still plenty of time to get in on the action! Donations will remain open until October 23, so feel free to keep sharing and fundraising.

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/BalchPTO26?home_v2=true

Thank you all so much for your hard work, dedication, and support of our school community. Let's make it an amazing Friday for the kids!

We are excited to announce our annual Fun Run. The funds being raised will assist in providing transportation, covering the teacher and chaperone tickets, and capping the per-student cost for all field trips. The funding also enables us to award scholarships and provide enrichment activities. This s...

10/13/2026

🏃‍♀️ FUN RUN UPDATE! 🏃‍♂️

💰 $4,830 raised so far!
🏫 28% school-wide participation
🏆 Leaderboard Leader: Mrs. Corcoran’s class at 63%!

Let's keep this energy going all week long!

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/BalchPTO26?home_v2=true

10/12/2026

🏃‍♀️👟 Register now for the Fun Run 💙💛

The Balch PTO Fun Run is Friday, October 16! Help us reach our goal of fully funding school field trips for ALL students this year! 🚌🎉

✅ Sign up through 99Pledges using the QR code on the flyer or through this link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/BalchPTO26/addme
❤️ Make a donation—every amount makes a difference!
📣 Share your child’s fundraising page with family and friends.

Cash or checks can also be sent to school in an envelope labeled “Fun Run,” with your child’s name, grade, and teacher.

Let’s make every lap count, Balch! 🏃‍♂️💙💛

10/05/2026

The Balch PTO Fun Run is around the corner, and we need EVERY student on the roster! 👟🔥

Right now, our participation is sitting lower than expected, but the good news? Getting your student registered takes less than 30 seconds—and it’s 100% FREE!

We’re focusing on 100% participation and community spirit this year. You don't need to make a big donation to help your child's class—simply registering and sharing their link with a friend or family member counts!

Click here and get your kid started today! Have them call 2 or 3 family members or friends to ask for their support!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/BalchPTO26/addme

10/03/2026

🏃‍♀️💙 Ready, set… FUN RUN! 💛🏃‍♂️

On Friday, October 16, our students will lace up for the PTO-sponsored Fun Run during the school day! 🎉 Every donation helps fully cover field trips for ALL students this school year! 🚌✨

Invite friends and family to sponsor your runner:
📲 Sign up through our link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/BalchPTO26/addme or scan the QR code to register through 99Pledges.
✉️ Send cash or checks to school in an envelope labeled “Fun Run,” with your student’s first and last name, grade, and teacher.

Let’s turn laps into adventures, Balch families! 👟💙💛

10/02/2026

A huge thank you to for yesterday’s incredible BMX performance sponsored by the PTO.

From jaw-dropping tricks to jumping over some of our brave teachers, Mannie had us all cheering! 👏

Beyond the excitement, he shared an inspiring message to never give up, being kind to others, and following your dreams through hard work and dedication!

Thank you to our Balch families for your continued support of the PTO and helping us bring these enriching performances like this to our students!

Check out our instagram for more photos and videos!

09/28/2026

💙 We’re getting ready to make our 4th graders’ final year at Balch extra special! 🎓✨

We’d love your help—whether it’s volunteering, fundraising, sharing ideas, or sending in photos. Every bit of support helps us create special memories for our kids! 💙

Please see the flyer for more details, and help us make this a year they’ll always remember! 🎉📸

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k-6B_D7wmfzWRoVsQj9gw3YkSZpGMD7PbgNDnOc39ds/edit