What is Move-a-thon?
Move-a-thon is a 5-week fundraiser where kids move their bodies and ask friends, family, and neighbors to support their cause — all to raise money for Jackson. Students earn credit both for dollars raised and for minutes of physical activity logged, with fun prizes for the top earners and most active kids along the way.
Want to help with this year's Move-a-thon?
We're always looking for volunteers. Whether it's help with planning, volunteering on the day of our big Move-a-thon event, or VIP parties — we're always open to it!
Contact our event chairs at MoveAThonJackson@gmail.com.
How it works
Think of it as running your own mini fundraising campaign for your kid, with help from your community.
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Register your student at the Get Movin' Fundraising Hub using our school identifier (5d5d6c7489038 for new families).
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Your student gets their own personal fundraising page — a simple webpage with their name, their goal, and a "Donate Here" button.
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Make it personal! Add a photo or a short video — even a quick one your kid records themselves explaining why Jackson matters to them can make a real difference. (Have more than one kid at Jackson? You can set up a family page and split donations between siblings — no need to run separate campaigns.) Need inspiration? Here's a video two Jackson students made for their family page — feel free to use it as a starting point for yours!
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Share the page with friends, family, and neighbors — text it, email it, post it on social media. The easier you make it for people to find the "Donate Here" button, the faster it adds up.
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Track your progress right on the page — watch your goal bar fill up as donations come in, and see how your class and grade are doing too.
It really is that simple — and it works. Last year, Jackson families raised $80,705 this way.
Ready to start?! 🏃
Registration opens September 4th — mark your calendar!
New to Jackson? Register your student at the Get Movin' Fundraising Hub and use our school identifier: 5d5d6c7489038
Credit/debit donations accepted directly on Get Movin'.
To give by check or cash, make checks payable to "Pasadena Educational Foundation," write the student's name in the memo line, and turn it in to your student's teacher or the Annual Fund box in the front office.
100% tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID: 23-7149451. Check with your employer about matching gifts.
What Can Students Earn?
✏️ REGISTRATION PRIZE (Unlimited Winners)
All students who register to participate will receive a fun prize! Details to be announced closer to the event.
🪀 $50+ LEVEL (Unlimited Winners)
All students who fundraise $50 or more will receive a fun prize — a little something extra beyond the registration gift. Details to be announced closer to the event.
🍦 $150+ LEVEL (Unlimited Winners)
All students who fundraise $150 or more will receive a special prize. Details to be announced closer to the event.
🥳 $300+ LEVEL (Unlimited Winners)
All students who fundraise $300 or more will receive an exclusive prize. Details to be announced closer to the event.
🍕 TOP $ EARNING GRADE (1 Winner)
The entire grade level that raises the most money will earn a Pizza Party! The date will be announced to those students earning this prize.
🍿 100% CLASS PARTICIPATION (Unlimited Winners)
Classes that reach 100% participation with any amount of donation per student will receive a Popcorn Party! The date will be announced to those students earning this prize.
🥧 TOP EARNER CELEBRATION
The top fundraiser and most active student in each grade level will get to pie a Jackson staff member — live, during our Move-a-thon event!
🏫 PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY (1 Winner)
The top overall fundraiser will be crowned Principal for the Day — spending the day working alongside Principal Villagrana and running the show!
Move-a-thon Day is for everyone! 🎉
On October 9th, every student celebrates during their lunch period — a smoothie station, a dance party in the auditorium, and fun activities for all, no fundraising required to join in. Since lunch is split by grade band, each group gets their own celebration throughout the day. It's also when our top earners get to pie a Jackson staff member, live, in front of their peers!