Ortega Elementary School PTO
1283 Terra Nova Blvd. Pacifica, CA 94044
Office 650-738-6670
Coming Soon!
COLOR WALK & ROLL 2025!
COLOR WALK & ROLL IS ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 24th, 2025
WHAT IS A 'COLOR WALK & ROLL'?
Students walk, and those who are unable to walk roll, around the school with their classes while being showered with non-toxic color powder from parent volunteers. All students will wear their special Color Walk & Roll t-shirt and be given the option to wear sunglasses and a mask. Family members are encouraged to volunteer for this fun event!
DATES TO REMEMBER
​The Color Walk & Roll fundraising will run from now until 11:59 PM on Friday, October 24th.
The Color Walk & Roll event will take place on Friday, October 24th during school hours.
REGISTER YOUR STUDENT TODAY!
Use the QR code here -->
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- Go to http://pledgestar.com/ortega
- Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
- Enter your (parent or guardian, not the child's) name and email address, then click “Submit”
- Follow the instructions on-screen to register participant(s) and add family and friends
**If you registered your student for PledgeStar in the past, you will have the option of importing your contacts from prior fundraisers.**
FUNDRAISING
This is a fundraiser!
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The Ortega Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) raises funds for important projects and programs at our school. 100% of the money raised at Color Walk & Roll is used to fund enrichment programs at Ortega: Art Instructor, Garden Science Instructor, P.E., teacher funds, and community events that students adore.
Ortega is using the web-based fundraising system: PLEDGESTAR to make donating easy for families. Request pledges from family, neighbors and friends directly by using this online tool!
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Company Matching:
Corporate Matching is a key part of Ortega PTO’s fundraising program. Many companies will match non-profit donations or donate to a non-profit for employees volunteer hours. Please inquire with your employer about a COMPANY MATCH and VOLUNTEER HOUR DONATIONS!
Check and cash donations can be brought to the office and turned in to Ms. Jenny.
VOLUNTEERS
This is a volunteer-run event, and we can't do it without your help!
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Every class in the school goes through the course, and we need lots of volunteers for the event to run smoothly.
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T-SHIRTS
All students will receive a Color Walk & Roll T-shirt on the morning of the event!
- Make sure to choose your student’s t-shirt size when you register your family on PledgeStar!
**All Families should choose their size by October 17 to ensure they receive the size requested. CW&R volunteers will assign sizes to any students that don’t register by that date.**
- Adults can purchase CW&R T-Shirts on the website or on the day of the event. Quantities are limited.
PRIZES!
Prizes are awarded for:
- the TOP EARNING CLASS
- the HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS IN A CLASS
- the CLASS WITH THE HIGHEST % OF REGISTERED STUDENTS
- TOP 3 individual student fundraisers
- Every Student that Registers + Sends to 5 individuals + Raises $100 receives a Color Walk & Roll Sports Headband
SAFETY INFORMATION
The non-toxic powder contains corn starch, baking soda and food dye. The powder is 100% gluten free and does not contain dairy, nuts, wheat, soy or other common allergens. Powders are safe, but if your child has asthma or if there are any concerns, your child is welcome to wear a mask to prevent inhalation. One pair of sunglasses and one face mask will be provided for each participant.
If your child does not want to get showered with color, no problem! There is a designated lane for them to walk in so that they can still be a part of the action.
For safety reasons, running, jogging, skipping, scooters, wheelies, roller skates, rollerblades or bicycles will not be allowed.
