PACIFIC BEACH – Crown Point Junior Music Academy parent and Jog-A-Thon co-chair Jessica Pope beamed as she announced that the results of the school’s annual fundraiser “exceeded our wildest dreams.”
Held last month, the event drew the school’s 310 students, who raised more than $43,000.
“Our goal was $30,000, so exceeding that by $13,000 was so wonderful,” Pope said. “This money will be funneled directly back into student classes and activities. This fundraiser supports our students’ science classes, art workshops, weekly PE classes and the always successful Missoula Children’s Theatre classes and productions.”
“We also use this money to repair musical instruments, field trips, add books to our library and learning technology,” said parent Lindsey Phillips.
“The success of this fundraiser is not just a testament to Crown Point Junior Music Academy parents and families,” Principal Sakeenah Smith said. “CPJMA also enjoys wide support from our business community.”
Mission Bagel, American Acai Cafe, Crown Point Coffee and Ice Cream, Yogurt on The Rocks and Mr. Frostie supported the students.
First-grade student Luca Wright and third-grade students Quinn Garcia and Charlie Monte earned top runner medals.
“Each of these students ran 20 laps, a total of 2.5 miles in 23 minutes. That’s a 9.12-minute per-mile pace. For elementary level students, this is an outstanding performance,” Pope said.
Crown Point Junior Music Academy’s top three runners from their Nov. 6 annual Jog-A-Thon fundraiser include (from left) first-grader Luca Wright and third-grade students Quinn Garcia and Charlie Monte, each of whom ran a total of 2.5 miles in 23 minutes. (Photo by Lindsay Philips/Special for Beach & Bay Press)
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