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Fall Fest Fundraiser Information

HOW IT WORKS

1. REGISTER

Every student who registers receives a gray Color Run paw-print Pack Band— no fundraising minimum required.
Students who register before 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 30th, will be automatically entered in the Wolf Pack Family Fun sweepstakes.

2. SHARE

Students and families can share their personal campaign page with relatives, friends, neighbors, and other supporters.

3. EARN

Students can work toward individual prizes and special recognition throughout the campaign.

4. COMPETE

Students can help their homebase and grade climb the leaderboard and compete for special honors.

5. UNLEASH THE PACK

As TMS reaches schoolwide fundraising milestones, special challenges and celebrations will be unlocked.

6. RUN

We’ll celebrate together at the TMS Color Run on Friday, October 2, 2026!!!

IMPORTANT DATES

Campaign Registration Opens: Monday, 9/21/2026
Fundraising Begins: Monday, 9/21/2026
Sweepstakes Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 9/30/2026 at 11:59 pm
Spirit Week: 9/28-10/2
TMS Color Run: Friday, October 2, 2026
Fundraising Deadline: Sunday, 10/11/2026 at 11:59 pm
Final Totals Verified: Following the close of the campaign.
Higher-Level Prize Distribution: After final campaign totals are verified.

WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MAKES POSSIBLE

Funds raised through the TMS Color Run help TMS PTSA support students throughout the school year.
Your support helps fund opportunities such as:

Student experiences and enrichment
- Programs and activities that make school more engaging and memorable.

School events and celebrations
- Experiences that bring students, families, and staff together.

Classroom and school resources
- Support for educational needs and student-centered programs.

Student activities and special opportunities
- Funding that helps expand what is possible for Transit students.

Staff support and appreciation
- Programs that recognize and support the educators and staff who serve our students every day.

Every contribution helps strengthen the TMS community.

PRIZES & RECOGNITION

REGISTER & JOIN THE PACK

Every registered student receives a gray paw-print Pack Band. Individual prizes are cumulative, and students can also qualify for special recognition, homebase honors, grade-level experiences, and schoolwide unlocks.
Students registered by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 will automatically be included in the Wolf Pack Family Fun sweepstakes.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

Pack Bands are distributed during the campaign, generally within about 48 hours after a qualifying milestone is verified. Higher-level prizes will be ordered after final totals are verified, with distribution targeted for the week of October 19th. Families will be notified if shipping or product availability causes a delay.

PACK LEADER

The student with the highest verified individual fundraising total across all grades will be named the 2026 Pack Leader.
One student earns the top honor and will receive the exclusive TMS Color Run 2026 Pack Leader blanket.
The Pack Leader will be revealed poolside at the Principal Pool Plunge & Popsicles Party.

GRADE-LEVEL TOP EARNERS

The top 3 verified fundraisers from each grade will be invited to the Principal Pool Plunge & Popsicles Party.
That means 12 students total — 3 from each grade.
Students qualify individually and attend the event whether or not their homebase is invited.
One of these 12 students will be revealed poolside as the overall 2026 Pack Leader.

PACK POWER - HOMEBASE CHALLENGES

Students will help their homebase compete in two separate pack challenges:
1. Power of the Pack
  - Awarded to the homebase with the highest average amount raised per enrolled student.
  - The winning Power of the Pack homebase will earn a Cider & Donut Holes Homebase Celebration, and its teacher will receive a $25 Target gift card.
2. Power in Numbers
  - Awarded to the homebase with the highest percentage of students registered for the campaign.
  - The winning Power in Numbers homebase will earn a Cookies & Milk Homebase Celebration, and its teacher will receive a $25 Target gift card.
In addition, the Top Fundraising Homebase and Top Registration Homebase from each grade will be invited to the Principal Pool Plunge & Popsicles Party.
The two schoolwide homebase Champions will be revealed poolside at the event.
A homebase may win both top prizes if it legitimately finishes first in both categories.

UNLEASH THE PACK - SCHOOLWIDE ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKS

Every milestone unlocks more fun for TMS — and the experiences build as we climb together!
These schoolwide experiences are cumulative, so when TMS reaches a new milestone, we keep everything already unlocked.

COMPETITION & SWEEPSTAKES RULES

Competition Rules:

To keep the campaign fair and consistent for all students:

Fundraising totals are based on donations officially credited to a student’s campaign by the published campaign deadline. Final totals will be reviewed and verified before prizes and recognition are awarded.
Individual fundraising totals determine milestone prizes and the overall Pack Leader.
The top 3 verified fundraisers from each grade qualify individually for the Principal Pool Plunge & Popsicles Party.
Power of the Pack is determined by the highest average amount raised per enrolled student in a homebase.
Power in Numbers is determined by the highest percentage of students registered in a homebase.
Grade-level goals are calculated using the average amount raised per enrolled student in each grade.
Schoolwide achievement unlocks are reached when the published overall fundraising milestones are met.
Unless otherwise stated, prize eligibility is based on verified campaign totals.
If an advertised prize becomes unavailable, TMS PTSA may substitute an item of comparable value.
In the event of an exact verified tie, TMS PTSA may recognize all tied students or homebases when practical. If a single placement must be determined, timing may be used as the tiebreaker, with the student or homebase that first reached and verified the tied result receiving the higher placement. Final tie determinations will be made at the discretion of TMS PTSA.
Final decisions regarding campaign totals, prize eligibility, and recognition will be made after verification by TMS PTSA.

Wolf Pack Family Fun Official Sweepstakes Rules:

Sponsor: Transit Middle School PTSA.
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled at Transit Middle School who have a personal TMS Color Run 2026 fundraising page registered during the promotion period. Each eligible student receives one entry.
How to Enter: Register an eligible student’s personal TMS Color Run fundraising page during the promotion period. No donation, purchase, or fundraising minimum is required.
Entry Limit: One entry per eligible student. Donations, fundraising totals, number of donors, page shares, or other fundraising activity do not provide additional entries or improve the odds of winning.
Promotion Period: Begins September 21, 2026 and ends Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Registration must be completed by the stated deadline to qualify.
Prize: One winner will receive the Wolf Pack Family Fun prize consisting of 18 holes of indoor mini golf for four (4) at the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome and a $100 gift card to The Grill at the Dome. Prize has no cash alternative and is subject to any terms, expiration dates, scheduling requirements, or restrictions imposed by the prize providers.
Winner Selection: One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries after the promotion period closes. The drawing will be conducted by TMS PTSA.
Odds of Winning: Odds depend on the total number of eligible student registrations received.
Winner Notification: The winning student’s parent or guardian will be contacted using the contact information associated with the student’s registration. If the prize is not claimed within 7 days, TMS PTSA may randomly select an alternate winner.
Minor Winner: Because participants are students, the prize will be provided to the winning student’s parent or legal guardian on the student’s behalf.
Publicity: TMS PTSA may request permission from the winner’s parent or guardian before publicly identifying the winning student.
General Conditions: TMS PTSA reserves the right to verify eligibility, disqualify duplicate or invalid entries, and make reasonable changes if circumstances outside its control affect the prize or drawing.

NO PURCHASE OR DONATION IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR DONATION WILL NOT INCREASE THE ODDS OF WINNING.

REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION

Why should my student register even if they don't plan to fundraise?

Registration allows your student to officially join the campaign, receive their gray paw-print Pack Band, help their homebase compete for Power in Numbers, and qualify for the Wolf Pack Family Fun drawing if registered by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 30th.
No donation or fundraising minimum is required to register.
Every registration helps strengthen the Pack!

How does my student register?

Families should use the official TMS Color Run campaign registration link or QR code to create a student campaign page.
Once registered, students can share their individual campaign page with family and friends.

Does my student have to register or fundraise to participate in the Color Run?

No. Students do not need to register or fundraise in order to participate in the Color Run! The Color Run is meant to be an inclusive and FREE event that is open to all TMS students!
Registration simply allows students to create a fundraising page, track their progress, and qualify for campaign prizes and recognition.
ALL students who register, regardless of dollars raised, will receive a gray paw-print Pack Band.

How do donations work?

Supporters can donate directly through a student’s personal campaign page.
Online donations are automatically credited to that student’s campaign total.

What counts toward fundraising totals?

To keep prizes, recognition, homebase competitions, grade-level goals, and schoolwide milestones consistent and fair, TMS PTSA will use the following rules when calculating fundraising totals:

Online student donations: The donation amount credited to a student’s personal Color Run fundraising page counts toward that student’s verified fundraising total. It also contributes to applicable homebase, grade-level, and schoolwide totals.
Credit-card processing fees: Standard credit-card processing fees are an expense of accepting an online donation and do not reduce the fundraising amount credited to the student for prizes, recognition, or competition purposes. These fees do not count as additional fundraising.
Optional Givebacks tips: Tips are completely optional and are paid directly to Givebacks. They do not go to TMS PTSA and do not count toward any student, homebase, grade-level, or schoolwide fundraising total.
Cash donations: Cash donations count after they have been received, processed, and officially credited to the appropriate student. Once verified, they count toward the student’s total and all applicable homebase, grade-level, and schoolwide totals.
Check donations: Check donations count only after the check has cleared and the contribution has been officially credited to the appropriate student. Once verified, they count toward the student’s total and all applicable homebase, grade-level, and schoolwide totals.
Business sponsorships: Business sponsorships support the overall TMS Color Run campaign and may be included in the schoolwide fundraising total and schoolwide milestone unlocks. They are separate from student fundraising and do not count toward individual prize levels, Pack Leader standings, homebase averages, registration percentages, or grade-level averages.

All prizes, recognition, rankings, and milestone determinations are based on verified totals maintained by TMS PTSA.

Why does Givebacks ask me to add a tip?

Givebacks hosts our fundraiser using its fee-free Tip Model. At checkout, Givebacks may suggest an optional tip to support its platform. Donors may choose a preset amount or select “Enter custom tip” and enter any amount of $0 or greater.
Tips are completely optional and go directly to Givebacks, not TMS PTSA, and they do not count toward a student's fundraising total. Standard credit-card processing fees still apply to online donations.

Are donations tax-deductible?

TMS PTSA is a nonprofit organization. Donors should retain their receipt and consult their tax professional regarding deductibility.

Can I receive separate documentation for tax purposes?

Yes. In addition to your donation receipt, a donation confirmation letter may be requested for tax-record purposes by emailing Beth-Anne McPhillips, PTSA President, at tmptsa.president@gmail.com.
Please allow time for processing. Letters will begin processing on Monday, October 19, 2026, after campaign contributions have been received and verified.
Letters may be picked up in the TMS Main Office or sent home with your student. Please include your preferred delivery method in your email request.

Can relatives and friends donate even if they do not live locally?

Yes! Student campaign pages can be shared electronically, making it easy for family and friends near or far to support a student.

Can donations still be made after the Color Run?

Yes! Fundraising will remain open through the published campaign deadline, even after the Color Run takes place.

FAQs — PRIZES

How are prizes earned?

Individual prizes are earned by reaching the published fundraising milestones shown on the Individual Prize Guide. Additional drawings, challenges, homebase competitions, grade-level goals, and schoolwide achievement unlocks may have separate eligibility requirements that will be clearly announced.

Are prizes cumulative?

Yes! Unless a prize announcement states otherwise, students who reach higher fundraising levels will receive the prizes associated with each qualifying level.

Are prizes based on the amount shown on the campaign page?

Prizes are based on verified fundraising totals.
Online contributions can generally be verified quickly. Cash contributions must first be collected and recorded, and check contributions must clear before they are included in a student’s verified total.

What happens if a prize becomes unavailable?

TMS PTSA may substitute a prize of comparable value if an advertised item becomes unavailable.

What happens if there is a tie?

If two or more students or homebases finish with the same verified total or percentage, TMS PTSA may recognize all tied participants when practical.
If a single placement must be determined, timing may be used as the tiebreaker, with the student or homebase that first reached and verified the tied result receiving the higher placement.
Final tie determinations will be made at the discretion of TMS PTSA.

COLOR RUN FAQs

What should students wear for the Color Run?

Wear white so your true colors can show!
Students should wear comfortable white or light-colored clothing that they don’t mind getting colorful. Color powder may leave some staining, so we recommend leaving favorite clothes and brand-new (or favorite) sneakers at home.
By the finish line, white probably won't be white anymore — that's part of the fun!

Will the color wash out?

Color Run powder is designed for events like this, but we cannot guarantee that every color will completely wash out of every fabric or shoe material. Students should wear clothing and footwear that families are comfortable getting colorful.
Please dress accordingly!

What if my student has allergies, asthma, sensory concerns, or another health need?

Families should contact the school regarding any medical, respiratory, allergy, sensory, or other concerns that could affect participation. The school will provide guidance regarding accommodations or participation options.

What happens if my student cannot participate in the run?

Students who cannot participate in the physical Color Run may still participate in the fundraising campaign and schoolwide activities. Families should contact the school regarding event-day accommodations.

Who do I contact with fundraiser questions?

For fundraising, registration, donation, or prize questions, contact:
tmptsa.president@gmail.com
For school-day participation or student-specific concerns, families should contact the appropriate TMS staff member.

CASH & CHECK DONATIONS

Can we accept cash or checks?

Yes, but online donations are preferred.
For offline donations, the time of credit is based on when the donation becomes verified and eligible to be counted, not when the envelope is dropped off.
Cash and checks must be placed in a sealed envelope and deposited in the locked TMS Color Run drop box located in the Main Office.
Please do not give cash or checks to teachers or staff members.
Be sure the envelope clearly identifies the student who should receive credit for the donation. This should include their FIRST and LAST NAME as well as their grade and homebase teacher.

When will offline donations appear in my student's total?

Cash donations will be credited to the student’s campaign after the donation is collected from the locked drop box and processed.
Check donations will be credited after the check has cleared.
Because checks require additional processing time, families should allow extra time before expecting those donations to appear in campaign totals.

Who should checks be payable to?

All checks should be made payable to: Transit Middle School PTSA

When is the latest I should submit a check?

Because checks must clear before they can be included in verified fundraising totals, families should submit checks early enough to allow for processing before the campaign deadline. TMS PTSA cannot guarantee that checks received near the deadline will clear in time to count toward prizes or rankings.

If making a cash or check donation, can I receive documentation for tax-record purposes?

Yes. A donation confirmation letter may be requested for tax-record purposes by emailing Beth-Anne McPhillips, PTSA President, at tmptsa.president@gmail.com.
Please allow time for processing. Letters will begin processing on Monday, October 19, 2026, after campaign contributions have been received and verified.
Letters may be picked up in the TMS Main Office or sent home with your student. Please include your preferred delivery method in your email request.

LOCAL BUSINESS? PARTNER WITH THE PACK!

Support TMS. Grow Your Visibility. Join the Pack.

By sponsoring the 2026 TMS Color Run, your business helps support meaningful programs, experiences, and opportunities for Transit Middle School students. In addition, you receive recognition throughout the campaign and remainder of the 2026–27 school year.

Purchase a Business Sponsorship that best fits your business:

$50 — Friend of the Pack
Community Recognition
$100 — Wolf Pack Supporter
Visual Recognition
$250 — Pack Pride Partner
Linked Visibility + Broader Exposure
$500 — Wolf Pack Champion
Prominent Recognition + Company Storytelling
$1,000 — Unleash the Pack Premier Sponsor
Our Highest Level of School-Year Business Recognition

BUSINESS SPONSOR FAQs

How long will sponsorship recognition remain online?

- Recognition varies by sponsorship level.
- Eligible sponsor recognition on the TMS PTSA Business Sponsors page will remain through June 30, 2027.
- Premier Sponsor recognition on the PTSA homepage will remain for the remainder of the 2026–27 school year, through June 30, 2027.

When should businesses submit their logo?

- Businesses should submit their logo and requested sponsorship information when purchasing their sponsorship so recognition can be posted as quickly as possible.
- Email your logo to Beth-Anne McPhillips at tmptsa.president@gmail.com (Subject: Business Sponsorship).

What logo format should be provided?

- A high-resolution PNG or JPG is preferred. Transparent-background PNG files are ideal when available.

Can our logo link to our website?

- Direct website links are included beginning with the Pack Pride Partner level.

Will our business be recognized on social media?

- Social media recognition is included at select sponsorship levels. Please review the benefits associated with each sponsorship level before purchasing.

Can a business sponsor more than one level?

- Businesses should select the single sponsorship level that best represents the recognition they would like to receive.

Is sponsorship approval automatic?

- All sponsorships are subject to TMS PTSA review. TMS PTSA reserves the right to decline or refund sponsorships that are inconsistent with school, district, PTA, or community standards.

Do business sponsorships count toward student, homebase, or grade fundraising totals?

- Business sponsorships support the overall TMS Color Run campaign and may contribute toward schoolwide fundraising milestones, but they are separate from individual student fundraising and do not count toward individual prize totals, Pack Leader standings, homebase averages, or grade averages.

Can my business receive documentation for its sponsorship?

Yes. A sponsorship confirmation letter may be requested for business records by emailing tmptsa.president@gmail.com. Please include the business name, contact name, sponsorship level, and preferred delivery method.

Who should I contact with sponsorship questions?

For questions about sponsorship levels, recognition, logos, payment, or documentation, please contact Beth-Anne McPhillips, TMS PTSA President, at tmptsa.president@gmail.com.

Questions? Visit the TMS PTSA Color Run website for full campaign rules and FAQs. If you still have a question, please contact Beth-Anne McPhillips, PTSA President, at tmptsa.president@gmail.com.

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