NMS Mini-THON

Friday, March 13, 2020

2:45 pm – 10:00 pm

Get Up and Glow

Purpose

¨       NMS Mini-THON supports Four Diamonds, an organization that works to conquer childhood cancer.  All of the money raised goes towards supporting families affected by childhood cancer and funding cancer research.

¨       Penn State University hosts an annual 46 hour dance marathon, known as THON.  Our Mini-THON is an extension of that event.

¨       NMS students who participate in our Mini-THON will have to remain standing for the seven hours of the event.

Mini-THON Activities

¨       Grade versus Grade, Staff versus Grade Tug O’ War

¨       Northern’s Got Talent Show

¨       Dinner, Drinks, Snacks, and Crafts

¨       Inflatable Obstacle Course

-       GaGa Pit

-       9 Square in the Air

-       ZUMBA

¨       Luminary Walk & the Ultimate Dance Party

¨       Reveal with inspiring Four Diamond Families

-        AND MORE!

Donations

¨       EACH student must raise AT LEAST $ 30.00. 

¨       Money turned in to the middle school and money raised on-line will count towards the participant’s total.

¨       Top earning students and teams will win VIP privileges during Mini-THON.

¨       If the participant knows of a business that would like to donate, that amount will go towards his/her total.

¨       The participants who raise the most money in each grade will be honored during the Mini-THON.

¨       If unable to attend the event, Mini-THON will graciously accept any donations on that student’s behalf.

Forms

¨       All forms must be completed in order to attend.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

¨       All paperwork and initial money must be handed in to your home room teacher by TBD; however you can turn in paperwork and money up until the day of Mini-THON.

¨       Money raised after due date WILL count towards your total.  All money needs to be handed in prior to the start of Mini-THON.

Teams

¨       During certain portions of the event, you will be working in teams.

¨       Teams that collectively raise more money will be given VIP privileges during Mini-THON.

¨       Students who sign up individually will be placed together on a team.

-        A team CAN be more than four students in size.