Run for Rocky 2025: Keep Going, Keep Growing!

Run for Rocky is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Mantua Elementary, and the PTA has set a goal of raising $35,000! Information on donations, exciting raffle prizes, and incentives can be found here: https://mp.gg/ndmz8zia. THANK YOU to our generous local sponsors for the amazing school-wide t-shirts and raffle prizes! Donations are accepted Friday, October 10 through Friday, October 31. Thank you for your consideration in donating to Run for Rocky. We hope you will share this link with family or friends!

Please also mark your calendars that Run for Rocky will be held Friday, October 24 (rain date: Monday, October 27)! Students will be participating in the run outdoors at the following times. Please note that these times are slightly adjusted from what was shared earlier:

• Grade 5: 9:45 – 10:30 AM
• Preschool AM: 10 – 10:25 AM
• Grade 6: 10:50 – 11:35 AM
• Grade 4: 12:40 – 1:25 PM
• Preschool PM: 1 – 1:25 PM
• Grades 1 & 2: 1:50 – 2:35 PM
• Grades K & 3: 2:55 – 3:40 PM

A few updates to share:

• We are looking for volunteers – and all volunteers this year must first complete the Volunteer FCPS forms online as a Level One Volunteer.
• Any interested parent or guardian is encouraged to sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAFAF2DAAFCC43-59332951-runfor 
• Parents and guardians are welcome to watch and cheer on the runners, staying on the hill between the field and parking lot.
• There will be water stations and food available on the field.
• T-shirts will be distributed to each student on Friday morning (October 24) for them to wear during the run.

To build excitement for the fundraiser, we are holding a Spirit Week from Tuesday, October 21 through Friday, October 24, with the following daily themes:

• Monday, October 20 – No school
• Tuesday, October 21 – School Spirit Day (wear Mantua swag or red)
• Wednesday, October 22 – Wacky Wednesday (crazy hat/hair/clothing)
• Thursday, October 23 – Pajama Day
• Friday, October 24 – Run for Rocky

Mantua Citizens Association Halloween Party

Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 3-5 PM at the MSTC parking lot (9330 Pentland Pl) for the Annual MCA/Moms of Mantua Halloween Party. We will have moon bounces, crafts, a food truck, cookie decorating, a cake walk and more. Costumes encouraged!

Mantua PTA Restaurant Fundraiser

The Mantua PTA restaurant fundraiser will be all day on October 28 at California Pizza Kitchen: 4200 Fairfax Corner Avenue.

Show an electronic or paper copy of our flyer or mention the Mantua Elementary fundraiser and CPK will donate 20% of sales from Mantua supporters to our PTA! This includes dine-in, take-out, catering, and online orders for lunch and dinner.

Mantua Basketball: Help Needed

Right now, we do not have enough referees to run the league. Without additional volunteer refs, we simply won’t be able to start the season as planned.

You don’t need prior experience! We’ll make sure you feel confident and supported: