Save the Date for
Dinosaur Dash XVII -
November 4, 2007

DINOSAUR DASH 2006
School Awards     Poster Winners     2006 Race Results

 

· We broke our own record with 7,176 registered runners/walkers in the Shea Properties Centex Homes Shea Homes Dinosaur Dash at The Market Place. 

· More runners graduated to the 5K this year.  Our top 5K finisher was Jonathan Beck at 15:07.

· The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation Brontosaurus Blitz 2K is one of the top 10 races for children in the USA.

· The SunCal 10K attracted runners and walkers of all ability levels.  Our top   10K finishers were Juan Ramirez at 33:18 and Ben Mejia at 33:40.

· Donors provided over 400 “runnerships,” underwriting student registrations.

· 100 exhibit booths featured product samples, Nike trial shoes, spin the wheel games, snacks, an Anaheim Ducks hockey rink, bowling and more.

· 22 of those booths were raising funds for individual schools through popcorn sales, Dinosaur beads, drinks, games, balloons and face painting.

· Over 350 volunteers helped out at the Dinosaur Dash, including the mayor, school board members, the Superintendent, teachers, administrators, parents and students.

· Proceeds of over $180,000  will help to ensure excellence in Tustin Unified schools through the programs of the Tustin Public Schools Foundation:

· $5 per registration to participating classrooms/schools

· Classroom Grants, this year focusing on math and science

· Tutors for the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)     program, preparing middle and high school students for college

· Banking on Books, providing new library books at each school

· Other projects which promote excellence in our schools

 

Thank you for your commitment to the children of our community.
The Tustin Public Schools Foundation

714.832.6299    info@tpsf.net