Welcome to Week 4!
We challenge each family to get outside, step away from screens, beat the gloom of the winter weather, and stay committed to keeping ourselves active and connected with each other and the great outdoors.


TOPICS TO DISCUSS:

Topic: Tell your family how much they rock! Share reasons why YOU rock!

You rock because you always ____________ and I like that because _____________.
I rock because I _________________________ and I am proud of that because ____________________.
Share with us why you all rock! #alkiathon


FUN ACTIVITY:

ROCK HUNT!!!
  • Search for painted rocks that are waiting for you around Alki! Share pictures of what you find! #alkiathon
  • Join the Facebook page #alkirocks!
  • Paint your own rocks and leave them around Alki for others to find. Leave your own hints on the Alki Seagulls Facebook Group! There will be rock painting kits available at the Free Little Library on Tuesday (limited quantity available).
Find one of three rocks with a shiny heart sticker and receive a $10 donation pledge from Seymour! Email alkiathon@alkipta.com with a picture of your rock to redeem your reward! Go Alki, Go!
WALK SUGGESTIONS:

ROCK OUT with music from a portable device or sing your own favorite or made up songs! Play a game of guess the artist of song title. Change up the genre and era. Get to know each other though your favorite songs and explore different music together.

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS: Every time you get to a corner and need to decide which way to go, elect two people to play ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS and winner chooses!
A NOTE FROM SEYMOUR
Hey Alki!

You're doing so good

Alki-a-thoning through your neighborhood!

You totally ROCK, and I have planned a special week for you 

Take out your maps and work together to help figure out these clues:



1. A park near a point where the sidewalk maps out the stars

Listen to the waves and watch the ships sail in, or on a clear night find Mars!

CLUE #1
THIS PLACE IS: ___________________________



2. The next place where you can stake your claim

Is on a road that changes names

Up a hill from Beach Drive

You'll intersect at four pennies + four dimes + a nickel (which is worth 5)!

CLUE #2
THIS PLACE IS: ______________&_______________



3. Speaking of adding, the name of this road begins the same

Do you know which road I am trying to name?

Here it intersects with another street

This one rhymes with a 4-syllable name for a lizard-like amphibian who doesn't care for heat!

CLUE #3
THIS PLACE IS: ________________&_____________



4. This long stretch is usually packed with people

During summertime you can find many of my friends, the hungry seagulls

Enjoy a bonfire at night, Build a sandcastle during the day

With some treats from little shops along the way!

CLUE #4
THIS PLACE IS: _____________________________



5. Last but not least, is the reason we are all connected

Around the grounds where I have nested

We will be here soon, together anew

When you walk by, look in the window for me and wear your Alki blue!!

CLUE #5
THIS PLACE IS: _____________________________


Now hurry out, rain or shine. 

Find those treasures that once were mine.

Keep them close, and share with friends.

Remember that living life The Alki Way never ends. 

Good luck, Seagulls! 
With love,
Seymour 
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Dear Friends and Family, 

Our family is lacing up our sneakers and putting on our raincoats this winter season to do good for my heart while doing good with my heart for my school!  

This year, the ALKI–A–THON is a seasonal challenge throughout WINTER. As a family, we have committed to family walks each day, rain or shine! Help us reach our fundraising goals as we get outside, step away from screens, beat the gloom of the winter weather, and stay committed to keeping ourselves active and connected with each other and the great outdoors.

Will you help by making a pledge per walk or a simple flat donation at <insert your personalized pledge page link here>.

Thank you for all of your support and encouragement!
Once we gather final tallies on Alki-a-thon donations for Alki Elementary in March, fundraisers will be eligible for the following:
  • Raise $25 for Alki and earn an Alki pennant.
  • Raise $50 for Alki and earn an Alki s’mores kit & Alki pennant.
  • Raise $150 for Alki and earn a Butterfly Farm, Alki s’mores kit, & Alki pennant.
  • Raise $300 for Alki and earn MOD PIZZA dinner for 4, a Butterfly Farm, Alki s’mores kit, & Alki pennant.

CONGRATS TO Axel, Clara, Cora, Cyrus, Hazel, Keegan, Lucy, Miles, Milo, Olivia, Oliver, Phoebe, Savior, Scarlett, and Tao who have already earned rewards through online pledges.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication as we work through this pandemic together, by strength of community.