2020 Mini-THON Information Sheet
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.