Move-a-Thon 2025

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

• What is a Move-a-Thon?

  A Move-a-Thon is a healthy, kid-centered fundraiser that promotes peer to peer outreach, an appreciation for movement, and classroom collaboration.
  
  On the day of the event, students participate in a course designed per division. There is music, cheering, water stations, and the event culminates in a school-wide dance party.
  
  Preschool course: obstacle course in the preschool yard created with the help of the Enrichment team. Staff and volunteers help the littles ones participate!
  
  Lower School course: K to G5 students run/walk/skip/jog/move through a course that runs the perimeter of the big yard, basketball courts, and soccer field.
  
  Middle School course: Middle Schoolers run on the sidewalk, around the school, from 9th st. to Heinz ave. to 10th st. to Grayson. Teachers and staff are posted all throughout the block and neighbors are forewarned for safety purposes.
  
  In the weeks leading up to the event, students share their classroom fundraising page with family friends, neighbors, coaches, etc. to help their class reach its goal!

• When is EB’s Move-a-Thon?

  Thursday, February 13, 2025

• Why does EB have a Move-a-Thon?

  
  Fundraising is an integral part of ensuring a healthy operating budget for the school. The Move-a-Thon provides crucial funds to support EB’s students, teachers and programs, in a way that is fun, inclusive, and utilizes peer-to-peer fundraising to extend the circle of supporters. This year (2025), proceeds will be donated to LAUSD's Emergency Relief Fund, in support of families affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles.

• Where do the funds from the Move-a-Thon go?

  Typically, funds raised by the Move-a-Thon go towards the general operating budget of the school. A portion of the funds raised also support EB’s outdoor spaces. Proceeds are split with the Parents’ Association, one-third going to the PA and two-thirds going to EB.
  
  This year (2025), Ecole Bilingue—with the support of the Parents' Association—has decided to to donate proceeds from the Move-A-Thon to support families recovering from the Los Angeles fires, via LAUSD's Emergency Relief Fund. 

• Why did the name change from Run-a-Thon?

  We wanted to be as inclusive as possible, recognizing that running may not be an option for everyone. With the new name, we feel that everyone can participate, regardless of ability.

• Can parents attend the Move-a-Thon?

  The Move-A-Thon is intended to be a fun team-building exercise between teachers and students. While it's open to parents who want to cheer from the sidelines, we hope you'll consider whether your presence or departure will distract your child from the main event.
  
  Parents are welcome to attend the weekday morning event, either as volunteers or in the designated "cheering section." Please note that student "run times" are brief and parents are not permitted to run alongside children. For preschool parents, if you know that your presence--and subsequent departure-- may distress your child, we ask that you please follow along via livestream (from the EB YouTube Channel) instead. Feel free to reach out to moveathon@eb.org with questions.

• What do I have to do as a parent?

  To support your child, share their class's fundraising page with your family, friends, and contacts! You can find your child/ren's class page here.
  
  Note that there will be no individual student pages for the 2025 Move-A-Thon. Classes will work together to meet their classroom goals by sharing one fundraising page!

• How do I register for the Move-a-Thon?

  This year, you do not need to register your student for the Move-A-Thon. Simply find their class's fundraising page here, and start sharing!

• Can I/supporters give via cash or check?

  Yes! Please make all checks payable to Ecole Bilingue, with Move-a-Thon in the memo line. These can be dropped off at the reception, ATTN: Development Office.

• Are donations tax-deductible?

  Yes! You will receive a receipt from Classy if you make a gift online, or from EB if you give via check or cash, which will serve as your tax receipt.