34th Annual Oktoberfest    October 2nd, 2022

Rosary Fun Run Online Signup Form      

2022 Chili Cookoff Registration     

Chili Cook-Off, Pumpkin, Scarecrow Contest Rules 

Purchase sponsorships, t-shirts and discount food / game tickets

Volunteer to help with events the day of (setup, cleanup, contests…)

Our 34th Annual Oktoberfest celebration will be here soon!

Oktoberfest is one of three main HASA fundraising events and keeps us from having to send your kids home with fundraising materials like candy bars, wrapping paper, and popcorn. The proceeds from this event helps fund things like classroom technology, teaching aids and special activities.

This family FUN day begins at 2:30 PM with a 2 mile fun run through the historic Gatewood neighborhood and continues with games, rides, entertainment, delicious food and more. Since 1988, our parish and school have celebrated around the Feast Days of St Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of the Rosary with our version of Oktoberfest and with the generous help of parents and parishioners. The success of our Oktoberfest celebration depends on the willingness and generosity of the parents of Rosary students to help with the event.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

1. The Fun Run kicks off at 2:30! Once Father Novak is at the starting line we will begin. **4th Grade: This is your class event. We need your help! Sign up to help during the race and get those Time and Talent hours in! Check your email for important details.** 

2. IF YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUN RUN PLEASE COMPLETE A RUN WAIVER ONLINE.

3. VOLUNTEER: **Thank you to those who have already signed up to help with Oktoberfest! There are still lots of openings available! Remember, this counts towards your Time and Talent hours, which is a Rosary family requirement!**  Click here for the 2022 signup genius.

Games have been assigned to classes. Please check your sign-ups and add your phone number, if you haven’t already, so we are able to reach you on the day of Oktoberfest if needed.** You will receive a reminder email four days prior to Oktoberfest. This is a great community time and your help makes it an even better day! We also have sign-ups for Set-Up, Clean-Up/Take Down, and the T-shirt and Ticket Sale table. 

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Contact Oktoberfest@rosaryschool.com or homeroomcoordinator@rosaryschool.com

4. FOOD:  Come hungry!  Bratwurst, hot dogs, corn dogs, hamburgers, the famous German potato salad and more will be there! 

• You can help by Donating $ toward the purchase of meat. (by September 26th).  
• Join the fun as we make the delicious, famous German potato salad on Friday, Sept 30th, from 3pm until it’s done!

 **Please contact Becky with any questions.**

5. CAKE WALK BAKED GOODS NEEDED! Grab those ingredients and fire up those ovens! Our Cake Walk success depends on the amount of items we receive for prizes…and we NEED your baked goods! Please bring one baked good for the Cake Walk. Brownies, cupcakes, cookies, cakes are all accepted! **Items must be covered!…1/2 dozen and full dozen items are great! Turn in baked goods Saturday, October 1st after Mass or bring them Sunday, October 2nd after Mass.

6. T-SHIRTS/TICKETS: Pre-ordered tickets and t-shirts will be sent home in the backpacks.  Remember, you can save $ by ordering early and online at https://rosaryoktoberfest.square.site.  

Tickets and wristbands will of course be available for purchase the day of Oktoberfest. T-shirt sales will be available also, but size availability is not guaranteed.

7. DRINKS, FOOD AND CANDY DONATIONS: 

Please see the chart below for what we need based on what grade your child is in. Items may be dropped off before and after school the week of September 19th. Canned soda (1) 12-pack, bottled water (1) case, CapriSun (1) carton, (1) bag prize candy (**Please make sure candy is nut free and not chocolate.) 

8. CHILI COOK-OFF CONTEST: Don’t miss out on the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off! Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners. Deadline to enter is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th. Sign up forms are attached to this email and can be found on the Rosary website under Information and Save-the-Date.

9. SCARECROW CONTEST: Our annual Scarecrow creating/decorating competition is underway! Create your masterpiece and deliver it to the school by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH. Forms and contest rules are attached to this email and can be found on the Rosary website under Information and Save-the-Date. **Parishioners and Rosary siblings may participate!**

10. PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST: No carving required! Decorate a pumpkin to be entered into our pumpkin decorating contest. Delivery to the school by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH before 8:30 am. Forms and contest rules are attached to this email and can be found on the Rosary website under Information and Save-the-Date. **Parishioners and Rosary siblings may participate!**

11. JEANS DAY: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH all students and staff may wear jeans OR uniform length shorts and any Oktoberfest t-shirt to school. No rips or holes in the jeans. Students may wear face paint they received at Oktoberfest on MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd..

THANK YOU in advance for your support in making Oktoberfest a success! Please email any questions to: Oktoberfest@rosaryschool.com.