Linden Woods Fall Classic : About

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY & BEYOND!

Proudly hosted by the École Van Walleghem School Parent Council, the Linden Woods Fall Classic (LWFC) is a family-oriented event that puts the fun back in fitness and has successfully raised over $81,500 for our community.

In previous years, funds raised by the LWFC helped build the spectacular EVOS play structure located in Van Walleghem Park, supported school breakfast programs within Pembina Trails School Division (PTSD) and contributed to the Gymnasium Capital Fund Campaign at the Linden Woods Community Centre.

This year we are again reaching out to support children in our community. We would like to remind you that 100% of funds raised through sponsorship of the 2011 Linden Woods Fall Classic will support school breakfast programs within the Pembina Trails School Division and community use projects undertaken by the École Van Walleghem School Parent Council near Van Walleghem School and the Linden Woods community.

What better way to invest in the future of our community than
to support the health and wellness of our children!

INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY

Pembina Trails School Division Breakfast Programs

The facts are in:  poor nutrition and lack of physical activity lead to lower academic achievement.  When basic nutritional and fitness needs are met, children are better able to learn and achieve.  Within the Pembina Trails School Division, there are 35 schools with students from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.  To support those students who are less privileged, several schools offer breakfast programs to children who would otherwise go to school hungry.  Over 450 children are enrolled in these programs and approximately 200 are fed each day before school hours, free of charge.  The menus vary but generally consist of at least 3-4 different food groups per meal.  While the Pembina Trails School Division does provide funding to cover the employment costs of a program coordinator, it is up to the school to collect food and monetary donations for the actual meals.  The amount of additional funding required per school ranges from $2,000-$10,000.

Community Use Initiatives Supported by Van Walleghem Parent Council

The Linden Woods Fall Classic Committee is an arms length committee of the Parent Council at École Van Walleghem School. Together, they have provided funding to the school’s initiatives that also benefit the larger community outside the school. A significant goal achieved was the purchase and installation of the spectacular EVOS play structure that is now the centerpiece of the playground and park (total cost: $100,000). Future fundraising goals include further site development (such as shade trees, seating areas throughout the park, an outdoor shelter, tether ball games), additions to the EVOS play structure as well as support for the Linden Woods Community Centre. The Linden Woods Fall Classic is committed to providing ongoing, as needed support to initiatives that support the Linden Woods community and beyond.