Teacher communication kit

The ready-to-send staff note

Send this to every teacher a few days before launch. It includes the daily announcement script so no one has to write their own.

Hi team,

Our Dance-a-Thon runs [dates], with the dance on [event date]. Here's
all we're asking of you -- it's quick:

1. Make a 30-second announcement each morning (script below).
2. Post the class thermometer by your door (provided).
3. Encourage students to have families set up their page: [link]

The platform handles all the money and tracking -- you just cheer them
on. Class with the highest PARTICIPATION wins [reward]!

30-second script:
"Don't forget our Dance-a-Thon! Ask your family to set up your page
tonight and share it with relatives -- even grandparents far away can
give in seconds. When our whole school hits [$goal], we all celebrate
with [reward]!"

Thank you!
[Chair name]

Winning teacher buy-in

• Make it fun for them — a staff dance-off or the principal in a costume when the goal is hit.
• Reward participation, not dollars — the class with the most pages shared wins.
• Show them the payoff — the funds support things their classrooms need.
• Celebrate teachers publicly — shout-out the classes leading the way.

Keep their lift near zero

The fastest way to lose teacher support is to add to their workload. Be explicit that the platform handles pages, tracking, and money, that the committee runs promotion and event day, and that all you need from teachers is 30 seconds of cheerleading a day. When teachers see the event is genuinely low-effort and high-fun, they become your most effective promoters — and their classes lead the leaderboard.

Pair this with the classroom promotion tactics.

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