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January 25, 2005
Great Announcement!
What an excellent announcement I am able to make today. Norwayne Middle School has raised over $2,000 for the Tsunami Relief efforts of the American Red Cross. Through straight contributions (most of it coming 25 and 50 cents at the time) the students and families of the communities in Northern Wayne County has once again seen fit to help those who need it so desperately. Be very proud of what these kids have done with their generosity and caring nature – the faculty and staff here really are! Cobras Care and it Shows! A very special Thank You to Mrs. Lauren Williams for orchestrating this effort. Your energy and enthusiasm is a great addition to NMS and will benefit many young people throughout your career. You are appreciated!
Tomorrow I am attending the last part of the “Write for the Future Workshop”. This is my 10th year in the classroom and this has been one of the best workshops I have ever been able to attend. Melba Johnson is a master educator and her strategies for helping kids become skilled writers are excellent. Missing school is not real high up on my “Happy List” (it really is more work than being here) but this experience is worth the sacrifice.
Computers in the Classroom booklets went home today. This is the easiest fundraiser we do at NMS and the money goes directly back into the classrooms for technology needs. Each completed booklet earns NMS $5.50! The All-Stars could raise $275 for the school’s technology needs.
I get so many comments in class from students and in the community from parents, please feel free to leave them online also. It lets me know the site is working both directions. If students or parents leave posts they earn a “Done Good Coupon” to help out on assignments later on.
Posted by hlperson at January 25, 2005 04:34 PM
Comments
I know that the booklets were an awesome fundraiser I fille done out all by myself. Thanks Mr. Person!
Posted by: Patrick Langley at January 26, 2005 05:09 PM
I think that it's great that our school raised over $2,000. That's a lot of money.
It was so easy to fill out the magazine booklet. It's like getting free money for the school.
Posted by: AndreAnna Howard at January 27, 2005 08:17 PM
Hey Mr.Person. I think that this is a smart way to help raise money for the Tsunami Relief. I will try to bring some money Friday if I can.
Posted by: Fogleman at January 27, 2005 08:49 PM
I think that the fundraiser is a good way to help the people with the loss of supplies from the Tsunami.:-)
Posted by: Kyle Powell at January 31, 2005 05:53 PM