FIRST RATE FUNDRAISING FROM FIRST GRADE TEACHER Blue Ridge teacher leads fundraising effort for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central New York New Milford, PA.-- Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Blue Ridge Elementary School and first grade teacher Krista
Treible, students were able to turn their old soda pop tabs into a charitable donation. A check for $600.00 was presented to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central New York at Blue Ridge Elementary on April 5
th for collecting one thousand pounds of aluminum pop tabs. Part of a three year long fundraising project, Mrs.
Treible’s class began collecting tabs and what started as a couple of bags in the corner of her classroom soon grew into a school-wide initiative and pop tabs were coming in from other classrooms, families of students and even local businesses donating for the cause. Working with Doug & Cindy
Lattner, Owner-Operators of six McDonald’s® restaurants in the
Binghamton and Northern Pennsylvania area, a large collection bin was placed outside of the classroom and small cardboard collection houses were given to students so they could collect the tabs from home. The fundraising effort culminated on April 5
th with the check presentation and a visit from Ronald McDonald® himself, who performed a show for all students in grades Kindergarten through Second, featuring lessons and songs about many topics such as good character and bullying. With her family having stayed at the Ronald McDonald House when she was in the hospital when she was young, helping to donate to and raise awareness of the Ronald McDonald House has always been a big part of her family’s lives. Her mother, a school nurse, had collected tabs before her and started the ball rolling on a fundraising effort that shows no sign of slowing. “Just since the show on April 5
th, we already have half of a barrel full of pop tabs for next time. Don’t be afraid to talk to your local McDonald’s about getting a fundraising program started.” said Mrs.
Treible, offering her advice to other teachers interested in starting pop tab collection of their own. For more information on how to get started in pop tab collection at your school, visit your local McDonald’s restaurant or contact the local agency for McDonald’s, Stern Advertising at (315) 445-2491 for details.
Friday, April 15, Mrs. Treible's Class enjoyed their Garden Party as part of their mini-unit on plants. They made their own strawberry jam, fruit kabobs, and strawberry banana smoothies. They enjoyed a fruit and vegetable float experiment and were shocked when they discovered that a cantaloupe floats, but a tiny raisin sinks. A good time was had by all and everyone's sweet tooth was satisfied!
Double click on the book cover above to view the activities kindergarten and first grade students did in Library and Computer class. One Book, Every Young Child Reading Initiative. Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job, a photograph concept book by Stephen R. Swinburne for children ages 3 to 6, is Pennsylvania's One Book, Every Young Child 2011 selection. This year's program officially kicks off on March 29, 2011.Published in 2010, this engaging book explores various occupations using simple text and colorful photographs. Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job encourages young readers to guess which shoe matches which job. The selection for this year's Pennsylvania One Book program was Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job by Stephen R. Swinburne. Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job encourages young readers to guess which shoe matches which job. Students in Kindergarten and First grade got prepared to meet Mr. Swinburne during their library classes with Mrs. Tench. In class they read the book, learned about Mr. Swinburne's life, and thought about whose shoes they would wear when they got older. Students then had the opportunity to dress up in the shoes and clothes of their chosen profession, get their picture taken and draw of picture of themselves. Mrs. Tench then put some of their pictures and drawings into a presentation that was shown during Mr. Swinburne's visit to our school. Mrs. Tench and our students had a lot of fun reading Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job and thinking about whose shoes they would like to wear!
