posted by Joe Polk at 4:33 PM /
Loose change added up for the Washington Elementary School Penny War. In three weeks of competition, the Mt. Lebanon elementary raised $3,910.13 toward renovating its playground. "Right now the equipment is 12 years old and not ADA-accessible," said Kate Aracri, a parent volunteer who co-chaired the drive with Leigh Ann Petulla.
Each classroom had a milk jug where the pupils placed change daily. The goal was to collect the most pennies, but the room's collection could be "sabotaged" by donations of silver and paper money. Nonpenny amounts would be subtracted from the worth of the pennies, but would still benefit the overall fund. Samantha Bower's third-grade class was the room winner, with 21,823 pennies on the ledger.
The last week of competition alone, which ended Jan. 25, brought in 142,181 pennies, or 878 pounds. The playground committee's goal is to raise $80,000.
Link: www.post-gazette.com/pg/08045/857426-55.stm
Each classroom had a milk jug where the pupils placed change daily. The goal was to collect the most pennies, but the room's collection could be "sabotaged" by donations of silver and paper money. Nonpenny amounts would be subtracted from the worth of the pennies, but would still benefit the overall fund. Samantha Bower's third-grade class was the room winner, with 21,823 pennies on the ledger.
The last week of competition alone, which ended Jan. 25, brought in 142,181 pennies, or 878 pounds. The playground committee's goal is to raise $80,000.
Link: www.post-gazette.com/pg/08045/857426-55.stm
Labels: fundraiser, washington school
1 Comments:
Penny Wars are great fun and a wonderful way for kids to participate in making a difference in their Community.
On a related note: Just last week the Chairperson of the MTL Parks Advisory Board made a presentation to the Commission, including remarks of appreciation for the Community's participation in updating several neighborhood parks. Specifically, I recall Country Club and Williamsburg being mentioned.
Over the years - Mt. Lebonites have routinely pitched in buckets our keep the Community amenities - up to date.
Resident's near Twin Hills Park, the woods and trails surrounding the Kossman site, as well as Bird Park have long taken an active interest in the care and upkeep of these public treasures.
Friends of MTL Library raised $1.25 million toward the Library renovation and continue to donate several thousand dollars each year ($70,000 this year alone) for the benefit of Library patrons.
Bocce, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis and Platform Tennis have all made very meaningful contributions to their respective facilities in Main Park. And the Martha Dixon Foundation donated $50,000 to the Main Park playground.
The Police and Fire Departments in conjunction with engaged and caring residents raised several hundred thousand dollars for our new Public Safety Center.
The list goes on and on …
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