Elementary Schools
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Elementary
Building Relationships in Times of Crisis
HELP FOR HAITI
Students, teachers work together for a good cause
After hearing the news about the major earthquake that recently
struck southern Haiti, employees and students made a decision to
help raise funds in the worldwide effort to provide relief to Haiti.
Here is what some CFISD schools are doing to contribute:
Bang ES: The Bang
Student Council organized a Penny
Drive to help with the recovery in
Haiti. So far students have raised
approximately $600. The drive will
continue until Feb. 1.
Farney ES: Farney
pulled the Miracle Jar out of the
closet and put it to work again
collecting cash donations for
their friends in Haiti. Farney’s
Student Council sponsored a
drive and more than $1,300
was collected to send to the
American Red Cross Haiti Relief
Fund.
Hancock ES:
Hancock’s Student Council
started the “Hancock Helps Haiti”
coin drive on Jan. 25 and will run
through Feb. 26. Coins are being
collected during lunches. All
proceeds will go directly to the
Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
Jowell ES: Jowell’s
Student Council has sponsored a
“Pennies for Haiti” fund raiser to
collect donations for the American
Red Cross. So far they have
collected over $1,000.
Horne ES: Each
year the Kindergarten students
celebrate the 100 day of
school with a small celebration.
However, in light of the recent
events in Haiti, Horne is hoping
to make the 100th day of
school something more special
by helping all students gather
donations for the American Red
Cross. The goal is for the PreK/
PPCD and LIFE Skills students to
collect 100 pennies, kindergarten
to collect 100 nickels, first grade
to collect 100 nickels, second
grade to collect 100 dimes, third
grade to collect 100 dimes, fourth
grade to collect 100 quarters
and fifth grade to collect 100
quarters. Students and their
families may opt to send more
money. However, the designated
number allots for students who
are unable to participate. If the
goal is met, then Horne students
will have collected almost $100
for the American Red Cross. Staff
members will also participate in
this effort.
Millsap ES:
The Millsap Student Council
sponsored a Penny Drive for
the citizens of Haiti to purchase
supplies such as bottled water
and personal hygiene items for
those in need.
Q&A
(From the Office of
CFISD’s Legal Counsel)
Q: Are there any legal
concerns as campuses
gather relief supplies
and funds for the
earthquake victims of
Haiti?
A: Campuses can do
service projects. During
the holidays, many
campuses hold food,
clothing and toy drives
for local missions.
At secondary level,
student groups often
have service projects
where they collect
donations for a charity.
However, CFISD does
not allow third parties
to use our facilities for
fundraising purposes,
but schools and schoolrelated groups can do
so.
More schools will
be featured in the
Feb. 5 edition of
The Connection. If
you would like for
your school to be
featured, send an
email to stephanie.
[email protected]..
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