In school, 4th graders typically face new challenges and expectations. For example, 4th graders are expected to have made the shift from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." ~Mike Anderson (Educational Leadership: Vol. 68, issue 7)

Thursday, October 22, 2009

L & C raise money for UNICEF with help from WHS students

As soon as my beautiful daughter, Lexi, found out I Lewis and Clark was "Trick or Treating" for UNICEF again she asked for informational flyers and UNICEF trick or treat boxes. The next day she went to school early and started asking all her teachers, and some that weren't hers, if they would keep a box, or two, in their classroom so WHS students could add their donations to our efforts.

She was really excited that her teachers either knew about "Trick or Treat" for UNICEF or were interested in learning more and all accepted a box and flyer for their rooms.

My favorite story is the one she told of going to Coach Jagla's social studies class (yes, there is a relation-he's my husband's cousin). When he explained to Coach Jagla what she was doing he took the box, put money in it, pointed to it and told his students to, "Put some money in it now!" One of Lexi's friends, who was in the class, told Lexi that after she left the class donated at least $50.00.

Ms. Kuntz, the WHS Athletic Director and mom of a Lewis and Clark student who was in my class last year, has also agreed to put "Trick or Treat" for UNICEF boxes in her office. I really appreciate her efforts to help those less fortunate, I've seen her get involved before and was not surprised that she immediately answered my email for help with a resounding "YES."

I hope you will help support our efforts as well by helping your child "Trick or Treat" for UNICEF on Halloween night.

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