 Students at Georgia's Maysville Elementary gave KaBOOM!'s Operation Playground a special donation, thanks to generous kids and a PTO member who receives KaBOOM!'s e-blasts. After PTO member Eileen Sindledecker heard about Operation Playground, the students of Maysville-- most of whom qualify for free/reduced meals -- cobbled their own money together to make a $500 donation to Operation Playground. Students placed their spare change and valuable ice cream money in containers set in each classroom. These teachers made periodic announcements to kids, and the homeroom which raised the most funds won a ice cream party.
Maysville principal Jane Scales said it took only a few weeks for the students to raise their money. They included a note with their donation:
Dear Katrina kids,
I hope you enjoy your new playground. We are all sorry you lost your old playground. We hope this money helps.
We're thinking of you,
The Kids at Maysville Elementary School
PS - We love you
Have fun!
We will always think of you! |