Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Good Things Are Happening
80 FOR HAITI - RULES OUT DAY
On January 27, Parkview School students will break all the rules - at a cost. Students are encouraged to help support the victims of Haiti by bringing in funds in order to break the following rules:
$2.00 Chewing gum in class
$2.00 Sitting anywhere in the classroom
$2.00 Wearing hats during school time
$2.00 Changing your name for the day
$2.00 Wearing pajamas in class
$2.00 Putting feet on the bars of the desk
$2.00 Talking to friends during class
$3.00 Eating in class
$3.00 Having breakfast in class from 9:30 to 10:00
$4.00 Drawing and reading in class
$4.00 Staying inside for recess (building a fort in the courtyard)
$4.00 Playing Nintendo DS or other video games
$3.00 Playing games on computer/smart board
$20.00 Bringing a lizard to school
Students in the Learn to Lead class, under the guidance of teacher Heather Webster, came up with the 'break the rule day' idea. Each classroom has a goal of raising $80. The school is hoping their grand total will exceed $2,000, which will be donated to the Red Cross to provide direct aid to Haiti.
Parkview's 560 students are embracing this event and are planning to have fun breaking rules for a day while at the same time raising funds to support Haitian families and children in need. Heather Webster adds, "Students at Parkview are a caring community. They saw this urgent need to provide assistance and are doing so in a fun and unique way that is providing a way for all of our students to take part in this worthwhile cause."
For further information, contact:
Scott Millar, Principal
Parkview School
14313 - 92 Avenue
780.483.3415
Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future in every one of our classrooms. We’re focused on ensuring each student learns to their full potential and develops the ability, passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to their community.
Edmonton Public Schools
Centre for Education
1 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9