Every year, St. Paul School has a fundraiser for St. Clare School in Paita, Peru. It is held during their Scholastic Book Fair. The theme this year was Wild West Book Fair.
The money raised during the Scholastic Book fair was used to purchase Spanish books for the library at St. Clare School. This year, the coin drive fundraiser ran from October 2 through November 3. They were hopeful that they could raise $200.
Each week, different coins were collected in each of the classrooms.
- Week 1 - pennies
- Week 2 - nickels
- Week 3 - Dimes
- Week 4 - Quarters
- Week 5 - Paper money (and coins)
The students were motivated to raise the most money for their class because they wanted to win one of the prize such as a casual day pass, warm, chocolate chip cookies, and for the younger children a special dress-up day. Individuals had their names posted on a boot when paper bills were donated.
Fifty children from St. Paul School donated a total of $440.96. Isn't that amazing!?!?
The Student Council had the fun task of selecting $440 of Spanish books for St. Clare School.
Many people purchasing books for their families also purchased a book for Peru. Thanks to all who purchased books for Peru.
Muchas
gracias.
