Fernley Intermediate students fulfill pledge to Veterans Guest House representatives
Fernley Intermediate students fulfill pledge to Veterans Guest House Representatives
By David Perry, Fernley Intermediate School Teacher
Fernley, NV, February 28, 2019 – The Fernley Intermediate School (FIS) Falcon Leadership students presented a $570 check to representatives of Veterans Guest House fulfilling their pledge to raise $1000 for the organization. In October of 2018, this group of 5th and 6th grade leadership students met and determined that with the help of the entire FIS student body and staff, they could raise $1000 to support veterans. The students chose Veterans Guest House because they were impressed with their mission of providing housing to veterans and their families who are seeking medical treatment in the Reno-Sparks area.
Leadership students understood the difficulty of achieving such a lofty goal, but they knew the student body would come through. In October and November of 2018, students collected spare pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters during select school days and sold drinks during lunch periods raise almost the first half of their goal. During their Veterans Day Assembly, they presented a $430 check to the organization. Leadership students made a promise to continue their fundraising drive until that $1000 goal was met. Students promoted a matching funds pledge drive, change collection drives at school events and many other activities all with the goal of assisting the veterans. Once the final coins were counted, Veterans Guest House was contacted to inform them that the student body from Fernley Intermediate School was proud to offer their support.
Falcon Leadership students were honored to represent their classmates as they presented the final installment of their $1000 pledge to representatives from Veterans Guest House. Students toured the facility, met residents and staff and even performed a few push-ups as part of their presentation to the facility. Fernley Intermediate School Falcon Leadership, student body and staff will continue to find ways to support veterans and their families and will always appreciate the work of Veterans Guest House.
Our vision… Graduate all students to be successful in college and career.
Our Mission… Provide relevant learning opportunities that develop adaptable, persistent and self-directed learners capable of creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking necessary to overcome complex challenges.
Every Student… Every Classroom… Every Day…
# # #
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Erika Garcia at erikagarcia@lyoncsd.org.
|
Comments
Post a Comment