<p> Announcing Our 12th Annual PASTA FOR PENNIES Campaign</p><p>Monday, February 9 – Friday, February 13, 2015</p><p>What is Pasta for Pennies?</p><p>This is a nationwide school fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma ciety. All money raised goes to support research for a cure for leukemia and related blood cancers, and to help the patient-aid program improve the quality of life for patients and their families.</p><p>***How is the money collected? *** NEW THIS YEAR - PLEASE READ THIS:</p><p>Each classroom has a collection box. In order to be In compliance with District policy, ALL MONEY WILL BE COLLECTED DIRECTLY FROM YOUR CLASSROOM EACH DAY – DO NOT SEND MONEY TO THE FRONT OFFICE. Students may contribute pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, paper money and even checks (payable to the “Leukemia & Lymphoma Society”). Again this year, students in grades K & 1 will receive a small box for them to bring their money to school. These boxes will be emptied and returned to your classroom each day.</p><p>What if my class does not contribute very much?</p><p>This is a school-wide effort; we do not count how much each class contributes. By working together, our students have a chance to learn how even a few pennies can add up and make a difference in the lives of others. Over the past 11 years, our school has raised more than $17,000 for this worthwhile cause!</p><p>How will the fundraiser be advertised?</p><p>Our Student Council representatives will bring a poster to each classroom and explain the program. We will also remind students about the fundraiser in the morning announcements and parents can read about it in our electronic newsletter. </p><p>And to wrap it up:</p><p>During the week of 2/23, our Student Council representatives will announce the total amount of money raised this year during our morning “Hawks On Air”. At that time, we will also hold a random drawing and select which class will win a spaghetti lunch courtesy of the Olive Garden Restaurants (one of Pasta for Pennies nationwide sponsors). The lunch will be scheduled at a convenient time for the winning classroom in April or May. Good luck everyone! </p><p>Have other questions or concerns? Contact Patty Gold: [email protected] </p>