Casa di Mir Montessori School Students Raise $9,000 for Humane Society of Silicon Valley

Students of Casa di Mir Montessori School held the school's annual Jog-a-thon on May 3 to raise funds for the Human Society of Silicon Valley.

Students from the private school's elementary and middle school, along with two preschool students, ran a combined total of 1,468 laps—or 367 miles— at the Campbell Community Center track and earned an impressive $4,500 in pledges.

Soon after the event, the students heard that another Humane Society donor would match the school's gift if they could get their check in by May 15. The students beat the deadline on May 12, and brought their total contribution to $9,000.

The Jog-a-thon is an annual Casa di Mir Montessori School fundraising event that is among a number of school efforts where students help the larger community. Helping others is a core part of a Montessori education; it builds student awareness and compassion, and instills the confidence to make a difference.

Founded in 1989, Casa di Mir Montessori School is a non-profit private school that serves up to 156 students from preschool through 8th grade. It is an American Montessori Society Affiliate School. And it is the South Bay's only Montessori school for preschool through 8th grade.