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Merryhill Elementary School in Elk Grove Students Raise $5,313
As a reward for reaching their fundraising goal for Faces of Tomorrow, students covered their teachers with green goo
Students at Merryhill Elementary School in Elk Grove recently donated $5,313 to Faces of Tomorrow, an organization that provides surgical services to children and adults around the world with facial deformities. To collect donations, students held a variety of fundraisers, including a penny war between classes and a walk-a-thon, during which students received donations for each lap they completed. As a reward for reaching their donation goal, teachers allowed students to cover them with bright green slime during a school-wide celebration. Through this initiative, students learned the importance of helping children in need.
About Merryhill Elementary School
Merryhill Elementary School in Elk Grove, Calif., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of 200 private schools, including preschools, elementary, middle and high schools in 19 states across the nation. Merryhill Schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. Many also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Merryhill School, or to find a school near you, please visitwww.MerryhillSchool.com.