NEISD campuses join in earthquake relief efforts
Campuses across the district have come together to support the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Scroll through the articles or click to jump to one of the following campuses: Churchill, Driscoll, Eisenhower, Encino Park, Fox Run, Hidden Forest, Huebner, Jackson-Keller, Lee, MacArthur, Madison, Northwood, Ridgeview, Roan Forest, Roosevelt, Tejeda, White and Woodstone.
Churchill sells "I Love you" messages for haiti relief
The Churchill ASL club will be selling I Love You or "ILY" hands during all lunches from Feb. 8 - Feb. 12. Students may write an encouraging message on the hand, and it along with all the proceeds will be sent to those affected by this horrible earthquake.
Posted February 11, 2010
Driscoll collects donations for Haiti relief
The Driscoll Middle School Student Council collected donations campus wide, for Haitian orphans, from Feb. 8-10 during lunch. On Feb., they will be counting and preparing all donations.
The school is attempting to raise even more money with the help of Thermo Fisher Scientific ( a parent of a 7A student is an employee). The company will match the school's contributions up to $50,000. Parents are having a bake sale to raise funds. 7A Aces have been giving donations for three weeks, and Student Council will match the school's donations up to $500.
It is a combined effort of students, parents and community that is helping to raise money for Haitian orphanages.
Photos from Driscoll's Bake Sale:
Eisenhower digs deep for victims of earthquake
In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti, AVID students at Eisenhower Middle School organized, under the supervision of their teacher Eric Gerber, a fundraiser for the American Red Cross. The students volunteered their time during lunch to solicit donations from students and teachers.The outpouring of support was nothing short of heart warming. Students donated their spare change, extra dollars they had from after-school jobs, and in one case a student donated birthday money.
Teachers, staff members and parents also donated to the cause at the front office. In all, $584 was raised and donated to the San Antonio Chapter of the American Red Cross for Haiti Relief. The AVID students did not sell anything, only the satisfaction of doing something good for its own sake.
Posted February 5, 2010
Encino Park comes together for haiti
With the help of the Encino Park Green Team, students, staff and parents collected money for the people of Haiti. The goal was to raise $1,000 –which is $1 per student. When every last penny was counted, Encino Park raised $1,526.24!
"It was humbling and exciting to see the students, staff and parents come together to support those in Haiti," said Christine Napier, Green Team organizer. "We heard many great stories of neighborhood bake sales, lemonade stands and piggy banks completely emptied to raise money for the people of Haiti."
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Carolyn Bacon from the Red Cross came and accepted the giant jar of money on the school's morning news – EPTV. The Green Team members also presented the Red Cross with a banner of the world made with their hand prints.
Granger Stimpson shared that they wanted to thank the Red Cross for all that they do to help those in need and for coming to our school to thank everyone for the donation.
Posted on February 1, 2010
Fox run collects more than $1,661 for Haiti
Fox Run Elementary Student Council and their sponsors, Kaye Rutland, Erin Van Manen, and Alison Connors challenged the students at Fox Run to give money for the victims of Haiti. Students were reminded on the morning announcements to support the efforts by bringing in any amount of money they wished to donate for this cause.
Donations were taken up for one week, and the challenge was to collect $500. They collected a total of $1,061.29, then had a mystery donor give $500., so the total amount collected was $1,661.29.
"We are so proud of our students and the great job they did in giving for this project," said Rutland.
They will present the money to the American Red Cross on Feb. 11 during the morning announcements.
Hidden Forest helps support families in Haiti, Soles for Souls
Hidden Forest Elementary School helped support families in Haiti by collecting shoes for those in need from Jan. 25 - Feb. 5. As a result, the school donated 738 pairs of shoes to the Soles for Souls campaign.
The program "Soles for Souls" has committed to donate one million pairs of shoes to Haiti in the next year.
Students brought in gently used shoes in all sizes that will be shipped to Haiti. Let's Get Organizing, a local company, rewarded students with ice pops at recess.
"Our children are really enjoying being able to help other families and clean out their closets at the same time," said Julie Metcalf, Hidden Forest counselor.
Posted on February 17, 2010
Huebner Supports Haiti
Huebner Elementary students, teachers, parents and community members gathered together on January 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. to put together hygiene kits for the families in Haiti. Huebner students wanted to reach out and help those in need after the devastating earthquake.
A collection of soap, combs, toothbrushes, washcloths, hand towels, band-aids and nail clippers were collected throughout the week. Approximately 2,000 hygiene kits were put together in one gallon bags, which could make the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. The Church World Service (CWS) collected the bags and they planned to arrive in Haiti by the end of January.
Posted on February 1, 2010
Jackson Keller presents check to Red Cross
On Jan. 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. In order to help with the recovery efforts, Jackson-Keller students, parents and staff-- led by the Student Council-- raised a total of $631.
The donation will be given to the Red Cross to help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities. Student Council members will present the money to Red Cross in small ceremony.
Posted on February 23, 2010
Lee raises $2,355 for Haiti
Lee High school AVID students, Student Council and PALs collected donations to support Haiti's relief efforts. Students created envelopes and asked students to donate a dollar to aid Haiti. Students collected $2,355 from Lee faculty, students, and community members. All money collected was donated to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief. "We are very proud of our Lee Volunteers and appreciate their generosity," said Rachel Gish.
MacArthur students come together to raise $750 for Haiti
The MacArthur High School French Club, National French Honor Society, Peer Assistance Leadership and Sprout Clubs, led by 2010 Senior Class member Gabriela Espinoza-Candelaria, raised $750 for Haiti earthquake relief.
Posted on February 23, 2010
Madison presents $250 to American Red Cross, benefit Haiti
Madison High School's Criminal Justice Club and Venture Club collected $250 for the American Red Cross, which was raised to benefit the victims of the Haiti earthquake disaster. The clubs held a cake sale and clothing drive for the American Red Cross to benefit the victims of the recent Haiti earthquake. Club members joined together to support this community service effort and collected items before and after school.
Posted on February 3, 2010
Northwood collects 100 for Haiti
The Northwood Student Council collected money for those in Haiti devastated by the recent earthquakes. This project provided an opportunity for students and families to bring in 100 pennies ($1.00) or more to be donated to the people of Haiti.
The collection for "A Hundred for Haiti" was held January 26–29, 2010. Collectively, the school was able to raise $562.
Posted on February 4, 2010
Ridgeview responds to Haiti tragedy
The Student Council at Ridgeview Elementary responded to Haiti’s tragedy by encouraging students, staff members, and parents to participate in the humanitarian relief effort. In one week’s time, the students were able to collect over $650. Fourth grade and Student Council member Corine Reynosa said that “what we did is good so that they will have food to eat and can build new houses.” The money will be given to the Haiti Relief Fund set up by the American Red Cross.
Roan Forest assists Haiti victims
Roan Forest Elementary students assisted the victims in Haiti by raising money. Student Gabriela Garza came up with the slogan: “Collect Change to Make Change in Haiti.” A donation station was set up outside the Counselor’s office so that students could deposit their coins for donation. The "coin drive” was from January 26 to February 5.
Roosevelt raises $1,400 for Haiti victims
The Roosevelt High School Student Council, PALs and Serteen clubs raised $1,400 for the Haitian earthquake victims. These clubs worked together as one to raise money for the people of Haiti.
Posted on February 3, 2010
Tejeda Red Cross Club helps Haiti
The Tejeda Middle School Red Cross Club led a campaign to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. In just three days, the club members and their sponsors Sandi Guenther and Stephanie Garza encouraged the student body to bring cash donations.
In those three days, the students raised $1840.60.
The campaign became a competition with all three grade levels trying to win a movie day in their advisory classes. Eighth grade won the prize with $747.45 in cash donations. The Tejeda Student Council pitched in to help the club with another check for $500.
In the past, the Tejeda Red Cross Club has been recognized by the American Red Cross for their donations and support of the regional office of the American Red Cross. On Friday, January 29, Alfred Lopez, American Red Cross Volunteer services coordinator, joined the club for their monthly meeting where the students presented him with the funds collected from the school.
Students Sarah Ratton, Elizabeth Jose, Gaby Hoyumpa, Rebecca Whitely, Silma Merchant, Rosemary Pfaff, Maddie Houston, Alyssa and Gia Aguirre worked to make this event happen.
Posted on February 4, 2010
White opens their hearts to Haiti victims
The students and staff of Ed White Middle School opened their hearts, wallets, and piggy banks to help the people of Haiti recover from the devasting earthquake that hit their nation weeks ago. The National Junior Honor Society coordinated the drive, and in the course of only four days, Ed White raised more than one thousand dollars to be given to a relief organization recommended by the U. S. State Department. Advisory lessons on the earthquake were held during the week to bring home the magnitude of this event to the Ed White family. Math was incorporated for students to see how many Americans would have to be killed, injured, or left homeless for it to be a comparable disaster on American soil. Some advisories had letter-writing activities for their students.
Here is an example of one of the letters:
Dear Haiti,
I am so sorry. Ed White and other schools are having fundraisers. We can help everything but your broken hearts. The family members or friends you were close to can't be replaced. How they died, you'll never forget. You can remember them in your heart and your mind. I don't even know you but I feel really close to yall. Only because my sister lived very, very close to Haiti. So I just wanted to say we're thinking of you guys.
woodstone makes change for haiti
The Woodstone family is shocked by the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti and caused so much death and destruction. In keeping with the Woodstone motto, Woodstone Makes a Difference, students and teachers decided to do their part for the people of Haiti.
"We Are The Change" is a fundraising drive to collect change for the families affected by this disaster. Woodstone started the fund drive with the goal of raising $2,000. Many teachers have challenged their children by offering to match the amount their class collects. Second and fourth graders made posters to advertise the event, student volunteers line the foyer each morning to collect change, and the daily totals are graphed.
"I really wanted to help out because the kids lost their homes and families,” said second-grade student Emma Villalon. “All they have is the clothes they have on."
"I just want to change their lives and make it better for them," said student Chad Juniper.
When asked how he felt after donating money to Haiti, student Gabriel Conner said, "I just felt good helping another place that had a big earthquake raise money."
Nichole Jones brought her wallet to school to donate her own money to the fund. When asked what prompted her to do this, she replied, "If that happened to my town, and my family members go hurt, I would want others to donate money to help us too."
Posted on February 2, 2010