Splinters Be Gone
by Payton Walker
October 23, 2007
Children's laughter turns to tears far too often in our tiny town of Weskan. The only community play structure has a problem--it is over 20 years old and FULL of splinters. Since there is no equipment at the city park or anywhere else in town, the schools wooden play structure is extremely loved, but worn out. It is used daily by children of every age before, during, and after school, as well as on weekends and summer vacation. A group of concerned citizens have joined forces with the school to create a recreational area for our whole community to enjoy. We are proposing safe, new equipment for our precious children to swing, jump, dangle, slide, and play on. Our vision includes a picnic area, benches, a playground, and shading--a place for young and old to enjoy.
There is a variety of fundraiser's that you can contribute to:
Box Tops For Education
Box Tops can be found on hundreds of products. In fact, you
probably have some in your home right now! Clip the Box Tops
coupons from items you already buy and periodically send them to
school. Each one is worth 10 cents, and that adds up fast.
Box Top Marketplace/Amazon.com
If you shop online, you're only one step away from earning more
cash for our school. When you shop through the Marketplace
with popular merchants like JCPenny, Chadwick's, Oriental
Trading, Target, Wal-Mart, and others, our school earns a cash
donation with every purchase--at no additional cost.
How to Register With Box Tops
MarketPlace:
1. Go to MarketPlace at
www.boxtops4education.com.
2. Click on Sign up now located on the
right side of the screen.
3.It will ask you for the school you want
to support. Type: Weskan School (KS)
4. The next screen will ask you to create
your personal file that includes your name, address,
and phone number. Fill in the information
and click "Continue."
You are Registered!
When you are ready to shop online, you must
begin EACH time at the boxtops4education
website. Once you click on the Marketplace,
a list of the participating online stores will appear.
Click on the store of choice and continue
shopping as you normally would.
Talent Show/Soup Supper in January, 2008
High School Play Proceeds
Balloons and More operated by Elementary Teachers
Homecoming 2007
If you would like to make a cash donation, you can call Weskan Schools @ 785-943-5222. Your name will appear on the donor board at the playground. Giving opportunities are listed below:
White--Up to $99
Silver--$100-$499
Purple--$500-$999
Gold--$1000 and Above
The Playground Committee would be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning our endeavor. Feel free to call Weskan Schools @ 785-943-5222 if you have any questions.
