Pennies for Patients & Stuck for a Buck

This year, HSA-DE participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients Campaign.  Since 1994, millions of dollars have been raised in pennies and other spare change by more than 10 million elementary, middle and high school students throughout the country. The funds, collected during a three-week period, benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Everyone who participates is a winner!

At HSA-DE, we raised money by collecting spare change in our classrooms.  We also held special event days including "Jersey and Jeans Day" and "Crazy Hat Day".  We also held candy sales throughout the campaign with all proceeds going to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

However, the highlight of the campaign was the Stuck for a Buck fundraiser where students could pay $1 to purchase a piece of duct tape which would then be used to tape our beloved Mr. Gonzalez, our Title 1 Math teacher, to the wall of our school cafeteria.  Stuck for a Buck was an overwhelming success and students and staff, alike, enjoyed this spirited pep rally.  Once the money was all counted, students at HSA-DE had raised $943.97!  WAY to GO, Horizon Hawks!

Cayla, Shy'Diamond, Khadijah, and Kaylin get ready to place their tape.

Mr. Gonzalez is wondering why the students seem so eager
to tape him to the wall.

Da'Marieon puts his tape in place.