by Kim Wallace | Apr 3, 2014 | Random Acts of Kindness
Guthrie School worked with the Canadian military on Operation Santa Claus. This is an effort to ensure that every military member serving overseas at Christmas receives a treat from back home. Letters were written from students in Kindergarten through Grade 9. The...
by Kim Wallace | Apr 3, 2014 | Games and Activities, School Spirit
We held a “Sno-Globe Semi-Formal” and transformed our cafeteria into a snowglobe … put up plastic sheeting around the outside to simulate the ball, bought those blow-up santas/trees/snowmen from Rona (for your front lawn), threw some snow batting...
by Kim Wallace | Apr 3, 2014 | Fundraising and Awareness, School Spirit
A unique fundraiser is to have one or two well-known teachers (a vice-principal or football coach is a popular choice) volunteer to be taped to a wall. Strips of Duct tape are sold for a buck. The teachers are then taped to the wall and money is raised in this fun...
by Kim Wallace | Apr 3, 2014 | Fundraising and Awareness, School Spirit
It’s fundraising in a bottle! Participants are asked to donate bottles for your fundraiser. They can be filled with anything—bath beads, coffee beans, motor oil, pasta, jam, gummi bears, beanie babies, dog kibbles, salsa, bubble gum, salad dressing, anything—as long...
by Kim Wallace | Apr 3, 2014 | Games and Activities, School Spirit
Hallowe’en Pumpkins are hard to find in May and June, so go with what’s available for your summer contests. Carving a watermelon can make a unique and creative home room contest. From: Will McKee Elmira District Secondary
by Kim Wallace | Apr 3, 2014 | Fundraising and Awareness
Collecting money for charity is much more effective when you can make a tangible connection to the charity. Collect loose change from each class during first period/or in the cafeteria at lunch. All change that is collected is placed on one side of a scale with the...
