For the second year in a row, Springfield Vermont’s Elementary Schools PTA awarded $5,000 to Union Street and Elm Hill Elementary Schools. The funds are supporting school activities and projects to benefit all students.
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PTA awards $5,000 to Union Street and Elm Hill elementary schools PTA awards $5,000 to Union Street and Elm Hill elementary schools Children at Elm Hill Elementary School take part in a recent Montshire Museum of Science workshop, "Mirrors, Reflection and Symmetry," funded through the recent PTA donation. COURTESY SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — For the second year in a row, Springfield Vermont’s Elementary Schools PTA awarded $5,000 to Union Street and Elm Hill Elementary Schools. The funds are supporting school activities and projects to benefit all students. The funds were raised last fall during the PTA’s second annual Comedy Night Fundraiser. More than 200 people attended the event, raising more than $7,500. Union Street School is using its funds to work with Mark Rangonese of Bellows Falls, a renowned artist who is a master woodworker, sculptor and multi-media artist. Next year, Rangonese will work in residence with students to craft an indoor wall mural to create a stronger sense of community within the school. “I am so excited that the students of Union Street School will get an opportunity to work with Mark Ragonese,” said Liz Hardy, one of the teachers organizing the project. “This is such a wonderful way to build community early in the year. The pride that goes into working together toward a common goal is strong. I wanted students to see something that they made be hung in our school to be admired. There is so much to be proud of at Union Street School, now we will have some concrete evidence.” Elm Hill used its funds to host on-site science workshops for all the grades, put on by staff from the Montshire Museum of Science. The workshops included “Mirrors, Reflection and Symmetry,” which introduced students to principles of light, reflection and included hands-on investigation of the geometry and patterns of symmetry. The workshop “Seedy Science” gave students a close up look at seeds, using microscopes, magnifying glasses and learning the importance of seeds in ecology and food. “We are so grateful to the community for coming out to support the PTA and our schools while enjoying great comedy," said PTA Comedy Night Chair Meredith Kelley. “The money raised helps enrich and broaden our children’s educational experience.” Plans are underway for this fall’s Comedy Night Event, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in a new location at The Great Hall at 100 River St. in Springfield. The event will include a silent auction, games and prizes. The 2017 PTA Comedy event sponsors included Kelley Sales and Service and Gurney Brothers Construction, both of Springfield. The 2017 event was organized in partnership with the Springfield Booster Club.
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