When a Crofton real estate agent writes about the schools, it's usually about school rankings or test scores, new equipment or facilities, career accomplishments of teachers or academic achievements of students. It's rarely because of their philanthropy!
But then, how many public elementary schools raise over $17,000 for medical research? That's exactly what they did at Crofton Elementary School on Duke of Kent Street this year.
Their "Coins for Kids" campaign raised $3,294,43. But their BIG fundraiser was a "Hop-A-Thon" which raised $14,000 for Cystic Fibrosis. The community is very proud of them, and so is Governor Martin O'Malley who awarded them a Governor's Citation.
The best (or at least favorite) reward, however, was seeing Principal Donna O'Shea and Assistant Principal Colleen Brusca step up to the mat, as promised - for a sumo wrestling match, no less, It was too close to call and a tie was declared, but the winner surely was Cystic Fibrosis Research. Teachers got involved, too, with some of them dying their hair blue when the fundraising goal was achieved.
Laura Gordon, whose second-grade son Austin has Cystic Fibrosis, accepted the check for $17,294.43 on behalf of the Foundation.
But this isn't the only special project at Crofton Elementary this year. Read about Best Buddies, International Week, Junior Achievement, Drownproofing, and the Birthday Book Club on the Crofton Elementary School website.
If you're relocating to Maryland, and schools are important to you, isn't this the kind of school community you want for your chiildren? Crofton has three excellent elementary schools, and a fourth one opening in September. Excellent schools are just one of the reasons Crofton real estate is a good investment and why Crofton was named by Money Magazine as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live.
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MARGARET - That is an incredible fund raiser that the elementary school did, and they deserve to be mentioned in any way possible. The people of Crofton should be happy that your well-exposed blog is furthering their cause. Although school rankings are important, seeing something like this would make me want to send my kids to that school regardless of their rankings. Nice job, Margaret.
Margaret, Congratulations to the students and parents who helped raise this penominal amount of money for such a worthy cause.
Margaret, that is so great for Crofton Elementary. That is such a huge cumulative amount and for such a worthy cause.
And proud they should be. Congratulations and great respect to the students of Crofton Maryland School.
Margaret: WHAT a twist? Around here, it's more about the teachers trying to raise money to buy school supplies for the students, or their own work. Nice to hear this for a change!
Thom - I think that's why this is so outstanding! They did a good thing, and it sounds like they had some fun, too.
Rosario - Thanks! 'Would love to know who the adults were behind this to give them credit.
Gary - I'm betting that amount was almost beyond the comprehension of the younger kids.
Judy - Amazing, isn't it?
Adam - I agree, and that's one of the reasons I wrote this for Localism. It's the kind of story a relocating parent would probably enjoy reading.
Hi Margaret,
I just love it when kids get involved doing things for others. It teaches them so much and builds their self-esteem by giving to others. Sounds like they did an amazing job of fundraising.
Good morning Margaret,
What a great effort on everyones part. Congratulations are in order. Thanks for passing on their effort.
Children are remarkable, little sponges of ideas, thoughts and innovation. KUDOS to the children; they should be so very proud of themselves. FEEL GOOD projects as enormous as this one will have extreme future effects
One of my best friends and his sister both passed away last year from cystic fibrosis. It is a horrible disease that definitely needs more research! Bless the school for donating!
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