At Prairie Vale Elementary, we are fortunate to have two of the nicest ladies possible in our front office. They are so nice that they have been re-named our "portal angels" because they help everyone who comes into our building. One day they mentioned that they had an idea to raise money for Club Hope. They suggested that we have hearts/shamrocks and have students in our school color the hearts/shamrocks, sign their names and their family's name, and donate a $1.00 and all the money could go toward our fundraising. "Hearts for Africa" was born from their idea!!!!! Mrs. Parker helped us find the perfect heart/shamrock graphic, and Club Hope members signed up to talk with students in every class in our school. Club members took home a script about why we were raising money for educational programs in East Africa, came back the next day and auditioned with Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Schwiebert to show that they were prepared and off they went!!! We have to thank all the teachers in our school, also, because they all opened up their classes and have supported all our projects. As we get the hearts/shamrocks, we are putting them up in the hallway outside the gym. As of Friday, March 14th, we have already raised $87.00. Prairie Vale families truly have wonderful hearts!!! Please note that Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Rochford are wearing Club Hope shirts - they are now honorary members of Club Hope!!!!!
