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Elementary PTSA's 'Kindness Challenge' raises $15,915; students write letters about school needs
Summary
An elementary-school representative reported that a PTSA Kindness Challenge raised $15,915 (about $10,300 estimated to return after fundraising costs) and described student letter-writing to express school needs and leadership lessons.
A school staff member told the board the PTSA Kindness Challenge was an "incredible success," reporting the community raised $15,915 and that, after a roughly 35% fundraising cost, the effort will return about $10,300 to support student-driven projects.
The presenter emphasized the program's educational value, saying students are writing letters to describe what the school needs and why — a practice the staff member called "a powerful way to build voice, ownership and leadership." The comments also noted other student activities, including the Healthy Heart Challenge, a K–5 swimming unit and upcoming kindergarten screenings.
