A submission from Eye reader & Bielefield Mom Jane Majewski who documented the Pasta Dinner to share specifically with the Eye.
Bielefield Elementary School PTA Pasta Dinner and Art Auction a Huge Success!Want to know what happens when fifth graders combine art and pasta? An amazing night of fun that raised over $550 towards the fifth grade year book budget.
Fifth graders stepped up to the plate to serve pasta and meatballs to over 92 customers. They were donned in aprons and smiles as they served their school community. The pasta portion was an amazing success according to Pedro Herrera, a PTA member and co-chair of the event, due to the Middletown kitchen staff Maryanne Corvo. "MaryAnn was extremely helpful supervising the volunteers in the kitchen, making certain that safety codes were adhered to in an extremely efficient manner". MaryAnn Corvo is also a parent of a Bielefield student.
Samantha Gagnon a fifth grade student reported that the art auction brought in a whopping $403.50 towards their yearbook budget. Samantha's mother, Ellie Gagnon was the other co-chair who was pleased with the turn out. The artwork was beautiful and included individual pieces that students had created as well as class projects that were made with each of the fifth grade teachers. Those fifth grade teachers, Ms. Monnes, Ms Garrity and Ms. Carta were also in attendance and were beaming with pride of their students accomplishments.
Great Job PTA, Fifth grade teachers and class of 2012!
Jane Majewski
great to see positive news in recent light of bad about out schools!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the kids and parents.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great experience for the kids to see that they can make something positive happen.
It seems odd nevertheless that our politicians (on both sides, nationally and locally) are always talking about the importance of education, "kids are our future," etc., but children have to raise money themselves to buy books. As if books were a luxury or an extra, like a field trip.
Way To Go 5th Grade!
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