The Edgewood/Butler Tech FFA Chapter is putting on their
annual Cardboard City event on November 22, 2011. The purpose of Cardboard City is to create awareness about
homelessness in our community. In
addition, the program raises money for families in our community, which is used
to support them with food, utility bills, Christmas gifts, clothes, etc. Students have to raise a minimum of $75
to participate in the event. This
money should come from donations or sponsorships either from individuals or
businesses.
While at Cardboard City, the students will be experiencing
homelessness firsthand by sleeping in a box, going dumpster diving, and playing
the game ‘Reality’. ‘Reality’ is a
game that was created for the students to go through an everyday life situation
in which they will be working a job and juggling a family to try to avoid
becoming homeless. During school on the 22nd, the students will be
attending an assembly to better understand the concept of homelessness. We will be having guest speakers at the
assembly speaking about situations and life-changing events.
This event is a great opportunity for students to realize what is going on in their
world everyday. It’s an
eye-opening experience to go through and learn what the homeless have to do in
their everyday lives. Also, it’s
a wonderful feeling to know you’re helping all of these people and raising
awareness for a good cause.
Students need to have donations collected and turn in their registration
materials to Ms. Warner no later than November 4th.
Anyone with questions should contact Ms. Warner in room 123,
or by phone (867-7425, ext. 2124) or email (warnerk@edgewood.k12.oh.us).
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"Let the Games Begin.... Board Games"
Congratulations to Ali Adams and Wesley Cowgill!
They will be representing our Freshmen FX in the 2011 Homecoming Court!
In School Activities
Monday: Stop Light Day
Wear Green if you are going to the dance with a date.
Wear Yellow if you are going to the dance without a date.
Wear Red if you are not going to the dance.
Tuesday: Hat Day
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
Thursday: Twin Day
Friday: Spirit Day! GO COUGARS
Evening Activities
Thursday 6:00 PM Parade Begins
Friday 6:00 PM Homecoming Festivities
Saturday 8:00 -Midnight Dance
