Greenfield foundation launches honor roll
GREENFIELD — A new “honor roll” program is available for those wanting to give directly to classrooms through the Greenfield Central School Foundation.
The GCSF Honor Roll allows parents, grandparents and families to make small, recurring contributions, where 100% of donations go to classrooms. For example, $5 a month can provide books to support new readers, or $20 a month can enhance science and technology programs. For details, visit www.gcschoolfoundation.org or call (317) 477-4103.
Those unable to give monthly can find other ways of giving by clicking on the “opportunities” tab on the website, including one-time contributions or shopping reward programs through Kroger and Amazon in which a portion of purchases goes to the classrooms.
Mt. Vernon foundation golf event planned
FORTVILLE — Registrations and sponsorships are being accepted now for a “Chip In Fore Kids” TopGolf event Sunday, Sept. 19, benefiting the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation.
There are 25 bays reserved for the event. Each bay holds six guests for three hours of TopGolf, a buffet-style lunch, bottomless soda, tea and coffee and prizes. A cash bar is available.
With limited bays available, the foundation encourages completion of a registration form as soon as possible. The deadline is Aug. 27. Provide each player’s name and email. For pricing and sponsorship levels, visit https://one.bidpal.net/mveftopgolf/welcome. For questions, email [email protected] or call 765-462-6313.
The MVEF is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2007. Since its inception, MVEF has provided over $900,000 through classroom grants, programs and initiatives that support teachers and educational attainment and experiences for Mt. Vernon students.
Band mattress sale scheduled
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield-Central High School band will hold its mattress sale fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 28.
The sale is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at G-CHS. All sizes are available in several name brands; twin mattresses start at $199, king mattresses start at $399. School employees receive a 10% discount.
Volunteer reading tutors needed
NEW PALESTINE — Volunteers are needed at all three Southern Hancock elementary schools to tutor students in reading.
Helping One Student to Succeed (H.O.S.T.S.) is a volunteer tutoring program in which volunteers come in one hour per week Monday through Thursday to work with a second- and third-grade students. All materials and training are provided. In previous years, every third-grade student enrolled in the H.O.S.T.S. program passed the IREAD-3 reading assessment test.
To become a tutor, contact one of the elementary schools: Brandywine Elementary, 317-462-7296; New Palestine Elementary, 317-861-5287; or Sugar Creek Elementary, 317-861-6747.
PTO holding mums sale
GREENFIELD — A mum sale to raise funds for school staff appreciation items and extracurricular activities at Weston Elementary School is kicking off this week. The sale, held by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization, runs through Friday, Sept. 3. The group is offering nine-inch mum plants for $10 each in orange, yellow, pink and red. Pickup is Sept. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].
