Number of Participants: 25
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $423
Event Type: Civic & Community
Sport: Schools
Date: May 3, 2017
Location:
30 Harley Avenue East Northport
New York 11731, United States
About:
Harley Avenue Primary School students, families and faculty members gathered for a Read-a-Thon fundraiser in honor of former teacher Barbara Quigley on April 21. With the support of the PTA, the school raised $1,700 in only an hour and a half towards the Barbara Quigley Scholarship Fund.
Throughout the week, the school celebrated National Book Week and the theme carried over to the fundraiser, where Harley Avenue teachers read to children throughout the building. Mrs. Quigley, a teacher in the district for 38 years, passed away last summer and was known for her love of Dr. Seuss. The school decided to highlight this in honor of her memory, with faculty members donating different books, including those of Dr. Seuss, to be raffled off. Families paid a dollar per raffle ticket and winners were selected over the morning announcements on the following school day.
Families were encouraged to give a donation upon arrival and had the opportunity to enjoy snacks and refreshments. Retired teachers and even Harley Avenue’s former principal, volunteered at the raffle tables to support their beloved friend who is deeply missed by the Elwood community.
“Barbara Quigley has been a staple in the Elwood community for many years” said event organizer and teacher Amy Schombs. “She was a beloved teacher here at Harley and we are so glad that we could contribute to this special scholarship in her memory.”
Photo Caption:
Teacher Ms. Amoroso dressed as The Cat in the Hat in honor of Barbara Quigley and read Dr. Seuss books to children during the fundraiser.
Photos courtesy of the Elwood Union Free School District
