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Penny Harvest Capital Region of NY
June Updates
Party & Plan! Over 1,500 grants have been processed and sent to Roundtables within the last 2 months. *If you have not submitted a Yearlong Report with the Grant Decisions, please contact Gracie Rifino immediately at 212-579-0579 ext. 114. Connect the grant recipients and your school community by hosting a Check Award Ceremony (pg.119 of the Curriculum Guide). This is a great way to honor the school for working together to collect pennies, recognize the accomplishments of the Roundtable and see the outcome of their giving.
Global Relief Fund - Haiti Rebuild & Recover: The National Roundtable made their final decisions! 169 Roundtables amassed $27,420 and distributed the funds among the 4 partner organizations. Click here for details. 09/10 Schools of Excellence: 31 schools have submitted awe-inspiring applications. Winners will be announced within a couple weeks! Click here to learn more about our highest recognition.
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Are you a School of Excellence? You can be! Penny Harvest Schools of Excellence is an annual distinction awarded to a select group of schools that have demonstrated their commitment to and understanding of all phases of the Penny Harvest: Gathering Pennies, Making Grants and Taking Action. Download an application due Thursday, May 6th! Roundtable Grant decisions were due April 14th. Submit the Yearlong Report if you haven't already. Grants take 2-3 weeks to process and will be mailed to you at your school for students to present at Check Award Ceremonies. Global Relief Fund: Haiti Rebuild & Recover - Curriculum and resouces are now available! Share The Action Guide with your students to discuss issues that arise after a natural disaster and how Haiti has been effected. Students can pledge a portion of their roundtable funds by April 9th and vote on how to allocate the fund in the 1st National Roundtable during the week of April 19-30. Weeks of careful research and thoughtful decisions will culminate soon, as students make final decisions about their roundtable budget, due 4/14/10. There's still time to maximize student learning and community connections. See roundtable resources below. Just like any grant-making body, roundtables must fill out necessary paperwork in a timely manner! Download the YEARLONG REPORT - DUE WEDNESDAY APRIL 14th. To submit grant decisions: Fax forms to 212-579-3488 or, if busy, fax to 212-579-3516 or mail to 570 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024 Resources from Roundtable Professional Development sessions. Find handouts on student leadership, service opportunities, community partnerships and whole-school involvement. Global Relief Fund: Haiti Rebuild & Recover* - Roundtables across the nation are joining together to make a B.I.G impact for Haiti by pledging a portion of their Roundtable funds and casting their vote in the 1st ever nation-wide Roundtable. *Ballston Spa school district must use Roundtable funds to support local community organizations. Attend the Capital Region Roundtable Professional Development session on January 26th from 10am-2pm. Registration opens at 9:30am. Contact Gracie Rifino at grifino@commoncents.org or 212-579-0579 for locations and details and to RSVP. Secure your Roundtable funds by completing the Roundtable Activation Form. The Roundtable process generally takes place from February – April when students research community issues and connect with organizations to make grants. During April - June, students expand their philanthropy by participating in service projects within and throughout the school community. Visit the Make Grants section to get started.
Finish Strong! Use your pick-up date as motivation for your school to meet the 25 sack challenge. Work with Student Leaders to recognize and thank all of those that have contributed to your school's Harvest. Plan a Tally Rally to unite the entire school or give out certificates to the top harvesting students and classrooms. Visit the Finishing Strong section on the Curriculum Page for ideas. Look ahead to Make Grants If your school is unable to meet the 25 sack challenge, there's still an opportunity for students to participate in the Roundtable phase and allocate funds to various causes within the community. Let your school support contact know that you want your students to be part of the Roundtable by calling 212-579-0579.
Keep the Momentum Going: To keep harvesting pennies get everyone involved! For innovative tips and creative ideas from fellow coaches, visit the 08/09 Schools of Excellence profiles. Just getting started? There's still time to have a fruitful harvest! Check out the Gather Pennies section on the Curriculum page to prepare to kick-off. Call our office at 212-579-0579 if you need assistance - we're here to help!
The Penny Harvest is honored to be selected as a partner in the "Service in Schools" initiative. Your participation will now meet the chancellor's mandate, providing your school a platform to offer more service opportunities and receive recognition for all of your students' hard work. Register in order to receive your materials. Shortly after, your school support contact will follow up with you to help get started. Attend a Professional Development Session and Prepare to kick-off the Gather Pennies phase. 08/09 Highlights:
Schools in the spotlight: Go to the School Participation page to find an interactive map showcasing Penny Harvest schools citywide and their respective awards. Also, find your school's page to view past collections and grants. Work with your students to set their goals for the year! 08/09 Schools of Excellence Students in the spotlight: We're not the only ones who care about what Penny Harvest students are capable of! Read stories of the power of the Penny Harvest featured in local media and on our website.
Over 300 schools donated to their local food pantries last year with grants totaling $70,427.42! Visit the Full Pantry Project page to find ways to connect with your local food pantry and curriculum to teach students about hunger.
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