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Penny Harvest NYC / Metro NY
June Updates Please click here for details on this year's harvest and how it effects your roundtable.
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 your school support staff member immediately at 212-579-0579. 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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Make Grants Roundtables across the city submitted their Yearlong Reports for our offices to process their grant decisions. Grant decisions take 2 - 3 weeks to process, checks will be mailed to your school to plan and implement Neighborhood Service projects or to present to organizations as you Party & Plan. School Recognition School of Excellence applications were accepted until May 6th. Penny Harvest Schools of Excellence is an annual distinction awarded to schools that demonstrate their commitment to and understanding of all phases of the Penny Harvest: Gathering Pennies, Making Grants and Taking Action. Click here to learn more about the 08/09 Schools of Excellence.
Just like any grant-making body, roundtables must fill out necessary paperwork in a timely manner! Download the YEARLONG REPORT - DUE FRIDAY APRIL 9th. Review the Grant-Making Guidelines before submitting to make sure they will be approved by the Common Cents Board of Directors. 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. NEW! Penny Harvest News - March: Face the Issues & Form the Decisions As you guide students to their final funding decisions, go to the Curriculum Online for tips and activities. For other updates and resources, check out the links below 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 19-23. School of Excellence applications due May 6th. We encourage all of our schools to apply for the highest Penny Harvest honor. Visit the School of Excellence page for details. Parent Engagement - Common Cents is offering to meet with 3-5 interested parents from your school to discuss how they can help support you through service projects, celebration activities and more. Click here for details. Visit the curriculum section for ways to enhance this year's Roundtable. January Notes We know many schools want to help recovery efforts in Haiti as a result of the tragic earthquake. We are working to provide opportunities for students to help. Click here to be directed to the Global Relief Resource Center and find out how to get involved. Nearly 400 coaches attended Roundtable Professional Development sessions to learn the fundamentals of the Penny Harvest and ways to enhance student learning, service opportunities, community partnerships and whole-school involvement throughout this upcoming phase. 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.
December Notes Penny Pick-up! Penny pick-up will take place in early December. For a smooth pickup, click here to download a sample receipt and view helpful tips. Did your school sign-up for the Parent Harvest? If you asked parents to help support the work of Common Cents by donating $1, you can fill in the total amount collected on the receipt and hand-in your collections to the driver on your pick-up date. We greatly appreciate your support! 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.
November Notes Time to Weigh in! Submit your Mid-Harvest Estimate by Friday, November 6th. We can not schedule your penny pick-up date without an estimate of how many sacks you will have by the end of your harvest. 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 assistnace - 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: •822 schools participated in the Penny Harvest
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 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. full pantry project |
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