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Penny Harvest NYC / Metro NY
Welcome to penny harvest 2011-12! February: Are you ready for the Roundtable?Over 400 coaches attended the Philanthropy Roundtable Teachers Conference. Here are the documents that were distributed: Important Documents:
Archives January: philanthropy roundtable Conference RSVP for roundtable teachers conference! Check your email for your invitation and RSVP now. New upgrades will be unveiled, special secrets will be shared, and the best roads to Penny Harvest success will be explored in a lively exchange. Date preference is first come first serve. Start off the new year with an exciting challenge! Your students will need to allocate their Penny Harvest funds. By researching needs in their community and interviewing experts in the field, your Student Leaders will decide how to allocate their funds through community grants and service projects of their choice. Go to Make Grants in the Curriculum section for resources and tips. 700 schools around the city completed the Gather Pennies phase! Congratulations to our Coaches, Student Leaders, and their entire school community for collecting nearly 10,000 sacks! All of your hard work has paid off and you have a lot to be proud of. December Notes It's Penny Pick-up Time! You should have received your pick-up date from our office. If you are unaware of the day your pennies will get picked up, please contact your school support immediately at 212-579-0579. Penny pick-up will take place in early December. For a smooth pickup, download a sample receipt and view helpful tips. Check your mail in the next few days for color ties to secure your Penny Harvest sacks. Finishing 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 We’ve reached the mid-way point for the Gather Pennies phase! Please make sure to fill out your Mid-Harvest Estimate and return it to your school support by November 10th. In order for us to pick up your pennies, we need an estimate of the number of sacks your school will collect by the END of the harvest. If this form is not received by November 10th, we cannot guarantee that your coins will be scheduled for pick-up. Don’t delay, fill out your Mid-Harvest Estimate today! Keep the Momentum Going! Now that the Penny harvest has been launched in your school for a few weeks, make sure you are keeping the whole school involved! Be sure to complete your Wheel of Caring and post it for the school to see. Having trouble engaging the entire student body? Why not try hosting a Penny Olympics in your school or perhaps crown a Penny Princess? What is a Penny Princess/Prince? A great strategy to engage the entire school and increase your harvest! Recognize the top harvesting class each week by crowning the class' teacher as the Penny Princess/Prince for that week. Be sure to encourage your student leaders to keep motivating the school trough posters, the PA system, and classroom visits. important Downloads:
Also, check out the 10/11 Schools of Excellence profiles for ideas on how to involve student leaders, engage the whole school and increase your harvest. Exciting new partnership! Through a partnership with the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and the NYC Department of Education, Penny Harvest schools have a unique opportunity to be part of the final construction of the September 11th Memorial and Museum site.
We had an exciting month full of professional Development sessions and kicked off the Penny Harvest on October 24th! Gather Pennies: Kick-Off! The Penny Harvest is now in full swing! This year's professional development sessions provided new strategies and tools for you to create a network of allies amongst school staff, establish student leadership and engage the entire school community to harvest pennies. If you are a 1st year coach and did not attend training, contact our office immediately at 212-579-0579 and your school support will help you get started. Questions? Concerns? Contact Penny Harvest School Support at 212-579-0579. We're excited to begin another year of philanthropy and service with your school! 1) Enroll by November 1st to take part in the city-wide movement of schools providing students with hands-on learning, leadership and philanthropy. 2) RSVP for Penny Harvest Professional Development* - Nearly 400 coaches attend one city-wide session to learn about program initiatives, tools and resources needed to operate the program and ensure all of our coaches and schools are able to achieve success. All coaches are required to attend training. *Fall professional development sessions have ended. Please contact our office for assistance in starting the Penny Harvest or keeping the momentum. Questions? Concerns? Contact Penny Harvest School Support at 212-579-0579. 2010-11 Highlights 725 NYC schools created 1,375 community grants and 194 service projects, helping families in need, the elderly, animals and beautifying their communities. In addition, students rallied to help the survivors of the March 2011 earthquake the struck Japan allocating close to $50,000 in grants to locally based organizations. To view your school's profile including participation history, grants and service projects, view the Penny Harvest Report. Schools of Excellence announced! 30 schools were awarded with the highest distinction. Penny Harvest Schools of Excellence is an annual distinction awarded to a select group of schools that have demonstrated excellence in all phases of the Penny Harvest: Gathering Pennies, Making Grants and Taking Action. Profiles showcasing each of the 2010-11 Schools of Excellence coming soon! |
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