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1,2,3,4 Stockton Middle School declares a Penny War By Tony Carton EDITOR
Stockton Middle School staged a Penny War from Tuesday, March 14 through Tuesday, March 21 to raise money for GiGi’s Playhouse in Rockford and in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day. GiGi’s Playhouse is a one-of-akind achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. GiGi’s Play-house offers more than 25 therapeutic and educational programs that advance literacy, math skills, motor skills and more; all of which are free of charge. During the war, middle school grades five through eight and school staff had their own jug for collecting money. A class or staff member could gain points by adding pennies and bills to their jug and they could lower other classes’ totals by adding silver coins to their competitor’s jugs. All the jugs were collected and monies counted on March 21. Most points won. Also, on the final day of the Penny War middle school students and staff were rocking crazy socks for World Down Syndrome Day and the winning class will be taking a field trip to GiGi’s Playhouse in Rockford on April 24 to personally deliver the collected funds and see GiGi’s in op-
eration. “We could walk the halls and hear the kids strategizing about how they might win,” said Stockton Fifth Grade teacher Brett Richardson. “On Tuesday the fifth graders were up by seven thousand points and the very next day there were $89 worth of silver coins in their container. That strategy was formulated using the rule stipulating while all pennies and paper bills add to a class total, silver coins subtract from a class total. In other words, the fifth graders lost 8900 points overnight. But, they quickly rose to the challenge and… “Strategy is definitely the key to a win here,” Richardson said. “The students and staff understand what was at stake and they were not afraid to make it happen.” The real prize is the knowledge of working in successful support of several deserving community projects. “The winning class will see firsthand the works undertaken at GiGi’s Playhouse,” Richardson said. “Also, we have a class mate with Down Syndrome so that spearheaded the whole process of doing something to help other people. Congratulations to the fifth grade class for winning the Penny War, and congratulations to the entire StockTONY CARTON PHOTO The Scoop Today ton Middle School student body and The Stockton Middle School held a Penny War to raise money for Gigi’s Playhouse in Rockford in recogstaff for a job well done. nition of World Down Syndrome Day.
Stockton Strong to host Super Hero Fun Run “We just want to provide activities that families can do together in our area. Stockton Strong is working to make family events more available in our community and the fun run has the added bonus of getting everyone outside for what will hopefully be a lovely spring evening,” said event coordinator Kate McPeek. Participants are encouraged to register for the event in advance so everyone will get a t-shirt. Registration can be done online at signmeup.com/119268 or by printing off a paper form from the Stockton Strong Facebook page. Registration
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Calling all super heroes! Your heroic efforts are needed at the second annual Super Hero Fun Run hosted by Stockton Strong on Friday evening, April 28. The event is designed for families of all ages to enjoy activity as they work together to complete the two-mile run with obstacle course. Last year’s event brought more than 200 participants to Stockton Memorial Park for a wonderful start to the weekend. Families with children of all ages dressed as popular or homemade super heroes and participated in the fun before, during and after the event.
is $15/person or $40/family. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes! Registration begins at 5:15 p.m. on the west side of the Stockton Memorial Park and the race begins at 6. Plan to come a little before race time to take advantage of the photo props and frames with your race buddies. The Stockton Servant Leaders
will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Stockton Nutritional Outreach Works (SNOW) program near the registration table. For every donation, the donor will be given a glow stick for during or after the race. After you work up an appetite during the race, don’t leave town hungry! Several Stockton restau-
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rants are offering discounts if you join them after the race and show your race bib. For more information and to stay in touch for future race details, “Like” “Stockton Strong” on Facebook and check for the event “Super Hero Fun Run.” For more information: Nicole Haas 815-238-5141 nicolemhaas@outlook.com.
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