Chagrin Falls Middle School, in its commitment to serve others, planned a variety of Mo-Vember activities to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Money was collected to see which female staff member would wear a wild wig all day on November 23. Male staff continued to “Gro a Mo” and on November 23, got a pie in the face before shaving. Students sold mustache masks, headbands, squishies, stickers, earrings, and bracelets in the Innovation Center to raise money as well. Students enjoyed the planned daily dollar contests like Pin the ‘Stache on the Turkey, Stubble Selfies, Name that Celebrity ‘Stache, Name that ‘Stache Style, and Horseshoes.
Students continued to discuss the importance of gratitude, charity and service and donated funds raised to LLS on Giving Tuesday. CFMS students and staff created gratitude journals, reflected on them each week and completed cost and benefit appraisals. “Actions have a new meaning when one determines how their life would be different if someone or something didn’t happen. It helps us all to value one another more” said Principal Laila Discenza. “Reinforcing philanthropic beliefs and tasks help students build empathy and positive relationships.” In total, the No Shave November activities collected $820 which was donated to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, who tirelessly work to find cures and ensure patients can access the lifesaving treatments they need.
Picture credit: Mrs. Hinesman
Teacher Emily Moore won the Wild Wig contest bringing in $43 for LLS. She battled against seven other female staff members!
Male participating teachers raked in nearly $500 with the Pie your Guy contest!
Student Photography Credit: Chagrin Falls Middle School 8th grader Eloise Pulte
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Principal Discenza, contestant Wyatt Corto, Participants, Mr. Bachofsky, Mr. Thombs, Mr. Kimball, Mr. Brown, Mr. Johnson with contestant Autumn Taylor.
Students created and sold Mustache items thanks to the guidance of Mrs. Bando, Media Center Aide and Mr. Kimball, Creation Lab Implementor.
Kona Ice was also a big hit with the students, who participated by purchasing SHAVED ice during lunch on 11/23! Steve Barta, owner, provided a percentage back to our fundraiser, too! Thank you for the $275.
Picture credits: Mrs. Laila Discenza
