Supporting Our Troops and the Heifer International Fundraiser 12-19-07

Thanks to Mrs. Diane Luscombe for her amazing work with her advanced and accelerated students on the Supporting our Troops and on the Heifer International fundraisers. All of the ROMS students collected supplies that our troops might need in Iraq. These included bathroom supplies, comfort items, as well as stationary for letters home. Thanks to all of the ROMS students who participated in this worthwhile endeavor. You rock!	Diane Luscombe with Advanced and Accelerated Students
We Hope You Can Use All of These Cool Items!	Listening to Instructions on Distribution
Always Happy to Help!	German Christmas Carols!: Mr. Jankowiak's German Class
The Heifer Project The ROMS’ goal is to raise $500 to improve the lives of others in need. Our gift is to buy a cow for a needy family in another part of the world. Sharing & Caring embodies Heifer’s belief that global problems can be solved if all people are committed to sharing what they have and caring about others. Sustainability & Self-reliance is necessary for the long-term success of projects. Heifer can only fund a project for a limited time so the families Heifer works with must plan to support themselves. Improved Animal Management means that project participants learn how to keep their animals safe, healthy and productive through proper food, shelter, healthcare and reproductive management. Nutrition & Income are the rewards Heifer expects recipients to reap from their gift animal through the consumption and/or sale of products such as milk, eggs, cheese, honey and wool. Gender & Family Focus encourages women and men to share in decision making as well as in the benefits the animals and training bring. Genuine Need & Justice ensures that those most in need are given priority in receiving animals and training. Improving the Environment includes such agroecological techniques as improving soil fertility with animal manure, promoting forestation, respecting and encouraging biodiversity, monitoring watershed conditions and minimizing erosion. Full Participation is expected in groups that Heifer works with. Leaders at the grassroots level should be committed to involving all members in decision making. Training & Education include formal sessions as well as informal farm visits and demonstrations. Each project group decides on their own training needs and local people are involved as trainers. Some topics of education include human nutrition, food processing, marketing and leadership development. Spirituality is expressed in common values, common beliefs about the value and meaning of all life, a sense of connectedness to the earth and a shared vision of the future. Heifer International works with people of all beliefs in our efforts to overcome poverty and hunger.	The Heifer International Project: We Can Make a Difference A Bake Sale to Help Raise Funds to Buy a Cow Lots of Goodies to Eat!
Thanks to all the parents who baked our bake sale items. I am sure students helped! Thanks to Joan Devera, Scott Moore, and Patrice Walsh for helping at the bake sale. A special thanks to Patrice Walsh for donating $100 toward the Heifer Project--1/5 of the cow! Thanks to all our bakers! ¨Mary Griffin ¨Judy Davids ¨Gail Barnes ¨Linda Willemsen ¨Patrice Walsh ¨Joanie Devera ¨Ann Burnham ¨Julie Lofquist ¨Sherry George ¨Joe & Jill Schicker ¨Mary Beth Costigan ¨Carla Leo ¨Lisa Anderson ¨Mary Beth Leonard ¨Yvonne Carter ¨Tacy Uelmen ¨Chris Davenport ¨Allison Sykes ¨Anne Vincent ¨Hillary Springer	Patrice Walsh (Aidan's mom) with Sales Helpers
They Come From All Parts of the District to Appreciate the Goods and the Cause	Supporting the Effort and Sharing With Others: Dr. Tom Moline, Superintendent of Royal Oak Schools with Two ROMS Students