My apologies for not posting yesterday. I remembered that I'd forgotten to do so about midnight but alas did not fling myself out of bed inspired to write.
I thought I'd begin this week with a report on the garage/bake sale. Approximately 6 teens and Alicia greeted potential buyers during the 4 hour sale which raised $448.30 for goods and $101.50 for books. A big thank you to Chris for all of his efforts in carrying off the leftovers and delivering them to "Keepers" and to each and every one of you who hauled in your wares and donated them to our cause.
I know that the smell of baking was cruel punishment especially to those in Administration but we found the baking part of the event to be very beneficial for a number of reasons. Some teens had never baked before and were unable to read a recipe. This gave them an opportunity to learn in a non-threatening environment. All of the teens felt a sense of ownership in the sale and were afforded the opportunity to actually work in the basement where their new lounge will be located.
Wow - almost $550! That's amazing! Congratulations to the Department and the Teens, Heather. You all must be really proud. I think the teens will definitely feel a sense of ownership for the new teen lounge once they see the finished product. "We helped to make that possible!" Now how do we get everyone else in St. Thomas to feel that way...
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