FunFair/Schreiber/#ThankATeacher

Hello!My name is Laurie Fellenbaum. I teach second grade at Schaeffer Elementary School in Lancaster, Pa. Last year my class started something amazing, and my current group of kiddos is continuing in their footsteps.  Through a particularly emotional class meeting about a child with special needs, shared in an attempt to teach empathy and acceptance of others, the kids took matters into their own hands.  The Fellenbaum Fun Fair was born, and through a Rita's Italian Ice Night, and a fabulous carnival run by 8 year olds,  we were able to donate $2,900 to Schreiber Pediatrics.  Kids helping kids.  Fun to watch!
      The experience was powerful for my class last year and this year's group was excited to add their own flair! We are hopeful to raise even more money this year for this fantastic nonprofit who services kids in Lancaster County.  My able-bodied children are gaining an understanding of giving back to the community, as well as putting someone else ahead of themselves.  We are completely captivated by the novel Out Of My Mind, by Sharon Draper, a touching and humorous account of a little girl with Cerebral Palsy. (I definitely recommend it...it will change you!)  So, we are growing as people, and we are hoping you will help us.
      Class dojo is matching $100 if we get get that much in donations by mid May.  We figured it was worth a shot!  Thank you very much if you donate, and we will still love you if you don't.  We will present Schreiber with our total donation on June 6th.
       Thank you for your support, whether it is financial or otherwise.  I am very proud of the kids involved in this project and am humbled to be a part of it.
        #ThankATeacher