Fundraiser for Tyler Hanson to benefit St. Jude
As many of you are aware, the English Station Campus Middle School is doing a fundraiser on behalf of Tyler Hanson and his family. At the Hanson’s request, we are raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by encouraging the students (and their parents) to solicit pledges for having their hair shaved, cut, or donated.
We briefly shared a general perspective of the fundraiser with the students prior to Christmas break. Below we would like to share more specifically with you so that you can help your student in making a decision regarding their participation in the fundraiser. We pray that your student(s) will participate, especially because this is a great opportunity for them to learn about sacrificing one’s self for another. We would also like to encourage you to consider participating in this fundraiser with your child. Also, if you are a hair stylist and would like to donate your time for this event please let us know.
· Funds raised will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on behalf of Tyler Hanson and family.
· Funds will be raised by students through collecting pledges for having their hair shaved, cut or donated.
· Boys will be allowed to grow their hair until April 6th, 2009; at which time they will have it shaved off (# 3
guard or less) during an assembly at school.
· Girls will be able to do one of the following:
o Have their hair shaved.
o Have their hair cut very short (pixie cut).
§ Hair will need to be cut (at your expense) the weekend prior to Monday, April 6th, 2009.
o Have an 8 inch length of their hair donated (needs to have at least a 6 inch ponytail now).
§ Hair (pony tail) will be cut during an assembly at school – Monday, April 6th, 2009.
§ Must see Mrs. Hayes for additional guidelines.
§ Hair to be donated to Beautiful Lengths: an organization sponsored by Pantene.
· Any student that does not want to cut their hair may raise pledges for another student.
· Any male student not participating will need a hair cut by Wednesday, February 11th, 2009.
· Once all pledges have been collected they should be turned into the Middle School office by
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009.
We have an opportunity as a school to continue to show care and compassion toward the Hanson family, as well as the many families that are reached by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please encourage your student to participate in some way and know that you are welcome to join them by participating as well. Attached you will find a fundraiser contract, we are asking for your signature along with that of your student. It will serve as an indication of your willingness to allow your son or daughter to participate in the fundraiser. Please sign and return the contract by Thursday, February 5th, 2009. Again, any male student not participating in the fundraiser will need a hair cut based on school guidelines by Wednesday, February 11th, 2009. If you get the chance check out Tyler’s lastes video: A Day In The Life of Tyler Hanson .
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us. We can be reached at either
244–3225, ext.1008 / 1305 or at mthomas@christianacademyschools.org / gmounce@christianacademyschools.org .
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