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(Posted April 5, 2011)

The students and staff at Jamestown Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District have once again stepped up to support the needs of others after a natural disaster. After five days of fundraising, the school will present a check for $1,200 to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in Japan due to the earthquake in March.

A representative from the agency will visit Jamestown Elementary on April 6 at 8:50 a.m. to accept the donation during the school’s morning meeting.

From March 28 through April 1, students could donate at least $1 a day to participate in theme days such as Crazy Hair Day, Shades Day and Dress Down for Japan. Jamestown Elementary is a uniform school. Staff members who donated $15 were allowed to dress casually for the week.

In a message of thanks to staff and parents, Dr. Lisa Strauther, principal, said “Once again, you have shown your caring spirit!”

In January 2010, the school raised $1,400 in less than a week for earthquake relief in Haiti. Spirit and theme days served as incentives, including Dr. Strauther committing to kissing a horse if the school met its fundraising goal.

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