Autism Awareness Month

This month at school we have been presenting information to the students about Autism: what is it? Why does it occur? How can we help?
The students have been discussing this in their health classes and the Student Council has come up with a great idea to raise some money and some awareness about this developmental disorder that strikes 1 out of every 150 children in America and 1 out of every 94 boys (for some unknown reason these numbers are even higher here in NJ). The students have come up with an interesting way to raise money that can be donated to the Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) local and state chapters. We are hosting a Cow Pie Bingo on Monday April 27th! The Student Council is looking for donations form the community of $1.00 per block that will be part of a grid that we are going to line on the field behind the school. A local bovine, courtesy of Hart Farm, will be allowed to meander the grid to find a comfortable place to conduct their business. The person, or family, who is lucky enough to have that square will be rewarded with a $25.00 prize. The students are also getting some other prizes that will further promote Autism Awareness. If you remember last year we created a huge puzzle of Autism Awareness puzzle pieces that we hung around the school. This is certainly a different twist on trying to raise money for this important cause.

On Sunday April 26, 2009 the Archery Parents along with the Oxford First Aid Squad will be participating in a "Bucket Drop" at the intersection of Routes 31 and 46! Your support would be appreciated!

Till next time...