Pre-schoolers at Oakland Christian School’s Clarkston campus raised money for St. Jude Hospital at their Trike-a-Thon, May 9.
‘When the children participate, it gives them a sense of ownership in the project, something they can do at their level,? said Michelle Golus, director. ‘They know they’re helping.?
About 65 students in the school’s Independence Township location, in Clarkston Community Church, and about 10 from their Auburn Hill campus took part.
‘It’s a wonderful project for the younger children,? said Principal Erin Akers. ‘There are few all-school service projects.?
Students decorated their bicycles, made license plates, and rode laps around the parking lot for pledges.
‘One hundred percent goes to St. Jude’s,? Golus said.
Friday’s activities capped a week of activities and lessons about the hospital and bicycle safety.
The school works on service projects with several organizations, said Superintendent Randy Speck.
‘Students start learning about service at a young level, in preschool,? Speck said.
The projects provide a way for students to learn about and connect with children who are less fortunate, he said.
? Phil Custodio