BUSINESS

Woodstown Middle School has many organizations to assist the school in raising funds. The Student Council sponsors fundraisers and dances. The Chorus and Band also sponsor dances, carwashes, and yard sales. All of these events help to collect money to support different school organizations and activities. The Business section gives you the scoop on those events and the results that help make Woodstown Middle School a success.

 

 

RUN FOR EDUCATION RAISES MONEY
by H.C.

The Run for Education was a great race! They raised an enormous amount of money for "Project Graduation" and the PTA. The race is 3 miles long. Each runner received a free t-shirt and food. The top three runners from WMS were CB, GC, and MS. The Woodstown Middle School Cross Country Team won "Most Spirited Athletic Team" because they painted their arms, legs, and faces orange and blue. The Woodstown Middle School STAND won "Most Spirited School Club." Way to go Woodstown! All runners did a great job!

 MATH-A-THON
by S.C.

WMS has recently partaken in the Math-a-Thon to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The way it works is that every student receives a booklet with math problems appropriate for their age group. With the permission of their parents, the student then tries to find people to pledge money for every problem that is completed. Please don't go door to door looking for sponsors! Even though we make no profit, the school's goal is to reach $8,000. All proceeds will go towards the treatment of children with cancer at St. Jude's hospitals all around the world. As for the teachers, they are lending quite the helping hand! Mrs. Delaney, Mrs. Catalano, and Mrs. Vinceguerra, all math teachers from either the 7th or 8th grade, have pledged a penny for every correct answer every student in their class has! Let's take a stride toward saving children with cancer!
WPSF SPRING FLING
by SC

The Woodstown-Pilesgrove School Foundation (WPSF) put on a "Spring Fling" after the Run for Education on April 5th. There was music, dancing, and great food! Classes from the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Schools put baskets together that were auctioned off in a Chinese Auction. These baskets helped to contribute to the success of the event. Over 200 local residents came to the event and a great time was had by all! Mr. Morgan gave a SmartBoard presentation and photos from the race earlier that day were shown on a continuous loop throughout the evening. According to Ms. Martha Champigny, the Corresponding Secretary of WPSF, "The money raised at this year's event will be utilized to fund unique educational Grant Requests for programs and/or equipment that are not included in the regular school budget."

WHIG LANE KIDS'
ANNUAL ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND
by S.C.

A group of students from WMS and MSS, ranging in age from 6 years old to 13 years old, decided to get together and try to make a difference. They call themselves the "Whig Lane Kids." This great group of kids get together and present an Alex's Lemonade Stand to raise money for cancer research. Combining the last two stands, the "Whig Lane Kids" have raised $7,000 to benefit pediatric cancer research. Coming up on Saturday, June 7, 2008, there will be another Alex's Lemonade Stand, RAIN OR SHINE! The stand will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the front yard of 344 Whig Lane Road in Pilesgrove.  SPREAD THE WORD!