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Merrueshi Primary SchoolThis program is based on a program I ran for a school here on St. John. In 2001/2002, K – 9 students at the Julius E. Sprauve School (JESS) learned the joy of sharing by helping a needy school and its students in Africa.  JESS adopted the Merrueshi Primary School - a school that is run by the Maasai in Kenya.

A daring goal was set, of $10,000.  The JESS students conducted special programs and events throughout the year to raise funds and at the year’s end, the students had raised $7,813.55!  The three other schools on island and the community members also made donations, bringing the school’s total to their goal of $10,000. 

We raised money through the following activities:

  • We collected change
  • Hike-a-thon with sponsors (4th grade and up)
  • Hug-a-thon with sponsors, (K-3rd grades)
  • A 3rd-grade talent show for a sell-out crowd
  • A silent auction of beautiful mosaic mirror frame made by MIS Intermediate Class

I can help you start a similar project in your school.

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Related Links
Julius E. Sprauve School (JESS)
Merrueshi Primary School
Photo: 3rd grade talent show.
Photo: JESS students present Check Day.

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