The Hometown Treasure May 2012 | Page 25

Westview Elementary Treasure Island On Tuesday, March 27, the fifth grade class at Westview Elementary School, presented, “Treasure Island.” The play was directed by Elizabeth Rogers and performed by 225 students, who practiced for two months in preparation for the show. Bongo Boys The Bongo Boys, a drumming group from Indianapolis, visited Westview Elementary School in April. The students participated in a handson drum circle with the Bongo Boys and learned how to create their own rhythms and work together to connect their sounds. The program was made possible by the Dekko Foundation. The students in order for their performance. Photo Submitted by Westview Elementary Students got a chance to enjoy playing a bongo. Photo Submitted by Westview Elementary Riley Can Drive The students of Westview Elementary were busy last month as they collected over 155,000 aluminum cans. A local facility recycled the cans, and the proceeds were donated to Riley Hospital for Children. Last year, Westview Elementary donated $3,950.80 to Kids Caring and Sharing. Kids Caring and Sharing for Riley Hospital is a fundraising effort that encourages students to give to other children without expecting anything in return. The Riley Children’s Foundation believes, “that children who give to others at an early age will continue to be philanthropists throughout their lives”. Mrs. Thompson’s fifth grade class at Westview Elemetary, pictured to the right, collected the most cans for the Riley Hospital Fund Raising Event this year by bringing in 18,957 cans; an average of 789.9 cans per student. Their efforts were rewarded with a pizza party provided by the Westview Elementary P.T.O. Last month a total of 155,078 cans were donated to the school. The Hometown Treasure · May ‘12 · pg 23