Circle of Trees 2009

Class Response to Bullying

8th grade language arts students read Education Week’s report about middle school students in California participating in a Facebook event inspired by “South Park”. They were asked to write a response individually before meeting in groups to compare ideas, record important points on a poster, and present to the class. (LA Times Article)

This is their work:

Middle School Project:

Create a coin container and collect through the winter term.

Homecoming Parade 2009

Founder/Advisor Sarah Knuth escorts the big penny in the homecoming parade.

DPO 4′ Penny Bank Visits North Muskegon Varsity Football Game 8/28/09

NM 34 – Newaygo 6     Congratulations Norsemen!

Weber Lumber constructed the wooden penny over the summer for its debut at the first home football game. Janelle, Gina, Erin, and Gabbie (pictured), along with moms Gigi and Deb, were active participants.

Walker Park’s Circle of Trees ‘07

North Muskegon’s 2007-08 eighth grade students researched the Internet for information on Holocaust survivors/victims and Darfur refugees and relief operations. From this information, students designed laminated ornaments and hung them on the Frasier Fir donated by Great Lakes Dental Excellence and purchased from Mike Ruark, owner of Whippi-Dip. Mr. Ruark also gave the project a boost with a large cup of pennies.