On May 17th, a rally to Save Teaching Positions, Extracurricular Activities and Co-Curricular Activities will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Catalina Foothills High School. It is free to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
The Catalina Foothills School District Foundation’s “30/60 Challenge” campaign continues to forge ahead rasing over $135,000 in two weeks to save critical teaching positions at risk due to state budget cuts for public education. On Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM a group committed to maintaining educational excellence will host the School and Community Opportunity to Rally for Education – SCORE! – at the Catalina Foothills High School campus, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive from 4:00-7:00 PM. This rally will bring together the community to showcase the district’s premier programs and continue to raise money to help save 30 teaching positions in 60 days.
Events will include a “Walk a Mile in Your Teacher’s Shoes” walk-a-thon to raise money that will go towards the 30/60 Challenge. Additionally, the all-district event will showcase the many aspects of the schools’ programs including musical and theatre performances, art exhibits, National Chess Champions, Teachers of the Year, as well as the many extra-curricular teams and clubs who will put on demonstrations and have fun-raising booths encouraging Tax Credit contributions directed to the cost of running those programs which includes the athletic teams, student-run newspaper, award-winning marching band, student councils, plus other co-curricular programs.
“The 30/60 Challenge campaign is producing positive results with over $135,000 donated so far,” said Base Horner, the Foundation Treasurer. He added, “We are very proud the community has stepped forward in support of maintaining the quality of our children’s education and the tradition of excellence that Catalina Foothills residents have come to expect.”
The “30/60 Challenge” has empowered the community to take positive action to engage their family, friends, neighbors and state representatives in the need to sustain funding for public education. It was also spread beyond Arizona with donations coming from across the nation. Community businesses are now joining in support. “The community is finding solutions for big challenges,” said Lisa Turner, CFSD Foundation Member, “their generosity and caring spirit is what Southern Arizona is all about.”
Families are requested to visit the 30/60 Challenge Web site (www.3060challenge.com) to learn more and join the hundreds of families who have taken the “30/60 Challenge.”
