Help for Haiti

Upon hearing of the earthquake in Haiti, RUSVM Preparatory School students rallied together to provide relief for victims of the tragedy. They wanted to actually do something, not just donate money from their parents.

On January 20, 2010, students held a car wash and raised EC $3,121.40. Students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten wanted to be involved as well, so they opened a lemonade stand in front of the school and sold lemonade to veterinary students who walked past the prep school during the car wash. They earned EC $326.06.

On January 25, 2010, some of the students made soup and cheese biscuits with Ms. Lonnie and offered lunch to students and teachers for EC $5 the next day, bringing the total amount for their efforts to EC $313.50.

In addition, one of the daycare parents painted a picture that brought in EC $300 through a silent auction, bringing the total amount earned to EC $4,060.96.

The money was channeled through the American Association of Schools in South America, along with dozens of donations from other international schools. The RUSVM Preparatory School is happy to know that 100 percent of this donation was able to go directly to Haiti for needy victims.

Three cheers for our super students!