For many years, Rock Canyon Elementary has had an end-of-year PTA fundraiser, the Extravaganza. It's been lots of fun, but also lots of work. It requires hours and hours of preparation and dozens of volunteers; it's a huge production. But this year, our new PTA president decided to try something new, the Rock Canyon Hoe Down. It was also a fundraiser, but done differently. Instead of raising money through games, ticket purchases, food, and a basket auction, the PTA asked for a $15 donation per child, and then hosted a much less involved, free activity.
It worked brilliantly. With a western, cowboy theme, they had pony rides, watermelon eating contests, photo booths, activities on the field, face painting, and square dancing. They gave out popcorn and water and just let people do whatever without the need for a ticket. It was casual but fun. The kids loved it. I hardly saw them and had a very difficult time rounding them up for a picture. I kept losing one of them. Not only were there the fun activities, we got to visit with lots of our neighbors which is always a good time, too.
Lilly Bradford, Blythe, Addi Lepinski, and Maggie Davidson
Everything is more fun when you're wearing a bandana.
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