By Aizah A., 6th grade
My mom, Saadia Siddique, helped organize the fall fundraiser, held at
the Weathermark Tavern on Oct. 24. I interviewed her about the experience.
Q: How long did the fundraiser last?
A: 6:15-9:00 The set up committee was there at 4 p.m.
Q: How much money was raised?
A: $32,000.
Q: What was the goal?
A: $20,000.
Q: What will this money pay for?
A: New Chromebooks, iPads, more reading textbooks.
Q: Are you sure it’s not for those evil taxes that kids joke about? (totally NOT a joke)
A: Yep.
Q: What was the theme?
A: “Sailing into the school year.”
Q: How many people attended?
A: 145
Q: How much were ticket prices?
A: $35
Q: How many teachers came?
A: 12
“It was a very organized function. I enjoyed it very much,” said my dad. (He also attended.)