The 8th Grade Leadership Council saw a problem and decided they could do something about it.  The Council decided to adopt JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) as its charity to support.  The students know that there are several students in the school who have diabetes and have to deal with it on a daily basis.  The group set a goal to raise funds to help support JDRF and show their classmates that they stand with them.  The group sold JDRF shoes for $1.00 for one week.  In about a week's time, the group had collected $1,145.50 from the generosity of teachers, students, and their families. 

As a result, our school cafeteria is covered in shoes!  It is a great visual reminder of the generosity and giving spirit of this school community.  Thank you to everyone for your support!