Students at Franklin Elementary School made some new four-legged friends this week. New Beginnings for Merced County Animals brought three tiny puppies and one sweet dog to meet the students as a way to say thank you for their fundraising efforts.
The children in Mrs. Silva's transitional kindergarten class and Mrs. Christiansen's kindergarten class spent months selling small school supply items during recess to help support the non-profit animal rescue group. On Monday, they presented a check for $1300 to the volunteers who rely on donations to facilitate foster care for abandoned animals and provide transportation to help find them homes. Then the students spent some time petting the cute canines, which were all rescued. It was a chance for the children to see the true impact of all their hard work.
New Beginnings Founder Sharon Lohman said, “What an amazing group of children. They were great and so enthusiastic. We appreciate all of their hard work, and their donation will help many animals find homes.”
To prepare for the check presentation ceremony, the students practiced writing, reading, and public speaking. They also learned how to properly care for animals and treat them with kindness. Those lessons support the district’s mission to ensure that every student excels academically, builds character, and is a productive member of our community.
