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Two events to write updates about. We've been busy. One is the Knights & Super Heroes Ball that was held on Feb. 21st at Elm Ridge Party Center. We had over 100 children mostly up to the age of 10. Billy the Kid did another great magic act. This year he juggled swords & flaming batons. The kids were excited & some a bit scared! lol They danced along with their parents which was so much fun. We had alot more prizes too which they loved. Thanks to Pizza Hut for donating pizza! Jacob's Gift donated funds to pay for the DJ & magician. The PTO provided cookies & decorations. Great community event.

Today we had our elementary carnival for the PTO. I'm whooped but it went really well as last year. Jacob's Gift paid for the bounce house & speed pitch game. This is the only fundraiser for the PTO. Over 60 high school students came and volunteered to run over 20 games. We had parents, teachers & our principal volunteer too. We invited the local preschools & it was nice to see them come. Another great community event.

Taking a little break for now. The PTO has book fair/ice cream social coming right before spring break. Then we have Munchin With Mom & NW Pride day before school is out. This will be my last year as PTO President at the Elementary as I will not have a child in that school next year.

If you read this, please say a prayer for Gregg Metzger and his family. He is a friend and also a school board member at Northwest. He's in his 30's with a wife & 3 young children and is battling cancer. He's the most wonderful guy you could meet and I respect him so much. He was so kind in supporting us when we were launching Jacob's Gift.

Until next time....

Joanna