Learn by Doing - Do by Giving

From the Sept. 25, 2008 "PAW Print" newsletter:

Endeavor’s motto, “We learn by doing,” is a quote attributed to the great Greek philosopher Aristotle. PAWS doesn’t have a motto, but a variation of Aristotle’s words that might apply to PAWS is “We do by giving.”

The two important ways we give through PAWS are through our volunteer time, and through supporting the fundraisers that provide the money for programs. Both ways of giving are important to enabling PAWS to fulfill its mandate to support the school, and ultimately to make Endeavor the kind of school we want for our kids.

We have an opportunity to quickly fund the programs we need to implement through the upcoming “Lion’s Share” fundraiser. You will receive details as soon as we return from track-out for our “no fuss” fundraiser, with a very specific goal of raising $30,000. That works out to about $100 for each student enrolled at Endeavor. If we are able to meet our goal, we will not need to have other school-wide fundraisers throughout the year (such as selling wrapping papers, walk-a-thons, etc.).

If we collect more than $100 per student, we will have even more money to show how we “do by giving.” Any amount you can give would be much appreciated, and you have my word that it will be put to good use .

All the best,
John