Philly or Bust!

We had an exciting time in Philly.  Check our pictures out below of all our hard work and fun to get there.  Then take a look at some of the places we visited when we were there.  Thanks to all of our sponsors, community, and parents who helped us get there.  It was a memorable experience on Leadership!

May 7-10, 2008

Student Representatives participating: Taryn Adamcik, Ruby Arriaga, Breanna Avelar, Mikey Babick, Pablo Benitez, Princess Burgess, Stephanie Canelo, Paola Esquivel, Travis Golden, Caitlyn Holmes, Chris Jackson, Andrew Merrill, Hiep Nguyen, Elizabeth Smith, Keelan Stone, Maria Torres, Cayla Youssef

Fundraising Campaign

   Cajun Jambalaya Dinner - Friday, December 7th 5:30-7:00pm: "Three Busy Chefs" from Louisiana will be at Sheffield Intermediate to prepare a Cajun jambalaya dinner.  Dinner will be $7.00 or 2 or more plates $5.00.  Chairpersons: Kevin Guillot, Robyn Holmes, and Amy Miller - Earned $2,435.00

  Raffle - Friday, December 7th 6:45pm:  Tickets will be sold in advance and the night of the Cajun dinner.  A flat screened, colored TV will be donated by a local merchant. Tickets will be $3.00 a piece or 2 for $5.00.  Tickets will begin to be sold on November 12.  Chairpersons:  Kevin Guillot and Melissa Johnson - Earned $800.00

Red Brick Pizza Nights - Tuesday nights: November 27, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 18: Red Brick Pizza is located directly across from Prestonwood Baptist Church on Midway and Hebron.  A percentage from all sales on these evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm will be given to the Leadership Academy. Chairpersons: Kevin Guillot - Earned so far: $241.08

  Candy Gram Sales:  Student leaders sold candy grams that were delivered to students during Holiday Parties.  Chairperson: Valorie Selaiden -  Earned $93.00

Snoopy Winter Pictures:   Pictures of students were taken and distributed on Holiday parties.  Cost was $1.00 each.  Chairpersons:  Kevin Guillot and Robin Holmes - Earned $159.00 

Mary Kay Lipstick/Lip Balm Fundraiser: All leadership reps going to Philly received ordering information on Friday, January 25th.  This will be going on for three weeks.  Orders are due Friday, February 15th.  Chairperson:  Ms. Stone

"Sheffield Idol"  Student and Teacher Talent Show-Date March 6th 7:00-8:00: Cost per ticket will be $2.00.  Three acts from each grade level will be picked to participate.  Some teacher acts will also be performing.  The student act winning the contest will receive $100.00.  Chairpersons: Valorie Selaiden  Earned: $600.00

Winner of $100.00 who made a Sheffield Rap about the Sheffield:  Myrenia Morales

Silent Auction - Date: March 6th 6:30-7:00:  This silent auction will be of various Themed Goodie Baskets.  This will take place right before Sheffield Idol. Chairpersons:  Angela Kneupper and Melissa Johnson  Earned: 656.00 (with money collected from snacks too)

  Sheffield Shops - Date: Saturday, March 8 8:00 am - 11:00 am:  Community-wide garage sale that will take place in the cafeteria at Sheffield Intermediate.  Donations are being taken now!  Chairpersons:  Evelyn Rangel and Rachel Garza  Earned: 1600.00 (with money from snacks too)

It's My Lucky Day - Before Spring Break in celebration of St. Patrick's Day: Raffled off lunch with Mrs. Miller at Applebee's, free cupcakes for the student winners class, and a dozen green balloons. - Earned: $480.00

Snack Sales - November 14 & 28; December 12; January 9; 16, 23, 30; February 20 & 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 3:15-3:30: Chairpersons: Robyn Holmes

Sponsorships:  We are accepting donations from any Dallas area corporation, businesses, organizations, affiliations, and individuals. Chairpersons:  Kevin Guillot, Bob Hopkins, Amy Miller, Sheri Plybon, and Valorie Selaiden - Earned so far $10,962.50

                     Philly Here We Went!......