Cookbook Money Update

In the last few weeks the students have made some decisions about spending the money they earned from the cookbook sales.

The first thing we needed to do was pay back the school for printing supplies.  Mr. Semmen came to our classroom so we could update him on our sales and the class's plan for the money.  The class payed him $72.24.  He told the class he would be taking it to the business secretary in the office.

The class had chosen the Cords Family from Rushford to donate money to.  We had decided on donating $100.  This is the most we've ever been able to donate to a family, and I'm so grateful for all of our customers and additional donations so we could do this!  We were able to have an aunt to the family come to our classroom to pick up a card and the donation to bring to the family.  We continue to think of them and send out prayers as they recover.

With the remaining money the students ultimately voted on purchasing a stapler with staples for the writing center, individual pencil sharpeners for everyone, and glue sticks for the writing center.  This order was placed with Amazon for $23.98.  They also picked out a beanbag from Target and a new book basket to replace one that had broken.  This total from Target was $43.05.  They have$31.73 left to spend, and I think they're leaning in the direction of buying a few new books after we finish reading the Top 20 Books of 2019.

What I love about this part of the process is that the students are involved each step of the way.  They had brainstormed possible needs and wants for the classroom.  Then they voted on their top choices.  I looked up the prices of the items they wanted and reported back on how much it would all cost.  The beanbag definitely was a split vote.  Half the class thought it was too expensive and the other half felt it was worth it.  I told them to continue to think it over, and we could either come up with a new idea or still purchase it at any time.  We took a new vote the next day, and the majority voted in favor of it.  They are loving it! 

If anybody tries a recipe from the cookbook, and would like to be on the blog as a taste tester just email me a picture, and I'll get it on the blog!