RedRover returns to a very special school
March 15th, 2016
RedRover had an eventful visit to Westmore Oaks Elementary in West Sacramento, California. You may remember Anika Swisher-Shukuya’s On-Call Angel class from last year. Her fourth grade students organized a “Pops for Pups” fundraiser that saved a puppy named Toby. You can read their story here.This year’s group of fourth grade students decided to continue the “Pops for Pups” legacy and also participate in the On-Call Angel program. Anika’s class, once again, planned, advertised, sold lollipops, collected and counted money, and successfully raised enough funds to save a dog named Kush. Anika’s students are truly superheroes for animals!
Anika’s class and Westmore Oaks’ Vice Principal, Eric Westberg, invited RedRover to the presentation of the check for the funds that were raised. RedRover’s Program Assistant and Kush’s case manager, Jessica Hintz, was there to accept the check and share more about Kush’s story with the students. Anika’s class and Westmore Oaks’ Vice Principal, Eric Westberg, invited RedRover to the presentation of the check for the funds that were raised. RedRover’s Program Assistant and Kush’s case manager, Jessica Hintz, was there to accept the check and share more about Kush’s story with the students.
Westmore Oaks not only participated in the On-Call Angel program, but also in the RedRover Readers program! Anika’s fourth graders and two other Westmore Oaks classes listened to stories about animals and engaged in discussions and activities in the RedRover Readers program that help promote empathy.
RedRover would like to give a big, warm thank you to Westmore Oaks Elementary for welcoming us to your campus and for your dedication to animals. Also, a very special thank you to the 23 On-Call Angels in Anika’s class. People like you make the world a more compassionate place!
Learn more about the RedRover Readers program
