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Pennies for Preservation Award Winners Announced
Main Street Collierville requested support from local schools to raise funds during National Preservation week. "Our organization encouraged students, teachers and administrators to bring in any loose change, bills or checks", stated Laura Todd, Executive Director.
Tara Oaks Elementary, Bailey Station Elementary, Collierville Elementary and Crosswinds Elementary schools participated in this year' "Pennies for Preservation" collection effort. Tara Oaks Elementary came in first place raising the most money, $788.15. "This is the fourth year in a row that Tara Oaks Elementary has collected the most funds," stated Mrs. Todd. "This year's collection from Tara Oaks exceeded the total collection from all the schools in 2005." All schools were recognized at the 2006 Preservation Awards held at the Sanctuary on the Square on May 18. Tara Oaks Elementary will be receiving a "traveling award" which will be displayed in the school until the 2007 first place winner is announced.
This year the schools raised $1,204.90. First Tennessee of Collierville was instrumental in sorting and counting of the "pennies" again this year. "It was a joy to work with the schools in their efforts to raise money for Main Street Collierville," stated Tamara Swain, Vice President/Financial Center Manager, First Tennessee of Collierville. The funds collected will assist in the future placement of historical markers in the downtown Historic Town Square, which is beneficial to the Heritage Education Program in Schools.
Main Street Collierville sponsors the Heritage Education Program, which was developed and produced by the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. The program includes a video and an extensive manual of lesson plans, historical information and maps to introduce teachers and students to the rich heritage and resources of Collierville. While the video and materials focus on its rail history as a theme, other aspects of the Town's history and resources are featured including Native American history, historic architecture, cemeteries, the Wolf River, roads and people. This year at the Preservation Awards, each elementary and middle school was presented with the curriculum as well as an autographed copy of Mrs. Clarene Russell's book, Collierville, Tennessee: Her People and Neighbors. Mrs. Russell attended the awards ceremony to personally hand out the books.
This year's collection along with last year's collection will be used to fund markers for the historic churches surrounding the Square. Funds are also used to fund the Collierville Education Foundation grant program. A portion of funds raised is placed is a special grant to the Collierville Education Foundation. "The fall, 2006 education grant program will feature a specific grant available for teachers requesting money for tools or resources is their history classes; we hope to see our teachers take advantage of this opportunity" stated Barb Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the Collierville Education Foundation.
The mission of Main Street Collierville is to preserve and enhance the Town Square area as the heart of Collierville; communciate a sense of community pride, heritage and small town wholesomeness; and provide for a successful business and residential environment.
Below are pictures of the schools and just some students and staff that participated.
Bailey Station Elementary: Ammaar Alwani (left) and Kendall Barnato (right), both in Mrs. Brown's 2nd grade class, pose with their collection container and principal, Mrs. Roper
Collierville Elementary: Artavious Morris (left) and Kristina Perry pose with the collection container
Crosswinds Elementary: Principal, Mrs. Lampkins and students present their check to Main Street Collierville
Tara Oaks Elementary: Mrs. Agnew and her students pose with their collection containers. Tara Oaks placed first in the collection with $788.15.
Pennies for Preservation Award Winners Announced
Main Street Collierville requested support from local schools to raise funds during National Preservation week. "Our organization encouraged students, teachers and administrators to bring in any loose change, bills or checks", stated Laura Todd, Executive Director.
Tara Oaks Elementary, Bailey Station Elementary, Collierville Elementary and Crosswinds Elementary schools participated in this year' "Pennies for Preservation" collection effort. Tara Oaks Elementary came in first place raising the most money, $788.15. "This is the fourth year in a row that Tara Oaks Elementary has collected the most funds," stated Mrs. Todd. "This year's collection from Tara Oaks exceeded the total collection from all the schools in 2005." All schools were recognized at the 2006 Preservation Awards held at the Sanctuary on the Square on May 18. Tara Oaks Elementary will be receiving a "traveling award" which will be displayed in the school until the 2007 first place winner is announced.
This year the schools raised $1,204.90. First Tennessee of Collierville was instrumental in sorting and counting of the "pennies" again this year. "It was a joy to work with the schools in their efforts to raise money for Main Street Collierville," stated Tamara Swain, Vice President/Financial Center Manager, First Tennessee of Collierville. The funds collected will assist in the future placement of historical markers in the downtown Historic Town Square, which is beneficial to the Heritage Education Program in Schools.
Main Street Collierville sponsors the Heritage Education Program, which was developed and produced by the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. The program includes a video and an extensive manual of lesson plans, historical information and maps to introduce teachers and students to the rich heritage and resources of Collierville. While the video and materials focus on its rail history as a theme, other aspects of the Town's history and resources are featured including Native American history, historic architecture, cemeteries, the Wolf River, roads and people. This year at the Preservation Awards, each elementary and middle school was presented with the curriculum as well as an autographed copy of Mrs. Clarene Russell's book, Collierville, Tennessee: Her People and Neighbors. Mrs. Russell attended the awards ceremony to personally hand out the books.
This year's collection along with last year's collection will be used to fund markers for the historic churches surrounding the Square. Funds are also used to fund the Collierville Education Foundation grant program. A portion of funds raised is placed is a special grant to the Collierville Education Foundation. "The fall, 2006 education grant program will feature a specific grant available for teachers requesting money for tools or resources is their history classes; we hope to see our teachers take advantage of this opportunity" stated Barb Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the Collierville Education Foundation.
The mission of Main Street Collierville is to preserve and enhance the Town Square area as the heart of Collierville; communciate a sense of community pride, heritage and small town wholesomeness; and provide for a successful business and residential environment.
Below are pictures of the schools and just some students and staff that participated.
Bailey Station Elementary: Ammaar Alwani (left) and Kendall Barnato (right), both in Mrs. Brown's 2nd grade class, pose with their collection container and principal, Mrs. Roper
Collierville Elementary: Artavious Morris (left) and Kristina Perry pose with the collection container
Crosswinds Elementary: Principal, Mrs. Lampkins and students present their check to Main Street Collierville
Tara Oaks Elementary: Mrs. Agnew and her students pose with their collection containers. Tara Oaks placed first in the collection with $788.15.