Adopt a Wild Thing - School Fundraising Initiative May 1-7, 2011
See photos of our 2010 winners.
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The 2011 Virginia Living Museum 'adoption' program for school children enabled 54 VLM animals to be adopted by classrooms across Hampton Roads. The funds raised support the care, feeding and special habitats of these furry, fanged and feathered animals that teach kids about natural habitats and environmental conservation.
Class or club animal 'adoptions' give children the satisfaction of knowing their gift will help the animals they love. Classes choose one of our program animals that travel and teach in school classrooms or an exhibit animal that teaches from its natural habitat right here at the Museum.
Congratulations to our 2011 Award Winners:
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Elementary Classroom
1st place:
Carrsville Elementary, Carrsville, Ms. Woodard's 2nd grade
Adopted: Alligator, Stingray, Flying Squirrel, Chipmunk, Seahorse & Rattlesnake Adoption
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School Club
1st place to:
Nelson, Elementary, Newport News, Ms. Brock's 'Wild About Animals Club'
Adopted: Otter & Great Horned Owl
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2nd place:
Deer Park Elementary, Newport News, Amy Perkins' 5th Grade class
Adopted: Otter
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Overall Top Classroom
Carrsville Elementary, Carrsville, Ms. Woodard's 2nd Grade
Prize: Museum admission pass given to each child
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3rd place:
Carrsville Elementary, Carrsville, Ms. Berard's 5th Grade Class
Adopted: Bobcat and Great Egret
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Overall Top School
Deer Park Elementary, Newport News
Pictured: Julie Ward(Principal), Susan Ivy(Towne Bank), Page Hayhurst(VLM)
Prize: Classes received complimentary VLM Animal Program in Amphitheater |
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Bonus Drawing for class or clubs over $500
Grafton High Key Club
Prize: Received BEHIND THE SCENES Tour at the VLM
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Other Participating Schools:
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Ms. Winget's Class, Deer Park
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Ms. Bennett's Class, Deer Park |
Mrs. Johnson's Class, Deer Park |
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| Ms. Allen's Class, Elephant's Fork |
Ms. Denton's Class, Merrimack |
Ms. Ferrell, Spratley Gifted
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On behalf of all the animals at the Virginia Living Museum, we extend our thanks for your generous support. "Connecting people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation" is our mission. Fun, hands-on science education our heart. Your hands are needed!
Contact:
Rebecca Kleinhample
Assistant Development Director
Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 534-7421
The Virginia Living Museum is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) Internal Revenue Service designation. Museum financial information is available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23218. Program donations support animal care at the VLM.