SWPB: Dash for Cash ~ Tabatha Zang

Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” Bob Talbert

What is the purpose of school? Yes -- it is to learn the basics: “Readin’, writin’, and ‘rithmatic” (and for us, a trade). However, here at LCCTC, we learn a little more -- we are encouraged to make better choices; when we do, we learn that life can be better.

On January 27th, 2018 Mr. Orelli went to the Youngstown Phantom Hockey game to “Dash for Cash” during first intermission for our school. His mission? To earn some money toward our School Wide Positive Behavior (SWPB) field trips we take throughout the year.

There's $3,500 one-dollar bills in front of
Mr. Orelli -- just ready for the taking!  And
it looks like he's ready to grab as much
as he can!

Could you imagine being out on center ice with six other teachers and 3,500 one-dollar bills scattered on a rug at center ice -- right in front of you, just ready to be picked up? Could you imagine the nerves Mr. Orelli could have been feeling?   We asked him, and he chuckled, "All I was thinking was where the heck can I stick as much money in my clothes as I can without it falling out!"

He sure did a great job for our students:  the final official grab? $599!!! With the money Mr. Orelli gathered, SWPB is able to offset the student-cost for the upcoming Pirates game, and it's a great deal: For the cost of the ticket, a hat and a foot-long Subway sub, and transportation to and from the park, students will now only need to pay $5!  If THAT's not encouragement to make good choices at school, what is?

Mr. Orelli grabs as much loot as he can for the kids!

Tom Brokaw, American television journalist once stated, “It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” This is true as we recognize the staff members responsible for bringing us our SWPB events: Mr. Orelli, Mr. Pavia, Mrs. DeSimone, Mr. Neve, Mrs. Lynch, and Mr. Milanovich. This group, dedicated to ensuring that those who make good choices are rewarded, help plan, chaperone, find the funds, and make sure the event is a blast for everyone. We enjoy the trip to the movie, a chance to go ice skating, the opportunity to see a semi-pro hockey game, the ability to take a break from school to sit in PNC Park and watch the Pirates play -- even a simple end-of-the-year picnic!

Sometimes students don’t see how much the teachers and staff do for us and our school. It’s the staff who make these events possible. We simply say to you -- Thank You.

To view the video of Mr. Orelli's dash, please click on this link to the Facebook page:  https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=532723017086329&id=382830115408954