Students, parents and staff members from all of the school districts in the Santa Paula area joined together to raise funds for Haiti relief.  The idea originated with Kathy Petersen, a teacher at Olivelands School in the Briggs School District.  Petersen said she knew the students would respond.  “I wanted to teach children to show respect and caring,” she said.  “They exceeded all expectations.”  

Left, students spell out “America” and talk about each letter. Right, students hand each veteran a hand colored thank you for service to the United States of America.