Our Solar Eclipse Fundraiser

Win this Solar Telescope!

Dear MEC Families: The Upper Elementary Classes( Room 101 and 102)  will be hosting a special solar viewing with this powerful telescope.  For just $2, your child may purchase a raffle ticket that gives them a opportunity to view the solar eclipse more closely and safely.  Additional raffle tickets are available at a discount.  Students will be able to view the eclipse between 10am and noon on Monday, August 21.  Parents are welcome to take a quick peek as well.

Raffle Tickets
1    for    $2
4    for    $5
10  for  $10

Raffle tickets will be on sale in the office and also during recess.  Please fill out the form below and we will make sure your child’s  name and room number are filled out on each ticket before the drawing.  Students will view the eclipse at the best time for their respective classroom. Some may get a second chance to view the eclipse during recess. The winner will receive this 70mm Suncatcher Telescope from Explore Scientific, suitable for day and night viewing.  The winning family will be contacted via telephone on Monday afternoon. Proceeds go toward Upper Elementary science activities, including our big trip to San Diego.
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please return this portion:

Child’s name:________________________________________room number______________

#of raffle tickets:________________________________Amount enclosed________________

Special Instructions_________________________________________________________

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