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An important part of the mission of The Sage School Student Council is to find ways to help in the community. This winter, Student Council Officers C.J, Ferullo of Medfield, Sarah Vigevani of Plainville and Nataly Kaldawy of Norfolk decided to focus their latest project on helping animals.
Ferullo is the Student Council President and spearheaded the search for the best shelter. She spent several afternoons researching local shelters and was impressed with the website of the Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury. Most appealing was that the site displayed an organized wish list that included a variety of items needed.
“There was something on the list for everyone to choose from,” Ferullo explained. “Sage kids could bring in extra items they may already have at home from their own pets, like extra beds, food or treats. Or they could choose to buy food or gift cards.”
Once the shelter was chosen, Student Council needed to enlist the help of the school community. Notices went home in the school newsletter announcing the drive and a bake sale raised additional funds for the shelter.
Student Council created flyers and posted them all over the school. Each poster included drawings or photos of dogs and cats to inform even Sage’s young
est students what the flyers were all about.
Not only did students promote, organize and run the drive, but they also personally delivered all of the collection items to Sudbury on their own time.
“As advisor to the Student Council, I was incredibly proud of the student leadership team. C.J., Sarah, and Nataly completely organized and directed the project, contacted the shelter, sorted the items, and raised money through a bake sale, earning $100 to benefit the shelter,” says Sandra Cordes-Vaughan of Foxboro, a 20-year Sage veteran teacher.
The drive was a total success in the minds of the students, as well.
“The trip went very well, and the staff and animals were great. We received quite a few donations, and I’m glad the project worked out! The most important thing about supporting shelters like these,” said Ferullo, “is that animals are getting a second chance at new homes.”
