Cooke participating in International Pennies for Peace

Students at the Cooke Elementary School have joined hands with tens of thousands of other school children around the world who share the vision and dedication to empower communities through education in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Cooke Elementary students are embarking on a Pennies for Peace campaign to broaden their cultural horizons and become members of a global family dedicated to peace.

The Pennies for Peace program’s goal is to encourage children, who are ultimately our future leaders, to learn the value of philanthropy by collecting pennies for global peace. The pennies and other coins are donated to the students in these communities. The coins collected add up to make a real difference in the lives of these children. All coins are gratefully appreciated and collection containers have been placed throughout the school building for easy access.

For more information about the program, contact second-grade teacher Cherise Barasch at cbarasch@k12mcsd.net or visit www.penniesforpeace.org.