JA continued two key experiential learning opportunities this year…both related to Heifer International, but designed differently for each age group. Lower School students raised money to help purchase animals to benefit impoverished families around the world. In Middle School, sixth graders visited Heifer Village in Arkansas for an overnight experience that reenacts what life is like living in poverty.

Lower School Gives 38 Animals…from Heifers to Honeybees

The Lower School has supported Heifer International for several years. “Three years ago, we moved it to coincide with Easter and started asking the students to earn the money that they donate rather than just asking their parents for money,” said Lower School Dean Sarah Love. “Throughout the fundraising period, the teachers show videos about Heifer, and I read them stories about the families who have been helped as well as information about the ways that the different animals are used to help families. Each grade sets a goal to raise enough money to buy certain animals that Heifer gives to the families.”

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