Bake Sale Teaches Multiple Lessons

The gymnasium at Zurich Elementary School was transformed into a shopping venue on Tuesday, May 25 as students hosted a bake sale. With multiple tables laden with cakes, pies, cookies, and other sweets, shoppers were in for a treat.

According to Lead Teacher and Administrator at the school, Colleen Overcast, the entire process began with a circular that arrived by mail-one that resembled a large postcard-style advertisement. It was an appeal from the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation, outlining their plan for improvements and their need for support.

Overcast asked her sixth, seventh, and...