By April, they'd already read more than 30,000. The duo also had to serve ice cream to all the students. They'll be back on the roof next Friday for students in the other attendance tracks. Students at Rose Elementary School in Escondido launched a penny drive this week in an effort to buy new playground equipment. They'll collect loose change through June.
Outside donations are welcome and can be dropped off in the school office.
They want to know which items ticket-holders are bringing for appraisal. If you missed out, you may not be totally out of luck. Some of the prized ducats have already showed up on E-Bay. The Calling America's Heroes program is aimed at thanking the military members past and present for their service while reminding Americans of the debt they owe to veterans.