coronation & 8 TH Grade ball

1. WMS ROSEBUDS & CHEERLEADERS PRESENT coronation & 8TH Grade ball "Give the World a Reason to Dance"

2. The Need It is estimated that somewhere Between 3 million &11 million amputees worldwide are in need Approximately 80% of those living in low-income countries.

3. LIMBS International, Inc. (LIMBS) is committed to restoring mobility to the millions of amputees around the world while engaging communities and empowering students. LIMBS believes every individual-regardless Of race, religion, ethnicity, economic status, or nationality deserves love, compassion, respect, and the opportunity to become a productive member of society.

4. Where is LIMBS International? Who are they Helping?

5. It takes only $300 to give a person an artificial leg through LIMBS International. So if you can raise $300 in pledges you can be responsible for giving a person back their life & the Gift of Dance!

6. How Can We Help At Woodcreek Middle ? School?

7. A Dance-a-Thonthat changes lives, one step at a time & is “Giving the World a Reason to Dance!” ** Any student raising $100 or more will receive recognition & a certificate at the Ball! ** The student raising the most money will be rewarded and introduced at the Ball! Our project will culminate at the End of Year Ball while we dance and celebrate the lives that we changed and the people we gave back the Gift of Dance!

8. All WCMS 8th grade students will be honored with a Coronation and Ball as part of their commitment to Community & Service and in an effort to: “Give the World a Reason to Dance!” With the help of Stacey Hamlet HHS IB CAS Coordinator & IB CAS Student Leaders: Ivan Diaz, Andrew Legall, FaranRiyaz, & Yesenia Vargas Dancing With The Stars – Amy Purdy

9. How Does The Dance-A-Thon Work? Come up with a reasonable goal for WMS. Remember it costs $300 per leg. How many people can we help? All students at WMS can collect pledges for the Dance-A-Thon. Pick up your form and return all pledges to Ms. Calhoun. If you Raise $25, you will receive a free ticket to the dance. All students that make the Coronation Court (Inner & Outer)are expected to raise pledges of at least $50. “Giving the World a Reason to Dance!”

10. Start by asking : Mom/Dad Grandparents Teachers Family Friends Neighbors People at Church What we recommend: Ask for a One-Time Donation of a set amount ($10 -$20 would be good) Pass out Video Cards to get donations

11. Coming Together To Help Others! Part I: Collect Pledges for the Dance-A-Thon (Coronation & Ball) Part II: Share our WMS Giving the World a Reason to Dance!” video with others through social media and try to get others to help us reach our goal. “Giving the World a Reason to Dance!”

12. Important Dates to Know May 16th - Pledge $$$ Due You will need to bring in all money & checks to Ms. Calhoun. May 24th – Dance-A-Thon 8thGrade Coronation /Ball Students raising $100 or more will be recognized at the Ball with a Special Table and the top money contributor will be honored! “Giving the World a Reason to Dance!”

13. BEFORE AFTER LIMBS International can provide a complete leg system for an amputee in need for only $300. We will use a Tree Graph (located in the cafeteria) that will move up a ‘LIMB’ for each $300 raised, symbolizing another life transformed by our efforts. “Giving the World a Reason to Dance!”

14. To learn more about LIMBS International Visit their web site at http://limbsinternational.org/ Teachers wishing to include this Service Experience into their Lesson Plans can find more information & Lessons for grades 1-8 with TEKS. Please Visit the Learning for LIMBS International Web Site: http://limbsinternational.org/learning-for-limbs.php “Giving the World a Reason to Dance!”