4/6/14 - After they heard about the district's debt problems, a pair of 3rd graders from Country Elementary School in Pinckney opened a day spa to raise some money for the district. Haley Hendricks and Grace Ankenbrand, both 9 years old, became aware of the Pinckney school district's efforts to combat the ongoing debt through news stories on the radio. They decided to create the Ooh La La Day Spa, where they and 11 of their friends worked giving manicures, hand massages, facials, and neck and shoulder massages to their fellow students to raise money. Principal Carrie Fosselman assisted the pair as they made arrangements, created tee shirts for the staff, promoted the day spa with business cards, and held the spa on March 12th. They ended up raising about $106, which they say is a great success. The girls presented their earnings to a very moved and grateful Pinckney Board of Education on April 3rd. The girls say they are now considering holding a second spa day for teachers to help them relax at the end of the school year. (TD)
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