Oakcliff Elementary

Dekalb County Schools

Get Pumped!

Posted Saturday, September 3, 2016

Mr. Miah shared with us today the Bangladesh water crisis information. He saw first hand how pumps made life livable in Bangladesh. As Mr. Miah put it, he wasn't looking for our help, but our help was the best birthday present ever!

We knew we had to help! Now, with the help of our awesome community, parents, PTA, and STEM Committee, Oakcliff is selling bottled water to raise funds for well pumps. These well pumps will help several communities get the life-saving water they need.

Dr. Paschall, "YOU ALL went over and beyond with coming up with an idea that demonstrated how our motto, "Enter to Learn...Exit to Serve" is truly not just words."

Scroll down for the introductory presentation (in pictures).

Thanks from Dr. Paschall, "Thank you Ms. Balaun for contacting Mr. Miah and getting him here to present to our students today."
Thanks from Dr. Paschall, "Ms. Karvis, thanks for finding such a valuable video to get the students to SEE the impact of fundraising for a cause such as this!"
MORE GREAT NEWS....Mr. Miah has donated several cases of water to get us started with the "GET PUMPED" fundraiser!!

To see pictures of the village that inspired this collaboration, or for more information, visit our more detailed page on "GET PUMPED!"