Thanks to sponsors of class trips

To the editor:

The fourth-grade students from Franklin Elementary School recently enjoyed a wonderful trip to Jefferson City. The students enjoyed a comfy trip on a chartered bus.

While in our state's capital, we visited the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion. We met with Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, state Sen. Jason Crowell and state Rep. Mary Kasten. We had lots of fun and learned a lot.

This trip would not have been possible without the donations we received from community businesses, organizations and families. We had such sponsorship that we were able to take a second field trip to the St. Louis Zoo. We had a fabulous time on both trips.

We want to thank Plaza Tire, Elks, Noon Optimists, Kage family and Community Education Club, Wahl Co., American Legion Post 63, Knights of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Seabaugh, Becky Huffman, Krista England and Mr. and Mrs. Asokan. Your generous contributions enabled us to pay for two trips, buses and T-shirts. We really appreciate all the efforts of our community to support our schools.

CRYSTAL HARTZOG, Fourth-Grade Teacher, Franklin Elementary School, Cape Girardeau