BLOOMSDALE – First graders at Bloomsdale Elementary School recently launched three different sweet shops as a project-based learning activity with Counselor Amy Rowland.
The family of Adley Berkbigler accepted the donation from Mrs. Schueter’s class to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as the cause was near to their hearts. Adley was the daughter of Brian and Sam Berkbigler. Adley was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in the spring of 2020 and spent many days in a children’s hospital before passing away in 2021. Adley’s older sisters Makayla, Kimberly and Brynlee attend Bloomsdale Elementary. Adley’s grandmother, Cheryl Berkbigler, is a special education teacher at Bloomsdale Elementary.
The goal was to offer students a hands-on learning experience of how to run a business.
Each class decided upon a theme, came up with their shop name, created promotional videos, and then applied for positions in their enterprise, including cashier, delivery, sales, decorations, security and clean-up crew.
Mrs. Beier’s class took a photo with SGCMH Auxiliary Partners President Cynthia Glassey to donate their funds.
The students in Emily Schlueter’s class named their business Cupcake Madness, which purchased and then sold colorful cupcakes
The students in Ashley Grein’s class named their business Sweet Peeps, which purchased and then sold iced sugar cookies with a class Peep on the side.
The students in Mrs. Beier’s class named their business Mrs. Beier’s Donut Shop, which sold donuts to students and faculty and staff.
Mrs. Grein’s class took a photo with PTO Treasurer Brittany Carron to donate their funds.
Groups of student employees prepared and delivered desserts around the school to students and staff members who submitted orders.
Staff members also visited the shops to order yummy desserts. Fifth grade students helped the younger students with their deliveries. These treats were acquired from local businesses and individuals, including Hoeckele’s Bakery, 3 Sugars Baking, and more!
Mrs. Schlueter’s class raised $406.34 from their shop, which they donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Mrs. Grein’s class raised $164.90 for Bloomsdale Elementary’s PTO; and Mrs. Beier’s class raised $169.25 for the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to buy flowers for those in the hospital.