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"The Penny Harvest"	By: Heriberto
	The World Trade Center Penny Harvest was established in all New York City schools by the office of the Deputy Chancellor. P.S. 155 was asked to participate. It took place from Wednesday, September 26, 2001- November 5, 2001.Children and adults were asked to contribute to the Harvest. Any type of coin was accepted. Children had a chance to give back to their city. The money went to the families of the victims of the Terrorist attacks. The Deputy Chancellor said, "We will enable our New York City Schools students to participate in a HEALING experience, one that will genuinely REBUILD our city."
Interview with student: JM, Class 6-322 "I brought in pennies, I brought $2.15. I thought it was important to bring in pennies because fire fighters worked a lot to help in the tragedy on September 11th. I would like the money to go to the soldiers who fought in the war against the Taliban."
	Interview with student: RS, Class 6-310 "I brought in pennies for the Penny Harvest; I think I brought about $3.00 or $4.00. I think it was important to bring in pennies for the Penny Harvest because I wanted to help other people who lost their jobs on September 11th. I would like the money to go to people who need medical help and for the hospitals who are taking care of the people who got hurt in the WTC."
Interview with student: RS, Class 5-330 "I did bring pennies for the Penny Harvest. I think it was important to bring in our change because I want to help the people who lost their family members in the WTC. I would like the money to go to the people who lost their family in the WTC."	Interview with student: SM, Class 4-201 "When I heard the announcement about the Penny Harvest I decided to bring in some of my pennies and quarters. I thought it was important to bring in pennies because I wanted to rebuild and help the people who lost their jobs in the Twin Towers. I would like the money to go to every firefighter, and policeman who helped when the tragedies occured on September 11th".
	We had a competition among the grades to see who could bring the most pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. It was very successful. We raised $601.80, and the Fifth Grade Won! As they say "Every penny counts."