Santa makes visit to Schickler fund raising dinner

Santa Claus showed up at the Lapeer Burger King to talk to children during the fund raising dinner there Tuesday, December 8, 2009. A portion of the proceeds from the dinner were donated back to Schickler. More pictures of the event are at the photo gallery.

Schickler family hosts night with "Santa" at Burger King

There’ll be no pouting or crying for Schickler students, their families and supporters as Santa Claus is making an early trip south to visit with students and staff at the Lapeer Burger King on Tuesday, December 8th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. leaving the elves in charge at the North Pole for a night.

Sponsored by Burger King and the Parent Teacher Organization of Schickler Elementary School children are encouraged to bring wish lists and letters to Santa and come eat dinner with the staff and students.

Depending on participation at the dinner, Schickler will earn up to 20 percent of the dinner receipts for school events.

“We want to give Santa a “Whopper” of a Schickler welcome to the Burger King in Lapeer,” said parent Wendy McCord.

Turrill Elementary hosts "Family Night" on April 21, both benefit Snack Pak Program

An open swim at the Lapeer Recreation Center and a dinner at Burger King on Tuesday, April 21st, have been scheduled to benefit the Snack Pak Program at Turrill Elementary School.

Turrill Elementary School is hosting a Family Night outing at Burger King, 727 S. Main Street in Lapeer, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, that will benefit the Snack Pak Program at the school, as well an open swim from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lapeer Recreation Center, 880 S. Saginaw Street.

For every paying participant in the open swim that night, $1 will be given back to the Snack Pak Program at the school. People participating should be sure to mention Turrill school when paying for the swim.

Mrs. Pat Pozzi will collect Burger King receipts at the restaurant, which has agreed to return a portion of the dinner sales to the school.

“We encourage everyone to have a great swim and a good meal, and help our Snack Pak Program at Turrill,” said Mrs. Pat Pozzi, Dean of Students.