- By Alison Lonsky
- Around Town
Print 
Groton Elementary School’s 4th grade homeroom teacher Dick Brecht, recently was awarded a cash prize for school supplies from the fivefacets.com and Chicken of the Sea. Brecht was nominated by Molly DeMatteo, who wrote that "He is a very energetic and creative teacher who goes out of his way to plan exciting and interesting lessons for the kids" she also wrote that Brecht 'spends money out of his own pocket to make sure everyone has what they need.'
Through the combined support of Chicken of the Sea, Staples and Walmart, The Five Facets of Pine City, NY was able to distribute twelve cash prizes totaling $2,000 for purchasing school supplies. Brecht does purchase general supplies as needed and for classroom projects that are project specific. The award was a boost that will contribute to many informative classroom projects this year.
v11i6