The Minnewaska Area Elementary students participated in Penny Wars at the conclusion of February’s I Love to Read month. Kindergarten, first, second and third graders competed against each other to see which grade level could bring in the most pennies (along with other coins and dollars too).  Kindergarten students brought in over $660 with the first-grade students close behind. It was a very fun and competitive week! In the end, all the students together raised $2,165 which was donated to America’s Child, an organization that helps local children in need.