Berg Middle School student raises money for science class

The season of giving is still in full swing for Berg Middle School sixth-grader Lydia Biondi. Biondi presented the Newton Community School Board with a check for $120.45 that she helped raise for her teacher Ina Heidemann.

The money will be used for Heidemann’s science class. Heidemann was unable to attend the school board meeting Monday evening. In addition to the school board presentation, Biondi presented the check to her teacher at school.

“I did the fundraiser for Mrs. Heidemann because she told my homeroom class that she has a budget for science class,” Biondi said. “I thought I’d like to help Mrs. Heidemann by giving her money to purchase items for science.”

Biondi, who was joined by her mother Nicole at the school board meeting, raised the money by putting out a jar that described what the fundraiser was for.

Superintendent of Schools Bob Callaghan said Biondi is a “young lady who’s very ambitious and very thoughtful.”

To make the presentation more impactful, Biondi featured an over-sized check written out to Heideman. The memo line read “science class.”

Science is a subject that often requires expensive equipment, so Biondi’s donation will not go unnoticed at the school.

Contact Justin Jagler at 641-792-3121 ext 6532 or jjagler@newtondailynews.com