Q:  Why would you want to collect one million pennies?

A:  We are very interested in using this project to help develop our students’ number sense.  We would like all of our children to acquire a deeper understanding of large numbers, place value, volume, weight, measurement and other important math concepts. The Million Penny Challenge will serve as a springboard for many mathematics activities that will be conducted throughout the school year.

Q:  How can I participate?

A:  That’s easy.  All you have to do is bring your pennies to the Erving Elementary School.  Our penny collection will be a prominent feature on display in the school lobby.  We will begin collecting pennies on September 22. Anyone can stop by the school during regular school hours and add their pennies to the collection.

Q:  I don’t have any pennies, but I would like to donate to the Million Penny Challenge.  How can I help?

A:  We will accept donations of other coins, cash and checks.  All donations will be converted into pennies and added to our collection.  Checks should be made out to: Erving Elementary School Million Penny Challenge

Q:  What will happen once we reach the million-penny goal?

A:  All of our students will have the opportunity to interact with our million penny collection.  The coins will be displayed in manner that will let everyone see what a million looks like.  The pennies will eventually make their way to the Federal Reserve Bank where the coins will be converted into a more manageable form of currency.

Q:  When will the Million Penny Challenge end?

A:  When we finally collect the one-millionth penny.

Q:  What will the money be used for?

A:  All money will be used to supplement the library and technology programs at the Erving Elementary School.

Q:  How much does a million pennies weigh?

A:  One million pennies weighs over 6000 pounds, more than 3 tons!