HELPING SCHOOLS; Fund-raising also way to stay involved.(FAMILY TIMES) From: The Washington Times | Date: September 19, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 The Washington Times LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Gabriella Boston, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Michelle Harvey, a Takoma Park resident, spends up to 10 hours a week raising money for her children's public schools, Montgomery Blair High School and Piney Branch Elementary School. "It's a way to be involved in the schools, and I think it's the right thing to do," Ms. Harvey says. "We have so much, and this is a way to give back a little."

'Tis the season for school fund-raising. Ms. Harvey is not alone in spe...