Kristy Farr was an inspirational educator in Bonham ISD for over 40 years. Each year she would donate her time volunteering at the school book fair, often purchasing books for many of the staff and students. She loved seeing the kids and their families at the fair, and would often slip a few dollars into the register to help a mom who was a little short of cash, or would give money to help a kid who wouldn’t be able to buy a book otherwise. Kristy loved reading and sharing her passion with others. Sadly, we lost this beautiful lady in September of 2022.
Last year after her passing, A BISD employee put into motion an amazing outpouring of love for Kristy and the kids at Finley-Oates by donating money to help our students get the books they could read and love. Word quickly spread throughout the building and district. By the time the fair ended, over $550 had been collected, and about 50 kiddos had new books in their hands.
Finley-Oates is gearing up for another book fair to be held the end of October, Kristy’s Book Fair. Once again, we want to honor her memory by loving on some students who might not be able to purchase a book for themselves. We would like to partner with people who loved Kristy, and are willing to donate a few dollars in her name to help our kids, whom we lovingly refer to as Kristy's Kids.
If you are interested in helping, you may donate directly to the school by sending cash or checks made payable to Bonham ISD (Attention: April Peterson). Or, if you prefer, you may use a credit card to donate money to an eWallet account set up in Kristy’s name at
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=d4fb98a2-03a9-40fa-846c-6793d498aeb2
If you find you cannot help financially at this time, please consider praying for the staff and students of Bonham ISD, and that the gifts received in Kristy’s name will begin a chain reaction of love for others and a love for reading. All gifts are appreciated!
