Nineteen fourth-graders at Pineloch Elementary School can't
drive, but they do have a set of new wheels.  A Gift for
Teaching, a local charity, and David's World Cycle donated brand
new bikes at the end of an assembly on bike safety.  The winning
class' teacher was invited to enter a raffle after she came to A
Gift for Teaching to seek out supplies and extras to enhance her
students' classroom experience. The organization says Sophia
Rodriguez-Phillips showed a commitment to her students and they
wanted to reward them both.  Most of the students at Pineloch
are on free or reduced lunch and many have never had a bike or
know how to ride. Their expressions when the curtain was lifted
and their teacher told them the bikes were theirs was priceless.
"It's the best day of my life," said Samuel Zimero.  "It makes
them feel unique and special to know that just out of the blue
there are people that really care," said Rodriguez-Phillips.
The bikes were complete with helmets and locks, and the total
contribution was