Jefferson Fifth Graders Profit from Election Day

Entering and exiting the polling place at Jefferson School on Tuesday became a battle against temptation, with the traditional fifth grade bake sale in full force.

The school tradition, held at the general, primary and school board elections, is done to fund class activities for the school's fifth graders. The school has found the sales to be a lucrative venture, as many early morning voters are looking for a bite and late afternoon voters need a sugary treat.

"It is to support our fifth grade this year," bake sale chairwoman Alissa Berger said. "It supports our end of the year party and yearbooks."

The sale featured five tables filled with a variety of delectable delicacies. Cakes, brownies, muffins, cupcakes, donuts, cookies and bagels brought in a variety of voters all day. By 3 p.m., the bake sale was down to one table as many voters had rushed the bake sale during the day. Mayor Andy Skibitsky, voting early in the morning at Jefferson in his successful reelection bid, stopped by the bake sale with his wife and daughter for a snack.

For dieters at the polls, several of the baked goods promised no sugar or low sugar. Some were Weight Watchers approved with the point amounts listed on the sign.

Berger said the sale will be coming back in April when voters come to the polls to elect members of the Board of Education.

"Everyone is happy to see us selling," she said.