Yearbooks & Winter Clothes Drive

In today's folders you should have found a yearbook order form on the "Bring Back Side" that is due by February 22nd! The yearbooks cost $15 and are printed in color. Nicole Molina (Justin's Mommy) is doing our yearbook page so if you have any pictures you would like her to consider, please email them to her at her address on our class contact sheet!

The past two weeks we have been learning about the dreams and wishes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as well as about the many characteristics of winter weather. In class, we had a discussion about what kind and caring things we could do as a class to help those who may not have the needed warm clothes for this cold winter season. I was very pleased to hear many of your children suggest giving, donating, or buying winter clothing for those in need. We decided as a class that if every family could help by donating at least one item we could really make a difference for those less fortunate in our community.

So, with this information I did some research and have talked with the Social Services Department at The Salvation Army in Santa Cruz. They would LOVE our help and were touched by our offer to provide clothing at this much needed time. We're asking that each family donate one item of either gently used or new winter clothing. The biggest needs at this time are:
*Socks (men, women, children)
*Gloves/Mittens
*Hats
*Travel Size Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc)
*Jackets/Sweatshirts
*Blankets

I am so excited about this opportunity for our children to make a difference in our community and learn a bit about gratitude, appreciation, and gratefulness!

Please wait to send in your donated items until the week of February 4th. If you have any questions please let me know!

Thank you,
Amanda