Kindergarten/3rd Grade Buddy Giving Project

Dear K-1 Families,
    8 years ago, in Mrs. Gigliotti's class, a parent helped start a wonderful community project. The children collected coins in a bank and then met on a Saturday morning to buy toys for Arlington children in need. The class then enjoyed lunch together at Papa Ginos. They brought the toys back to school, wrapped them, and then someone came to pick them up just before Christmas. Throughout this project the children learned many lessons. They learned that they could help a child in need at an early age, learned how to do something special to help out at home to earn coins. They also learned to work together as a class to make a difference in someone else's life!


Because the teachers and students at the Stratton school are so giving, this little project has grown! The year we have six classes teaming up to help six children have a wonderful holiday! Here's what's coming up: In a couple of weeks the children will be creating a piggy bank to take home over Thanksgiving break. The children should collect coins from home. This is not a door to door fundraiser! Have them do something special to earn the money, look in your car, look at the bottom of your purse, or the couch cushions! You do not have to fill the bank to the top and please do not worry about how much you collect. All of the money will be pooled together.


PLEASE BRING THE BANKS BACK TO K-1 ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST.


Each classroom has been given a child to sponsor. There will be a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 gifts. If their is money leftover then the rest will go towards buying toys that we will donate to Toys for Tots. The presents will be wrapped together with their buddies and then taken to the organization in Arlington to be distributed.


Thank you for your participation and we are all looking forward to this wonderful event! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.


Thanks,
Mrs. Nolan