We’re excited to continue this tradition at Sienna Crossing Elementary for the second year!
As these kiddos head off to middle school, we have an opportunity to share a lesson on giving back.
The end of the school year brings excitement and the dreaded year end backpack of stuff!
As BIG part of our business, involves donating our clients discarded items. Donating to organizations within our local community is always the goal! Which is why donating school supplies to OUR Title 1 schools has been a regular part of our business.
This felt like the perfect opportunity to bring schools + kids + teachers + our community together!
Each 5th grade classroom will have a box where students can drop their donated school supplies. (Only 5th grade will be participating in the drive.)
On Tuesday, May 26th, the NEHS Service Committee will help collect the donation boxes and sort all the items. This will be a great opportunity for students to work together to create a system and plan for sorting and packing the items.
All items will be boxed and transported (by our team) to local Title 1 Schools. Students WILL NOT leave SCE campus.
What supplies are being collected?
To make this as easy as possible (and not create more work for teachers) we are asking students to place all their supplies in the collection boxes. The service team will then sort everything. Ideally we’d like to collect rulers, scissors, pencil cases, pencils/pens/crayons/markers, folders, notebook paper, construction paper, unused notebooks.
I have kiddos in other grades, can they come by the 5th grade classes to drop off their supplies?
We’ve limited this project to 5th graders since they are transitioning to a new school and will most likely have different school supply needs. That’s not to say this project doesn’t open up to more grades in coming years. Stay tuned!
What if I want to reuse my child’s supplies for a sibling?
No problem!! We love every opportunity to upcycle + recycle items! Hence, the reason this project came to life. Your kiddo can bring home their supplies.
I want my child’s school work and notebooks to come home.
As parents and guardians, we also contribute to a lot of the work they do and want to see “our” hard work! No problem. Let your kiddo know to bring home their folders, notebooks and paperwork.
I have school supplies at home that we are not going to use. Can I donate those?
ABSOLUTELY! Have your kiddo bring those items to school before the collection date and drop them to the collection box.
How are the Title 1 schools picked?
Over the years we’ve built relationships with many people and organizations in our community, since a large part of our business involves donating our clients items. We’ve connected with several Title 1 school administrators and support their schools throughout the year.
More questions?
Reach out! We love donating + giving back.
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