November 7, 2012
Gorrie School Community-PS 114 in Rockaway Beach, NY was completely devastated by Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. This Queens school is close to Principal Sandler's Heart... it is her childhood elementary school and is in a community similar to South Tampa. Many people in the community lost everything and are homeless. The school is now shut down due to storm damage and students are being sent elsewhere to learn. Winter is coming and the temperatures are already dropping. To a child, a cozy fleece hat and scarf will provide protection from winter weather and offer a sense of comfort.
WHAT IS GORRIE PLANNING TO DO?
Gorrie Cares Service Club plans to be in every classroom on November 15th to assist students as they make fleece hats and scarves that will be sent directly to Rockaway Beach school community. This activity will take 15 minutes and be part of a community service unit for the Great American Teach- In. We hope to send over 500 hats and scarves!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
- Wear your hat on Thursday November 15th and bring $1 OR MORE to donate to PS 114. Give money to your homeroom teacher.
- Send in monetary donations for PS 114. Label the envelope "Hurricane Sandy Donation" and return to homeroom teacher.
- Parents can help in the classroom on Thursday November 15th by facilitating the hat/scarf service activity. To be a facilitator, email Mary Galvez (magalvez@tampabay.rr.com).
- Help prepare materials for the service project by coming to Jennifer Pope's home (814 S Willow Ave) on Tuesday, November 13th, from 10am- 12pm. Anyone interested in cutting and sewing fleece is welcome.
Having been in a hurricane's path, our community can sympathize with those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Let's show we care with 100% participation on November 15th!
Thanks and if you have any questions or comments, please contact us.
Jen Pope and Mary Galvez
Gorrie Cares Service Club
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