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WISH LIST
Pop-top canned meals
Pop-top soups
Tuna/Chicken Pouches
Cheese Crackers
Fruit cups
Pop-top fruit
Individual-sized
cereral
Cereal bars
Granola bars
Rice Krispy Treats
Individual bags of
snacks
Yoohoo Boxes
Pop-top canned meals
Pop-top soups
Tuna/Chicken Pouches
Cheese Crackers
Fruit cups
Pop-top fruit
Individual-sized
cereral
Cereal bars
Granola bars
Rice Krispy Treats
Individual bags of
snacks
Yoohoo Boxes
| So Far.... Since January, Children First has done much more than provide food packs for students. The end of May saw 86 volunteers working as study buddies, room parents, snack pack workers and in other capacities. The group has held two luncheons to show appreciation to the teachers. This included providing volunteers to sit with the classes so teachers could attend. Teachers also received goody bags in their school mail boxes on Valentine’s Day. Children First planned hands-on field trips for all classes. The kindergarten went to Jones Farm for a hayride and picnic. The 1st and 2nd grades visited the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Third graders enjoyed a trip to SciQuest. The 4th grade went to the Huntsville Museum of Art to see the youth art exhibit. The graduating 5th graders spent their time at the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center. All of these venues provided scholarships that allowed the children these educational opportunities. The school presented a Spring Extravaganza in May. Children First provided backstage help and costumes and props, chaperoned students backstage and handed out programs. A community block party said farewell to West Huntsville Elementary School. Children First supplied door prizes for the event. At a Farewell Dinner at the school on May 7th, Principal Barbara Johnson presented a Recognition Certificate to Children First “for your loyalty, dedication and support to the students, faculty and staff at West Huntsville Elementary School.” She also presented an Appreciation Plaque “for your dedication and support of West Huntsville Elementary School.” Fall Plans Children First is busy making plans for the new school year beginning in August. The group will be serving children at Morris Elementary where the West Huntsville students are moving. The needs will be even greater at this larger school. Over 400 children will need the weekend back pack help. That comes to more than 1400 back packs per school year. The need is great! FUMC hopes to make it a community effort, including small churches who could not take on a large project on their own. A big Kick Off Event will take place in September at First United Methodist Church to inform people about the program and enlist new volunteers. Be on the lookout for more information about this event. Children First Needs: study buddies room parents teacher appreciation workers, awards for student incentive incentive program food pack workers cash donations JOIN THE TEAM! Call the church office or Natasha McCrary. |
