GWES SCA Sponsors Hats for Haley

On January 25th, the George Watkins Elementary School SCA sponsored "Hats for Haley" in honor of Haley Moore.  Haley Moore was a student at George Watkins Elementary School who passed away in June, 2012 from an asthma attack.  Students and faculty were able to donate $1.00 or more to wear a hat of their choice for the day.  Over $475 was raised with the help from students and faculty.  Thanks to the generosity of many, the SCA will be able to make a donation to the American Asthma Foundation of $500 on behalf of George Watkins Elementary School in memory of Haley. 

Pictured:  (From Left to Right)  SCA Officers:  Gavin Richardson (Secretary), Brayden Hohman (Vice President), Zach Carl (Historian), Grace Hylton (Treasurer), & Ginna Simmons (President)

Pictured:  Faculty & Staff at George Watkins Elementary who wore their "Hats for Haley" on Friday, January 25th. 

Service Learning - The GWES SCA Gives Back

The SCA at George Watkins Elementary School, which includes students in third through fifth grade, recently sponsored the "Giving Tree".  With the theme of the book, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein in mind, the SCA decided to give back to its community by encouraging students and faculty to help make someone else's holiday a little brighter.  Forty-five children within the Watkins community were impacted by the students' and faculty's  generosity.

The SCA sponsors, who include school guidance counselor, Crystal Driggs, and teachers Kristen Gibson, Kristen Lorden, Emily Trainum, and Danielle Allen, then held a "Wrapping Party" with students and teacher volunteers to wrap all gifts, which were then delivered to families in time for the holidays.

Second grade teacher, Jennifer Rounds, helps third grade class representative, Grady Rounds, wrap children's gifts.

Prior to sponsoring "The Giving Tree", the SCA also sponsored a canned food drive, during which over 400 non- perishable food items were donated and then distributed to eight local families, as well as to the local food bank.

Thanks to everyone at GWES, and especially to the SCA, for sponsoring these great service initiatives!

Service Learning - NKES SCA Sponsors Penny Wars

The New Kent Elementary SCA sponsored Penny Wars to support the Toys for Tots Literacy program during the month of December. Penny Wars included a grade-level competition to raise funds and the NKES SCA collected a total of $1810.64 in only 10 days!  A great job by all at NKES and special thanks to the SCA and faculty sponsors for working to support the Toys for Tots Literacy initiative.  Working together to help others is a great way to learn!

The New Kent-Charles City Chronicle ran a photo and brief article.  Take a look!