Lenape MS SpotLight
November 16, 2016
HOLIDAY GIVING AT LENAPE
The holidays are a time of joy for many of us, but for those who are struggling, the holidays brings added stress and often disappointment. The Lenape community undertakes many initiatives at this time of year, to help lighten the load and brighten the holidays for our families who find this time difficult. All of our projects are voluntary and there is no expectation that students participate any more than they and their family choose.
Below you will find a list of this year's holiday projects. If you would like to donate to any one of these programs, we welcome your participation. Thank you for being part of our caring Lenape community and being Lenape Proud.
- The Thanksgiving Food Drive was a great success. Thank you for your generosity, we were able to provide food baskets to 14 families.
- Gift of Giving - 7th graders have partnered with Family Services of Bucks County, to raise money and purchase gifts for children in Bucks County who might not otherwise have gifts this holiday season. Donations are being collected by student teams or in homeroom collection jars until November 30th. Gifts will then be purchased and the students' efforts will be recognized in a culminating celebration on December 2nd.
- Toys for Tots - Lenape is once again a drop off location for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. All community members are invited to drop off a new, unwrapped toy before the deadline of Friday, December 9th.
- Gift Card Project - The Gift Card Project is an opportunity for the adults in the Lenape community to make the holidays a little brighter for our families. Staff donations are accepted between November 28th and December 16th. The money collected is used to purchase holiday gift cards, which are then mailed to families in time to be used for holiday purchases. Parents who wish to contribute to this project can drop off their contributions to the guidance office before December 16th. Cash or checks are welcome. Checks should be made payable to Lenape MS.
- Chilly In Philly Coat Drive - November 21st - December 22nd. - Locally organized collection. There will be a collection box in the lobby. We will be collecting new and gently used clothing, outerwear, shoes, blankets and books. For more information feel free to check out the website: chillyinphilly.com