Open House and Food Drive: Monday, August 22, 2011
August 17, 2011
OPEN HOUSE and FOOD DRIVE
- * Monday, August 22, 2011
- * 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- * Bring non-perishable food items
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year at George Watts! Come to school Monday evening to visit your child’s classroom and meet or reunite with the teacher and classmates. Then stop by the very special Edible Garden for some mingling and healthy snacking in our very special Edible Garden.
**FOOD DRIVE.** Please bring non-perishable food items to stock the food pantry at the Watts Street Baptist Church (located across the street from our school), which supports students in need at George Watts. New or gently used backpacks are also needed. Every weekend, the Watts Street Baptist Church’s “weekend backpack” program supplies a backpack’s worth of food to go home with students who otherwise might not have enough to eat.
- Suggested food items: peanut butter, pasta, rice, soups, beefaroni, beef stew, macaroni and cheese (the “deluxe” version that doesn’t require milk and butter), cereal (healthful varieties, not overly sugary), popcorn, granola bars, raisins, canned fruit, canned vegetables, 100% fruit juice, crackers, trail mix, tuna fish, *plastic* jars or cans of tomato sauce, oatmeal, powdered milk, ready-t0-drink milk boxes, pudding cups.
When possible, choose items that a child can open on his/her own if a parent is not available (like canned items with a pop top, rather a top that requires a can opener).
Let’s get that food pantry off to a great start for our new school year! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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