The Gift of Giving

As part of our advisory program, students decide to contribute to our community by participating in 'The Gift of Giving'.  Many homeroom's selected to purchase gifts for the annual NHS Toy Drive. Ms Schrein’s homeroom took part in the NHS Toy Drive by collecting arts & crafts for a 7yr old boy. Neil Smith asked his homeroom to help in donating gifts to the 7yr old boy to make his Christmas a memorable one. Students were eager to help out and filled the bag with all kinds of fun craft projects and arts & craft supplies. Mrs. Burke's Homeroom selected to donate coats to a new business in Chester, Cait Shea Designs, and the owner's mission is to raise awareness about the negative effects of fast fashion (pollution, poor working conditions, exploitation of women and children, etc.) She is collecting the coats to bring to a homeless shelter in Windham, CT.  The collection seemed like a natural extension of her mission. Another homeroom selected to collect hygiene products for a non-profit called "Hope and Comfort" based out of Boston.  They are collecting toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, and deodorant.  
Whatever was decided by the various homerooms, students collaborated and make a significant contribution to our community.