Students at Mill Creek Elementary School in Bristol Township collected $1,000 for charity.
Student Council Advisor Cathy Ivins and Student Council President Ayden Brenner presented a check for $1,000 last Wednesday to Nancy Shanberg of the Emergency Relief Association (ERA) Food Pantry.
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“This year’s food drive was the most successful we have ever had in more than 20 years of hosting it,” said Ivins. “Student Council has been strong supporters of the food pantry for many years since it serves our own Mill Creek families. In the past, we collected food donations; however, providing cash allowed the pantry to give out grocery store gift cards or purchase what they were short of.”
To raise funds for the food pantry donation, Mill Creek Elementary’s Student Council hosted “This Is Me Day.” All grade levels and staff dressed up for their favorite after-school activity and donated $2 to take part. Students came to school in dance costumes, sports uniforms, chef hats and aprons, and other outfits.
This Is Me Day had a duel purpose. It was part of Sandy Hook Promise’s Start With Hello program that encourages students to greet their peers and kids who can feel socially isolated, bullied, and left out. thanks
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On Wednesday, the students’ efforts will continue as all kids and staff will wear name tags that say “hey.” The idea is that students will reach out to one another.
