Prekindergarten and kindergarten students at Byron-Bergen Elementary School display the toilet paper they collected during the school’s 100 Ways to Show We Care school-wide community service project.Students at Byron-Bergen Elementary School are showing the community just how much they care through the 100 Ways to Show We Care school-wide community service project, which supported the YWCA in Batavia.
To celebrate the 100th day of school, the project aimed for each grade level (grades prekindergarten-5) to donate at least 100 items in the following categories: toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, sandwich bags, dish soap, aluminum foil/plastic wrap, and shampoo/conditioner. All grades either met or surpassed the goal.
The project originated as a community service project for UPK classes in 2008 by teacher Ayn Gardner and then became a yearly project. The project expanded this year to include the entire school.
Gardner said the project connects with the district’s vision to graduate students who are ready to take on the challenges of an ever changing world.
“In order to do this, we need to teach children to think outside of themselves and support their local community,” she said. “Participating in a community service project helps children see the value in giving back to their community.
HILTON
Hilton students’ sewing project makes life easier for seniors
Students in Carol Cowan’s Career and Financial Management course made a special delivery to the residents of Hilton East Assisted Living Community. As part of a sewing unit that also includes a community service project and problem solving, the students selected fabric and made 19 totes that can be easily attached to walkers.
Cowan designed the pattern for the totes and is planning on designing a similar pattern that can be used to make a tote bag for someone on crutches.
Pictured, Carol Cowan and freshman Jamie Lohrmann attach a new tote to Phyllis Loavenbruck’s walker.
