A Word about Service

A couple weeks ago my children's school in Brooklyn participated in their first school-wide community service day. The purpose of this day of service was to give kids some hands-on experience with community service. Students and parents were encouraged to bring in $1 to fund the many wonderful projects they made reality. Students, staff, teachers, administration and parents all pitched in to give back to local organizations.



Over $600 was raised by the program and the service projects included:

• Baking dog treats for animals at BARC
• Making "Adopt Me" bandanas for the ASPCA
• Planting bulbs in front of the school and at the local public library branch
• Raking leaves in Cooper and McCarren Park
• Reading to younger students at local day cares
• Volunteering at local food pantries

As a parent I am thrilled to see our public schools giving back to the community. Today our children are learning about social values at school and (hopefully) at home.

Nice work kids!