Service, both inside and outside of the school community, is a strong value at NHMS. I would like to express my appreciation to all of the adults and children who are involved in our community service projects throughout the year. I would also like to recognize the projects completed and ongoing and the people who have made them possible.
Manna on Main Street - Cecilia Beck, Upper Elementary
Families in each class have generously responded to their Class Coordinator requests to send in snack items for the Boys and Girls After School Program run by Manna on Main Street in Lansdale. This project will continue through the end of the school year. Thanks to the Class Coordinators who make the calls to parents and Cecilia for spearheading the project and taking charge of deliveries each month.
Pillows for CHOP Oncology - Keri Kelly, Children’s House
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Children’s House students made pillows for the oncology floor of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Children who knew running stitch or cross stitch worked on the pillows with the help of parents.
Once the pillows were stuffed and sewn together, they were sent to CHOP as a Valentine to the children in the oncology unit. What a thoughtful way for our children to interpret Valentine’s Day.
Bake Sale for Haiti - Lower Elementary
Children in Ms. Fastiggi’s and Ms. Robinson’s rooms decided to donate their Bake Sale proceeds to a Montessori School in Port-au-Prince, Haiti devastated by the earthquake. I applaud the children’s global outreach and thank all the bakers in Lower Elementary.
Linus Project - Marilyn Miller, Upper Elementary
Thank you all for your generous contributions of yarn and blankets! The yarn will be used to create blankets for needy children in our area. Thanks to all the families for their beautiful handcrafted blankets.
If your family wishes to continue to collect yarn or create blankets for the Linus Project, here is the link to their site: http://www.projectlinusmontgomery-buckspa.org/ .They are always in need and appreciate your contributions.
Laurie Stulb, Head of School