The school emailed three letters to the parent community this past week (if you didn't receive yours, please contact the school soon), explaining how your family can contribute to this charitable activity. The following covering letter, summarizing this activity, was provided in that email (please check your email from the school for complete information):
To The Families of St. Agnes:
In conjunction with the beginning of advent and the charitable activities at the school, St. Agnes Catholic School has once again adopted a needy family for Christmas through the Catholic Children's Aid Society.
This was an enormously successful drive last year, and one young family had a very memorable Christmas due to the overwhelming generosity and spirit of our community. Based on your positive feedback and suggestions, we have elected to adopt two families this year. Kindergarten through grade 4 will be responsible for one family, while grades 5 through 8 will be responsible for another.
Details on the history of each family is provided, including a wish list (items that the individuals desire but do not expect) and a needs list (items that are necessary but the family currently lacks). As items are donated, a list will be circulated periodically indicating what has come in and what still needs to be provided. Please feel free to round out the gifts with things such as chocolate or candy for the children, specialty foods or bath products for the parents etc... Whatever you can offer will be greatly appreciated!
The aim is to provide these families with a Christmas with dignity. The Catholic Children's Aid Society asks for new and unwrapped donations as well as donations of food store gift cards that can be used by the family to purchase their Christmas dinner. This way we can ensure that the families have a warm, nutritious meal to share with their family on Christmas Day.
Please note that in addition to new items, second- hand clothes and toys may also be donated provided they are in very good condition. The school will be accepting donations beginning today and running through to the Christmas Concert on December 15th. We would ask for any assistance in packing up and delivering these items to the Catholic Children’s Aid location on Drewry on December 16th.
Please note that in addition to new items, second- hand clothes and toys may also be donated provided they are in very good condition. The school will be accepting donations beginning today and running through to the Christmas Concert on December 15th. We would ask for any assistance in packing up and delivering these items to the Catholic Children’s Aid location on Drewry on December 16th.
Again, please refer to your email from the school for complete information on this charitable activity, including how you can help pack and deliver the school's donations on December 16th.
Thank you.