Thank You From Jamaica

Mrs. Schwertley’s first grade class took on a last minute challenge to collect school supplies for the basic school in Run Away Bay, Jamaica. The students made posters, spoke to other classes and partnered with students who attend Merrill Middle School and Hubbel Elementary with Mrs. Schwertley’s three children. In one short week over 100 pounds of school supplies were donated.  Mrs. Schwertley and her family delivered the supplies while on their summer trip to Jamaica.  The Jamaican students were very sweet and appreciated the supplies. The basic school houses over 60 kids in a space smaller than the smallest classroom in DMPS. The room was very hot with no air. They also had very few supplies or books. In the future we hope to help these kids again. It’s an amazing thing to see kids helping kids. A huge thank you to all who helped make this happen!

 

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