The Little School is asking for your help with the following initiatives in this season of giving! We appreciate your consideration and any/all donations.
North Reading Food Pantry Holiday Baskets
Due Date: 12/14
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We are collecting items for the NR Food Pantry holiday baskets. Each classroom has been assigned an item to be included in the food basket. Cash donations are also accepted and will be used for perishables and any additional items that might be needed. We will be collecting for the food baskets through the end of the day on Tuesday, 12/14. We will have collection boxes outside of the school (including the live-drop off in the morning (unless it's raining or snowing).
If you are interested in purchasing items for the holiday baskets, please check the classroom specific list below for a “per child donation.” Our goal is to provide 17 full meals to local families.
Pre-Kindergarten (Hall): 1 Gallon Apple Juice
Pre-Kindergarten including RISE (Michaud): 1 Jar of Pickles
Kindergarten (Kasle): 1 Box of Brownie Mix
Kindergarten including RISE (Nickerson): 1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Grade 1 (Barrett): 1 Box of Tea
Grade 1 (Elwell): 1 Box of Quick Bread Mix (for example: banana, corn, blueberry, etc.)
Grade 1 including RISE (Kelly): 1 Can of Coffee
Grade 2 (Brennan): 2 Cans of Green Beans
Grade 2 (Fabian): 2 Cans of Cranberry Sauce
Grade 2 (McCarthy): 2 Cans of Corn
Grade 3 (Lynch): 2 Cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup
Grade 4 (Gates): 2 Stuffing Mixes
Grade 4 (Milone): 2 Cans/Jars of Turkey Gravy
Grade 4 (Reed): 2 Cans of Crispy Onions
Grade 5 (O’Brien): Cash for Perishable Items (and additional items.)
Grade 5 (Polcari): Cash for Perishable Items (and additional items.)
Toys for Tots
Due Date: 12/15
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We are collecting new unwrapped toys for the "Toys for Tots" drive (in collaboration with the NR Fire Department). Donations will be accepted through the end of the day on 12/15. We will have a collection box at the live-drop off each morning (unless it's raining/snowing).
The Foster Box
Due Date: 12/23
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We are collecting clothing and other needed items for "The Foster Box," a program for parents who need last minute supplies when accepting a child into their care. The collection box is located in the main lobby. We will collect items through 12/23.