The hurricane is gone, but its effects linger
STOWE PA – Students and parents at West Pottsgrove Elementary School, Grosstown Road, have Long Beach Island NJ victims of Hurricane Sandy in their hearts this week, Parent-Teacher Organization President April Thorum reports, as they collect clothing, books and other needed items to be donated to relief efforts there.
They’d like public help, too, but time is running out. Donations must be delivered to the school by Tuesday (Nov. 20) during school hours.
- This event has been added to The Post calendar.
Their collection efforts began last week, with students and their families chipping in what they can, with an emphasis on education. Particularly needed, Thorum said, are:
- Book bags and back packs
- Children’s clothing
- Toys and puzzles
- Toiletries and other personal essentials
- Books to replace classroom libraries
- Educational games suitable for pre-school through 6th grade
Principal Theresa Koehler will deliver the items in the days following Thanksgiving, Thorum said. For more information, all Thorum at 610-327-1375.
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[...] West Pottsgrove Collects Items For Hurricane Victims The elementary school’s students and families are seeking public help in gathering donations for other school children affected by the hurricane’s damage in southern New York. [...]
[...] LOOK WHAT THEY’VE COLLECTED SO FAR! – Students and families in the West Pottsgrove Elementary School community have donated items valued at hundreds of dollars as part of the school’s efforts to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy in hard-hit Long Beach Island NJ. Principal Terri Koehler on Monday (Nov. 19, 2012) proudly showed off several cafeteria tables of boxes and bags filled with everything from books and games to food items. They are destined to be delivered after Thanksgiving Day. Koehler expressed appreciation to the community on behalf of the Grosstown Road school “for stepping up to help those in need.” Tuesday (Nov. 20) during school hours is the last day contributions to the relief drive are being accepted. For a list of specific items needed, see here. [...]