SES First Graders Host “Packing Party”

Smithville Elementary first grade students are hosting the 1st annual “Packing Party”.
Over the past several weeks, students have been bringing in various supplies such as cars, dolls, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash clothes, soap, hair accessories, toys, combs, socks, tissues, crayons, coloring books, and pencils with sharpeners. The supplies were used to pack a total of 50 boxes for children around the world that do not get a Christmas.
First grade teachers at SES have been talking with their students in recent weeks about the importance of giving, and how important it is to love others. Teachers explained to their students that some kids around the world get nothing, and all the students were eager to do their part to help.
A “shopping area” was set up in the cafeteria at SES for students to shop for a girl or boy around the world. Students worked in groups to choose from supplies that they thought a girl or boy may like. Students wrote letters to stick in their boxes and are hoping for a reply. The 1st grade students, 1st grade teachers, and parents of SES worked hard to make this happen. The students were able to make 50 boxes total that will be mailed off next week!