Mary Raber students celebrate 100th day of school with a pile of gifts for the Salvation Army
(Talk of the Town photo by Alison Oelschlager) The six first and second grade classes at Mary Raber Elementary School in Columbia City collected toiletry items to help celebrate the 100th day of school, which was Thursday, January 22. 
The goal, according to teacher Alison Oelschlager, was to collect 100 total items but, they did even better. “We collected 268 items,” Oelschlager said.
Items collected included bars of soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion and toilet paper.
“We donated all the items to the Salvation Army,” Oelschlager said. “The items will be used to make care packages for local families.”
At top, standing on the far left is Pat Mossburg, director of the Salvation Army of Whitley County. Mossburg is surrounded by students representing the six first and second grade classes at Mary Raber Elementary School. At right, a closer look at the items donated by Mary Raber Elementary School students.
Comments
Most children have hearts of gold. Isn't it amazing? These children are six and seven years old, and can accomplish such a goal. It makes me wonder, why some adults care so little for others and could never dream of such an undertaking. If they only knew the pride these children are feeling, perhaps everyone would pitch in to help someone less fortunate.
Posted by: Tammy Azar | January 24, 2009 07:29 AM