JES Donations Arriving in Zimbabwe

A thank you message from Zimbabwe. Watch the video that the children at JES viewed the day we left for the Thanksgiving holiday. How exciting to see our donations of books, school supplies and shoes arriving and in the hands and on the feet of the children! Thank you for your generous support of our outreach project. Our children, who by world standards are so very fortunate, have a desire to share what they have. A special thank you to Sipho Gumbo for packing and shipping the donations.

December's Character Trait : Generosity

 

 Dear JES family and friends,

 What a perfect time of year to talk about the character trait: Generosity. Our Core Essentials definition is making someone’s day by giving something away. In talking with our students it is evident that they know quit a bit about generosity both as givers and receivers. A high five goes out to the JES Choir students for collecting over $500 for GRACE. The children lead us in wonderful ways along with help from their tireless leader Becky Sewell. Great job!

Our emphasis this month will be on the benefits that we all receive as we practice giving. On that note, there are many opportunities for generosity right here at JES!  There are still some angels on the Angel Tree in the JES office. It isn’t too late! Thank you to all who have chosen an angel. Your wrapped, labeled Angel Tree gift should be returned to the JES office by Friday, December 9^th. It is amazing when we work together what we can do!

Another opportunity for generosity is our Holiday Outreach Rachel’s Challenge Act of Kindness for December - to collect a dollar from each student and staff member to purchase gift baskets for our Custodians and Cafeteria staff. The baskets will have holiday food items and a gift card to make purchases for their holiday meal. Of course, we will accept any additional contributions as well. There are 10 food baskets to fill.

During the coming week from December 5th through 16^th, JES will be participating in a toy drive for Cook’s Children Medical Center. When one our students, Tatum Hayes, was in the hospital during the winter holiday, she received the gift of an art kit that helped cheer her up and speed up her recovery. Now Tatum is showing us the Power of One by leading her school in a “new” toy collection for the medical center. You will receive a flyer listing preferred items such as scissors, crayons, and small art kits. This is a financially challenging time of the year and, please know, your participation is voluntary.

The winter holiday can be stressful for children as well as their parents. Take time to care for your child’s needs for a healthy diet, rest, and exercise. And remember that your love, your time, and undivided attention are the greatest gifts that any child can receive. In the classroom, your children tell me that the best thing that we have to share is love. They are pretty smart, aren’t they?

As always, if I can assist you in any way, please write or call.

Sincerely,

Ziba Johnston/Mrs. J

Counselor

elizabeth.johnston@southlakecarroll.edu