Sunday, February 3, 2019

February - A Time for SERVICE

Dear JES Family and Friends,

February is SERVICE month. Our Core Essential definition is lending a hand to help someone else.
This month every child at JES will have an opportunity to be involved in a school wide blanket project where we will be making fleece blankets for Project Linus. The blankets will be given to "provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers". Those blanketeers are our students and parent volunteers! Secondly, the Project Linus provides a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children." For more information visit : Project Linus  

Volunteers are needed to prepare the fleece so the children can finish the edges. No previous experience is required. You just need a steady hand. Training will be provided on the spot. Go to  :
                                
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45a4aa29a20-project

Research shows that when we give in service to others, the giver receives, as well. As Mahatma Gandhi said it..."The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others."

If I can help in any way, please contact me at 817 949 4500.

Kindest regards,

Ziba Johnston
JES Counselor