This year we’re joining CYT’s nation-wide and partnering with Samaritan’s Purse to give the gift of Christmas to children around the world. Each class will pack one STANDARD SIZE SHOEBOX and HYPE students will collect them and get them to their drop off location(s).
This next week your student's class will do the following ~
FIRST: Decide if the class will collect gift items for a GIRL or a BOY.
SECOND: Decide what age range the class will collect for, 2-4 yrs old, 5-9 yrs old, or 10-14 yrs old.
THIRD: PRAY FOR THE CHILD WHO WILL RECEIVE THIS SPECIAL GIFT
FOURTH: Someone will be assigned to bring in a standard size SHOEBOX
FIFTH: Discuss how to contribute financially for the needed $7 donation that goes in the box
Then the next two to three weeks ~
Bring items for the shoebox! Fill it with gifts from the following suggestions based on GENDER and AGE.
Gift ideas ~
TOYS – small cars, balls, dolls, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, slinky, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES – pens, pencils & sharpener, crayons/markers, writing pads, solar calculators, coloring & picture books, etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS – toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, washcloth, etc.
OTHER – hard candy, mints, gum, t-shirts, socks, caps, sunglasses, hair clips, costume jewelry, watches
Finally, your students class will... ~
INCLUDE A PERSONAL NOTE – a photo will be taken at class, it will be printed off and included with a card signed by the class.
Students in HYPE (High School Youth Pursuing Excellance) will collect and rubber band finished boxes during Week 8 (10/31-11/4) and finish collection Week 9 (11/7-11/11).
We hope you enjoy participating with your child in selecting items for the Christmas box, it will be a great opportunity for giving by your student's class.
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