Tredyffrin/Easttown Middle School

Tredyffrin/Easttown Middle School 801 Conestoga Road | Berwyn, PA 19312 | 610-240-1200

September 2014

Helping Hands Community Service Club Dear families of students interested in Helping Hands Community Service Club:

Our mission is to lend our helping hands to those in need. Assistance may be in the form of volunteering for communities, interacting/helping with the elderly, collecting supplies, reaching out to those with special needs, writing letters of encouragement to service members, or keeping TE clean.

Helping Hands typically meets every other Monday in room 208 to discuss upcoming events. A list of meeting dates is at the end of the form. Meetings are from 2:45 to 3:10 p.m. (members make take the shuttle bus home), and members may participate in various activities inside and outside of the building.

The list below shows the activities and projects that we plan to participate in. Additional projects will be added as the year progresses. Some of these activities will require parent/guardian permission as well as self-arranged transportation.

Other projects that we would like to include are:

• Helping with the Courtyards • Planting Project w/bulbs and seeds (fall and spring) • Nursing Homes-art visits. Provide materials to students and seniors, combining projects into an art show. • Visiting the Timothy School- book reading, drama, music • Guest Speakers

October Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School We Care about TE! (Clean up the TE court yard): Location: TE Middle School. Book Drive: Location: TE Middle School

November Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School Write Thank you letters to Service members of the TE Community (police, Crosswalk guards firemen/women, First responders): Location: TE MS Helping Hands Fund Raiser: Location: TE Middle School

December Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School Holiday Cards for Military Sing Carols in a Nursing Home. Regina Nursing Home, Norristown, PA Holiday Packages to the elderly.

January Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Creating Valentines for the elderly

February Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School Presenting Valentines to the elderly: Location: Suburban Woods and Regina nursing home, Norristown

March Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School Helping Hands Fund Raiser: Location: TE Middle School

April Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School April Fools Clown Activity: Time and Date: TBA Arbor Day Celebration: Location: King of Prussia. Time and Date: TBA

May Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School Memorial May Letter Writing: Location: TE Middle School. We Care about TE! (Clean up the TE court yard): Location: TE Middle School Earth Day Celebration: Location: King of Prussia. Time and Date: TBA Devon Horse Show: Location Devon..

June Pencil Walk: Location: TE Middle School We Care about TE! (Clean up the TE court yard): Location: TE Middle School

As we approach out of school activities, announcements will be made and permission slips will be placed outside of room 208. If you are interested in participating in a particular event, permission ships must be turned in 4 days before the activity (due dates will be included on the permission slip). Please return Permission Slip sheet to Ms. Seymour in room 208. Students may not participate without permission.

Meeting Dates: (Location: Room 208. Time 2:45-3:10)

September 30 December 9 February 24 May 5

October 14 December 16 March 10 May 19

October 28 January 13 March 24 June 2

November 4 January 27 April 7

November 18 February 10 April 21

We thank you for your interest in community service!

In addition to leading as a member of the Helping Hands Club, it is our hope that everyone will recognize their importance as a helping member of society. We encourage people to help those in need wherever they are and to share personal stories and ideas with the rest of the group on our meeting days. Let’s inspire each other to improve our communities!

Sincerely,

Ms. Seymour (room 208) and Mr. Glass Tredyffrin/Easttown Middle School 801 Conestoga Road | Berwyn, PA 19312 | 610-240-1200

Helping Hands Community Service Permission Slip

Date______

I give permission to allow my child ______to participate in Helping Hands Community Service Club.

I understand that my child is not required to participate in every activity, and that outside activities may require parent/guardian assistance to drive my child to various places.

Parent/Guardian Signature______

Phone number:______

Would you be willing to drive other students if needed? Circle Yes or No

Would you allow your child to be driven by a parent/guardian of another community service club member? Circle Yes or No

The Tredyffrin/Easttown School District charges an activity participation fee to offset some of the expenses of extra- curricular programs. The established fee is $50, which covers participation in one or more sports or activities. Any student who participates in one or more of these activities (including Helping Hands Community Service Club) must pay the $50 fee. Students participating in the free or reduced price lunch program will not be required to pay this fee. For more information and a list of activities, please see: http://www.tesd.net/Page/8479 The fee may be paid online or by mail. Do not pay this fee at the schools, and do not submit payment to club advisors.