Students in Mrs. Tolliver’s English
classes participated in a service learning project called “Backpacks for Foster
Kids.” After reading the book A Child
Called It by David Pelzer, students interviewed social workers from
Child Services about abused and neglected children in Jefferson County. Inspired by the desire to make a
difference in the community, students then wrote letters to the student body,
parents, and businesses in Arnold asking for gently used backpacks and
hygiene products to create care packages for children removed from their homes.
Due to the generous outpouring from the community, students were able to collect
70 backpacks/care packages for foster children in transition.
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