Wow. Reading this fantastic list of people from all over the country who take the trouble to send supplies, donations, clothes, snacks, and discarded things of all kinds reminds me of what it means to be an American, to care for others and support the children who benefit so much from you and people like Sue. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope the love in caring in Sue is infectious. I am grateful for you all this holiday season and the blessed Sue, an angel in our midst. I am so thankful for the chance to capture the incredible work she and her children share. Sue reminds me of how much it means to be a teacher and the tremendous good they can do. — Jon
News from the Art Room – Snowy Day
It is snowing again, that kind of snow globe snow. It is not piling up, just providing atmosphere. That is the kind of snow I love. The kids always have extra energy (Isn’t that a subtle way to put it?) when it snows. When it snows in the weeks before Christmas? I will let you imagine.
So many kind people have sent wonderful boxes of holiday supplies, and the students have a wonderful time making gifts and other items. They have “lists,” like Santa, of who they need to make gifts for, and the art room is currently covered with tinsel and glitter. It is one of my favorite times in the art room!
Paige is back in action, working on a stunning Christmas display for the window. It’s not ready yet, but I can already tell it’s going to be a showstopper. The display will feature the beautiful tea set we’ve been saving, a train set, and a variety of food sculptures. Paige’s creativity knows no bounds, and I can’t wait to share the final result with you next week!
The students have begun to “compete” over which photos I send weekly. I have three incredibly talented siblings who love to see who gets the feature spotlight!
In 10th grade, Emma (above photo) loves to use old things to make beautiful new things. She has made some crosses for staff members, and we have one hanging in the main office.
I have many people to thank, and I fear I will miss a few! The last few weeks have been upside down. Let me say again how thankful I am for all the help. Your love makes this program run.
Thank you to Nancy from NY for the holiday items and treasures.
Thank you to Elizabeth for the pillow stuffing and seaweed treats. I mean, the seaweed treats were like gold. Seriously, they were flocking to the room because they heard there was seaweed.
Thank you to Kathryn from MA for the pillow fluff and Christmas items.
Thank you to Hope from VT for the cash donation to help purchase healthy snacks.
Thank you to Danielle from NY for the coats and fabulous delivery of lunch and breakfast foods.
Thank you to Rebecca from GA for the fantastic scarves.
Thank you to Lin from CA for the stamps, ribbons, and more.
Thank you to Pat from NJ for the clothing that went in a heartbeat and other treasures.
Thank you to Cecilia from NY for the extra extraordinary things box!
Thank you to Suzanne from KY for the buttons.
Thank you to Larlee from TX for the fascinating photos.
Thank you to Nancy from NY for the gifts and cards.
Thank you to Andrea from MA; you have outdone yourself again by saving the beautiful things that would have been tossed after a sale. They have secured a happy home!
Thank you to Lynn from NY for the stuffing, fabric, and cards.
Thank you to Lorry, Lois, Jean, and Karen for never failing to help.
Thank you to Matthew for working so hard on a donation from a sawmill and for the daily doses of beauty you send via email.
There are so many to thank! We are blessed.
If you have extra stuffing for pillows around the house, it goes fast during gift-making seasons! We are always seeking donations for anything you feel could be made into something new: rolled gauze, wire, glassware, canvas, art supplies, heavy foil, pinecones, glue sticks, seashells, sea glass, bottle corks, sandpaper, and wood. Holiday Items!!!!!
Schenectady, New York 12304
