D.R.I.V.E.

Our D.R.I.V.E. is underway!  This is our annual Donation Drive which stands for DONATE, RESPOND, INVEST, VALUE and EDUCATE.  

How does D.R.I.V.E. work?  Each grade has been asked to bring in Personal Care or Food donations - see list below. Students are encouraged to invest their own time and resources as well as encourage family and friends to support D.R.I.V.E. We give them 3 ways to do this: 

1. They can contribute their own money AND/OR
2. Ask their community to assist by using THIS flyer and canvassing the neighborhood. AND/OR
3. Sending out THIS E-MAIL sample to friends and family to help support the families in need.  

• Sophomores and Freshman are asked to DONATE:

• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Canned Protein (chicken, tuna, ham, etc.)
• Canned Fruit
• Peanut Butter
• Ready-to-eat meals (ravioli, beef stew, etc.)
• Beans
• Chunky Soup
• Cooking Oil
• Spices/Seasoning
• Coffee/Tea/Juice
• Juniors and Seniors are asked to DONATE:
• Laundry Detergent
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Hand Soap
• Body Wash/Bar Soaps
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Wash Cloths
• Deodorant
• Razors
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Dental Floss
• Pads
• Tampons
• Larger Sized Diapers (5, 6, & pull ups)

Last week in advisory:

Costumes vs Regalias. We discussed the difference between the two, watched a video, and did group work to identify costumes and regalia to help us understand when it’s appropriate to wear each one. The biggest takeaway is to make sure costumes are not representing a culture, heritage, or a group of people in any way or form. It’s safer to stay closer to characters when you want to dress like “someone” and add a name tag so there’s no confusion. Painting your face any color to represent is also very inappropriate and disrespectful.

Heritage Celebrations:

• Dia de los muertos (Day of the dead) is celebrated Nov 1st and/or 2nd. “It’s a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored.” (Reference: https://dayofthedead.holiday/ )
• Native American Heritage Month - “As early as 1916, when New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day,” efforts have been underway to acknowledge the many contributions and achievements of Native peoples.” (Reference: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/American_Indian_Heritage_Month.htm )