Operation Christmas Child @ Randerson Ridge

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

RANDERSON RIDGE SCHOOL    

        Our class will support the shoebox initiative, which provides gifts to needy children in developing countries.  It is heartening to know that many members of the Nanaimo community have already supported this project in the past.  We intend to take an afternoon to make and wrap as many shoeboxes as we can, so donations of gifts and wrapping paper will need to be collected over the next few weeks. If you wish to make one box at home please note the following:

          What is the shoebox campaign about?  - bringing joy to the lives of needy and hurting children throughout the world.  This year our shoeboxes go to Haiti  (earthquake devastated).

          Where do I get a shoebox? – Mr. McKinlay has some ‘Operation Christmas Child’ shoeboxes, ready to be assembled, otherwise find your own box and wrap it with Christmas paper.

          What goes into the shoebox? – a variety of gifts, suitable for a specific age group, and for a boy or a girl.  Small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and small items, such as hard candy, sunglasses, ball caps, socks, t-shirts, hair clips, small picture books, etc. (see brochure).

Do not include food items other than hard candy, any used items, anything that could melt, freeze, leak, break, or scare or harm a child.

          For whom should I buy gifts? – decide whether you wish to buy gifts for a girl or a boy, then decide on one of the following age groups:

2-4 years, 5-9 years, 10-14 years (choose the label from your colourful brochure, or attach a photocopied label, which will be made available by your child’s teacher).

          What else should go into the shoebox? – If possible, please include a cheque for $7.00, in the envelope provided (or your own and payable to Samaritan’s Purse), or $7.00, which helps to pay for shipping and other costs.  In addition, you may wish to include a note and a photo of yourself.

          Cover your shoebox with a rubber band, and bring to your classroom teacher.

            PLEASE NOTE:  The deadline, for all shoeboxes to be at school, is NOVEMBER 24^TH.

                              Thanks very much for your support.

                                                       

                                                D.McKinlay