Over several weeks, middle school students and the parent council at the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy secondary campus collected all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinners. Twelve families who included 37 children received one or two large baskets of food and a large turkey in time for the holiday.
The Spirit Club at the academy’s elementary campus organized a schoolwide food drive and collected goods through early December. The food drive was followed by a toy drive. All the food and toys were donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank.
Students at CSPA High School worked with the Salvation Army to stuff stockings with crayons, toy cars and other small toys for families in time for Christmas.
The National Honor Society at CSPA High School sponsored a Giving Tree for new socks, gloves and hats to assist The Connection Youth Services in Howell.
“As we support our students and foster their moral and character development, we’re interested in extending beyond the classroom walls. Children want to be helpful and involved and it’s wonderful for them to know that their efforts can make a difference in their communities,” said Amanda Ricketts, director of student services.
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American Montessori Academy with campuses in both Livonia and Redford will be celebrating National School Choice Week with a Hug Your School Day on January 27, 2012. The event will take place at 9am at their Redford campus (17175 Olympia Redford, MI 48240) and at 10am at the Livonia campus (14800 Middlebelt Rd Livonia, MI 48154). Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey is planning to attend the event at the Livonia campus along with Livonia Chamber President Dan West. Redford Township Supervisor Tracy Schultz Kobylarz will be attending the event at the Redford campus.
The academy has planned spirit events for each day of the week and will culminate the school choice celebration with a group hug of the school. Lower Elementary Principal Amy Pogorzelski had this to say, “All the staff, students, board members, and members of the community will join hands in hugging the school and recognizing that without each stakeholder, the charter school would not exist.” The event at American Montessori Academy will be one of 340 events scheduled around the country. Governors in 12 states, including Michigan, have signed a proclamation officially recognizing January 22nd -28th as National School Choice Week. More information about the event can be found at www.schoolchoiceweek.com
American Montessori Academy opened in 2004 and serves students in grades K-6, offering a free Montessori program and high academic achievement. The mission of the academy is to create a deep, persistent and abiding desire for a lifetime of learning. For more information on the academy call (734) 525-7100 or visit www.americanmontessori.net
