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East Oakview PTC 

Childcare

East Oakview PTC is excited to hold its first meeting on October 19th.  They are looking for 4-6 volunteers to help with childcare.   Children will be outside on the playground.  Please bring a mask.  Masks are required indoors.  Email Mrs. Vogel if you are able to help. 

Shoeboxes for the Homeless

 

We are looking forward to being able to help some people in our West Michigan community this winter.  Join us NJHS Shoeboxes for the Homeless to support people at Mel Trotter.  Shoeboxes can be made by individuals or families.  Consider making this a Thanksgiving tradition.  Shoeboxes are due Thursday, December 2.  

Suggested Items:

Small toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste (note - travel sizes from hotels are perfect)

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Chapstick

Wet Wipes

Washclot

Small disposable razors

Small combs

Refillable/collapsible water bottles

Small emergency/first aid kits (Band-Aids, Individual doses of Bactine, Neosporin, etc)

Small sewing kids

Small blankets

Socks

Hats 

Gloves

Hand warmer packets 

Gift cards for fast food 

Non-perishable food in individual servings such as: 

• peanut butter • crackers, • nuts • cheese and cracker packages • cookies • dried fruit • tuna • power/breakfast bars 

Small wrapped hard candies, gum, cough drops

Reusable grocery bags that fold up 

NJHS Fall Celebration

 National Junior Honor Society yCelebrat

“Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.” —William Arthur Ward.

Enjoy goods  time with good friends. National Junior Honor Society members are invited to an outing at Robinette’s Apple Orchard on Thursday, October 28th from 2:45-4:15.  We will go through corn maze and take a wagon ride. Be sure to dress for the weather. If there is inclement weather, we will stay at school for a movie.  The cost of the trip is $10.00.  Make checks payable to Crossroads Middle School.  Permission slips and money due October 25th.  

John Ball Zoo Goes Boo at the Zoo Treat Station

 

Celebrate Halloween with John Ball Zoo on October 24th from 1:15 to 5:00 and help support saving wildlife and wild spaces by donating your time!

Treat stations are located under canopy tents spread throughout the zoo. Sign up with friends and have up to 4 volunteers together at a station, be partnered up with another volunteer, or be stationed by yourself if you prefer. All treats are supplied by the zoo, family friendly costumes are encouraged but not required.

All participants must complete a waiver. Parent signature required.

 Online Waiver - Over 18

 Online Waiver - Under 18

Email Mrs. Vogel if you are interested at kvogel@nvps.net.