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January is “Caring for our Community” month at Shirley Hills!
This year we are opening our “caring hearts” to children that live with Epilepsy. Epilepsy is more common than you think. More than 60,000 people in Minnesota have epilepsy - that's enough to overflow TCF Bank Stadium! Three million Americans have epilepsy and one in ten Americans will have a seizure in their lifetime. Money that we raise will go to support children that attend Camp Oz. For 28 years, Camp Oz has transformed the lives of thousands of kids with seizures. Combining the traditional camp experience with the security of 24/7 medical staff, campers enjoy swimming, horseback riding, and campfires, while gaining a better understanding of epilepsy.
This is a cause that is close to our hearts because one of our very own Shirley Hills students, Maddie Lewis is living with Epilepsy. During the month of January we will show Maddie our support, educate our school community about Epilepsy, and build community. Understanding what it is like to stand in someone else's shoes helps to build empathy in our hearts.
Caring for Our Community Schedule of Events!
On January 7th we will kick off the new year and month with a “Live Free!”’ assembly. At the assembly we will learn a little about Epilepsy, how to “Live Free,” and what we can do to support Maddie and Camp Oz. All of the classrooms with have a collection bucket.
Monday 7th - Kick-Off Assembly - Each student will be given a penny at the assembly to kick-off our week.
Tuesday 8th - Nickel Day - Bring in nickels for your class bucket.
Wednesday 9th - Dime Day - Bring in dimes for your class bucket.
Thursday 10th - Quarter Day - Bring in quarters for your class bucket.
Friday 11th - First $1 Day - Wear Purple & a Hat
January 10th - Caring For Our Community Morning - Come to school with your parents between 7:45-8:45 for a morning treat and to support Camp Oz and the Ronald McDonald House. This event is sponsored by the Shirley Hills PTA!
January 18th - $1 Day- Photo Booth Picture
January 25th - $1 Day- Wear Pajamas
February 1st - $1 Day- “WILD Animal Day” - (wear animal print & whiskers)
