Event
Community Day of Service
When: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Description:
Pyle Middle School will kick off our second annual Community Day of Service on the half-day before Thanksgiving! Throughout the morning, staff and students will learn about local charitable organizations and perform tasks within the classroom to benefit our community.
We are excited to resume this tradition at Pyle now that school is back to normal. We know that when students get involved in community service, they not only help others — they develop empathy, expand their worldview, and see how their actions can have a positive impact. They also have an opportunity to experience how what they learn in school applies to the real world, reinvigorating their passion for learning.
Below, you will find a list of organizations and activities students will engage with as well as a list of items we are collecting for donations. Students will follow their regular half-day schedule for an ODD day (listed below). Each department has selected and planned out an activity for students. Please consult your child’s schedule to find out which activities they will participate in.
Thank you for your support in making this a rewarding experience for our students and others!
Period 1 – 8:15 – 8:50 (35 min)
Period 3 – 8:55 - 9:55 (60 min)
Period 5 -10:00 - 10:50 (50 min)
Period 7 - 10:55 - 12:25 (60 min class/30 min lunch)
Community Day of Service Activities
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In math classes, students will make snack bags for the non-profit Identity. Identity is a program that supports Montgomery County youths living in challenging situations. If you would like to know more about the program, check out this link: Identity: What We Do
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Amazon Wish List items ordered off this wishlist will be delivered straight to Pyle. If you would like to purchase snacks on your own, any donations of bars, chips, cookies, or fruit snacks can be brought to your child’s math teacher. |
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In science classes, students will prepare coupon kits for Rockville homeless shelter, the Gaithersburg Animal Shelter/Adoption Center, and Manna Food. |
newspapers/ coupon books by Nov. 15 Envelopes to package coupon kits |
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In 6th grade English classes, students will make place mats for Thanksgiving for families receiving treatment. In 7th grade English classes, students will make cards for pediatric cancer patients. In 8th grade English classes, students will research and write letters in support for Sickle Cell research and treatment. |
Construction paper Cardstock markers/crayons |
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In reading classes, students will make bookmarks for donated books for Title 1 schools in MCPS. |
Books for elementary Title 1 schools in MCPS |
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In 6th-grade social studies classes, students will be working with Tracy's Kids, a non-profit organization that does both inpatient and outpatient treatment for children with cancer. We will collect donations of art supplies. During class, we will teach students about the organization, having them create fall decorations and words of encouragement posters for the children to hang in their hospital rooms.
In 7th-grade social studies classes, students will recognize members of our military by writing letters to express gratitude and provide support. During class, students will reflect on the roles of the branches of the military as well as the format for writing a letter. These letters will be delivered to Operation Gratitude to be distributed as a way to boost morale.
In 8th-grade social studies classes, students will address the issue of child food insecurity by bringing in food donations for the Manna Food Center. In addition, students will write a persuasive letter to a national, state, or local elected official to make recommendations for how we should address the problem. |
6th grade will collect donations of art supplies from students/families. 7th grade students should bring an envelope with a stamp. 8th grade will take food donations from students/families (drop off is in room 244, NOT the front office). Students should also bring an envelope with a stamp. |
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In world language classes, students will create greeting cards in Spanish, French, and Chinese for Cardz for Kidz. Cardz for Kidz is an organization that sends homemade greeting cards around the world to children in hospitals and to others in shelters and assisted living facilities.
Please have your child bring markers, colored pencils, and any other materials (stickers, ribbon, glue, etc) with them to their world language class on 11/22 to use as they decorate. |
We could use donations of Blank note cards Any materials for decorating cards (stickers, ribbons, glue, etc) Please drop any donations off to Mrs. Tessier in rm 204 or to your world language teacher. |
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During computer science classes, students will develop code for Hour of Code for Change.
During FACS classes, students will make pencil pouches for Sunrise Assisted Living.
During theater classes, students will record dramatic productions for assisted living centers.
During instrumental music classes, students will record instrumental performances for assisted living centers.
During choral classes, students will record choral performances for assisted living centers.
During TV production classes, students will create Recycling PSAs for Pyle.
During IED/Visual Arts classes, students will create recycling posters for Pyle Community. |
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In resource, TC, and related studies classes, students will create “Notes of Kindness” for community heroes, seniors, and our homeless friends. |
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