GMS Community Service
Left: Primary teacher Ann Schwarz and other teachers lead All Dayers and Elementary students around Gladwyne Park, across the street from the school, to pick up trash. Teachers and students do this 2 or 3 times per year.
Middle: GMS families collected over 30 turkeys and other food over Thanksgiving to send to the ElderNet of Narberth & Lower Merion.
Right: Primary students cut vegetables that were baked into casseroles for the homeless shelter, St. John's Hospice.
Community service has been an integral part of the Gladwyne Montessori PTA for many years and is ever expanding depending on the ideas and suggestions of our school community. We are committed to the many faces of community service and involve our children at school in as many ways as possible. If you are interested in any of the projects listed below or have further suggestions please contact one of this year’s co-chairs. Your help will be much appreciated
Maria Schneider (mariagladwyne@gmail.com or 610-909-5266)
Ginger Levy (gingerlevy@verizon.net or 610-527-4747)
Susanne Hay (douglashay@comcast.net or 610-964-8458)
Amanda Beeler (abeeler30@yahoo.com or 610-896-5579)
MS Community Service projects for 2007-2008
Dates are tentative and may be changed due to arising conflicts or other events.
1. Ongoing projects throughout the year
Primary Classes- Homeless Casseroles (Fridays 9:15am – 11am)
Benefits St. John’s Hospice (Men’s Homeless Shelter/Philly)
| Auch – October 12th | Golden – December 7th | |
| Dougherty – November 2nd | Herron – January 11th | |
| Furey – November 30th | Mooney– January 25th | |
| Schwarz – February 8th |
Elementary Classes – Shut In Meals ( Wednesdays 9:15am – 11am)
Mia Brower (miamagic@aol.com) and Ginger Levy - Coordinators
Benefits Aid For Friends (Philly Homebound Elderly & Ill)
Leininger – Bolton – Hartnett – Edmonds –
Collection of used cell phones
September 24 to November 2, 2007
Susanne Hay – coordinator
Benefits Laurel House (Women’s shelter in Philadelphia)
A collection box will be placed in the front lobby during this time.
School supply and “pocket change” collection
Maria Schneider - Coordinator
Benefits mission TBD in Africa or Latin America
Collection of small change throughout the school year in the school lobby and a separate school supply collection.
Book Collection
Maria Schneider - Coordinator
Benefits schools in West Philadelphia and Camden
Collection of new books for the remainder of the school year
2. Seasonal Community Service Projects
Fall/Winter Clothing Drive
October 17-26
Sophia Gold (sophiagold@comcast.net) - Coordinator
Benefits the Children’s Aid Society of PA
We will collect clothing (including women’s, men’s and children’s coats, dresses, pants sweaters), and baby items (strollers, car seats, high chairs).
Halloween Candy Collection
November 1-3
Corinn Rocker (corinn@mommiesdish.com) – Coordinator
Benefits Aid For Friends and/or Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness
Collection of handmade card and Halloween candy
Fall GMS Garden clean-up
Saturday, November 17, 9-12 AM
Liz Zelov (vscottzelov@comcast.net) – Coordinator
GMS gardening team and Community Service join forces to clean up our beautiful grounds for the winter and plant some spring bulbs.
Thanksgiving Food Collection
November 12-16
Susanne Hay – Coordinator
Benefits local food bank
Collection of non-perishable food items will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving to a food bank.
Mitten/Hat/Scarf Holiday Tree
November 26-December 7
Susanne Hay – Coordinator
Benefit Children’s Aid Society of PA
Donate a new item to decorate our ever-popular Holiday Tree in Main Hallway.
Martin Luther King Service Project
January 14th, 2008
Chandra Kee (cakee@comcast.net) – Coordinator
Project in conjunction with local initiatives to be held at Main Line Reform Temple.
Primary Classes – Community Visit to Gladwyne Fire Station
March 2007
Thursday, (3 p.m.-4 p.m.)
Friday, (12 noon-1 p.m.)
– Coordinator
We may need to schedule 4 visits due to increasing popularity. Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Spring Clothing Drive
April 2008
Sophia Gold – Coordinator
Benefits the Children’s Aid Society of PA
We will collect gently used adult & children’s clothing, household items, diapers and formula
Spring GMS Garden clean-up
Saturday, April X, 9-12 AM
Liz Zelov – Coordinator
GMS gardening team and Community Service join forces to clean up our beautiful grounds for the spring.
Special events
Alex’ Lemonade Stands during Fall Family Festival
Ginger Levy - Coordinator
Collection of new pillow cases for Laurel House during Movie Night
Theresa Rodack (tsr22@aol.com) - Coordinator