October 6, 2021 Issue, Page 5 of 26

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Hometown Heroes | October 2021 PGS Hunter Community giving starts at school plement their classrooms with supplies Continued from page 4. bought out of pocket. Reach out to teachers to see which items they need notes on an iPad. The technol- and do your best to supply them. ogy is amazing and helped keep us. + Join the PTA or a similar school- going as much as possible during sanctioned organization. Many groups perform functions that facilitate strong the pandemic, but I have to admit connections between home and school. that I’m still a little old school. Joining and working with such or- I want my students to be able to ganizations can improve the school utilize technology, but I also want experience for everyone. al them to be able to do the math * Buy “Box Tops”-affiliated prod- without the aid of a computer or ucts, The Box Tops for Education pro- iPad,” Hunter said. gram donates $0.10 per box top label Hunter enjoys gardening with collected and submitted by schools her husband in her spare time, can- back to that school. More than 80,000 elementary ning to enjoy the garden’s bounty schools have eamed money through year-round and spending time the program to buy equipment and with their grandchildren. When people want to give back, operations, budgets are frequently be- of assignments, supervising children supplies. many look to support national chari- ing cut and schools may need all the at recess or lunch hours, serving as a Box Tops can be found on many dif- ‘ies and other causes that they hold help they can get. chaperone at school functions, or be- ferent food packages. hear and dear. Certainly these are This year the boundaries of the ing a coach or mentor for afterschool Treat the teacher. In addition to worthwhile causes. However, giving budget may be pushed even further activities. supporting Teacher Appreciation Days ack on a local level is a great way to as schools revamp their spaces and : Attend and participate in fundrais- and other school events, send in an help the people you see every day. implement certain safety protocols to ers. Fundraisers are essential to help uplifting note, snack or another way Schools are the heart of many com- confront the pandemic. offset costs for many special events of showing you appreciate his or her Inunities. Schoo! buildings may serve Now more than ever schools may and services for students. Whenever efforts. hs gathering spaces for sports practices need help. Here’s how to do just that. possible, give wisely through fund- Schools play integral roles in many 1 meetings for various organizations. - Volunteer your time, Find out ways raisers, communities, and efforts to give leven though schools are likely to re- you can volunteer time at school. This Provide supplies for class back can begin on campus or through ceive municipal funding for certain may be helping teachers make copies rooms. Teachers often have to sup- school-sponsored programs. Without those willing to teach our future generations and without those who help guide our children down paths to their dream careers, we would be lost. Vhaul youl 580-225-6554 918 N. Van Buren 723 S. Merritt Rd Elk City, OK 73644 Elk City, OK One of the largest metal suppliers between OKC and Amarillo www.janningwelding.com 580-225-6922 CUDD we PRESSURE CONTROL a