As we celebrate the caring nature of our school community this Valentine’s Day, please consider helping to alleviate food insecurity for some SCES families. Spring break is around the corner, and we need to collect 70 gift cards for families by Friday, April 1.
Thanks to your support during the Salamander Stride, we've been able to purchase coats, clothing, and school supplies for students in need. However, as a PTA we're discouraged from purchasing and distributing gift cards because of potential tax and tracking issues.
If you're able to donate a $25 gift card (or a gift card in any amount) from grocery stores such as Safeway, Giant, Costco, or Target, please place the card(s) in an envelope and drop them off on school days--clearly marked to the attention of Ms. Check--or mail them to:
Sligo Creek Elementary School
Attn: Jessica Check
500 Schuyler Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
You can also send funds via Venmo or Zelle directly to Laura Fruge:
Venmo: @Laura-Fruge
Zelle: 202-256-4874
Laura will purchase grocery gift cards to share (receipts provided upon request).
Gift cards are distributed to families once in the Fall and once in the Spring, and then as needed during the school year.
If you or your family can benefit from a gift card, please contact Ms. Check at Jessica_Check@mcpsmd.org or Mme. Johnston at Jeanne_K_Johnston@mcpsmd.org.
Thank you for contributing in so many ways to our community!
*Speaking of which, from parachuting sharks to puppy pencils, you shared more than 40 boxes of adorable Valentines with students to hand out at school today. Thanks so much!