Students Give Time to Great Causes

The spirit of giving was in full swing as our students and faculty came together this semester to help people in need. TOY DRIVES Though the combined efforts of the National Junior Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Upper School Student Council

and our Faculty, Country Day was able to deliver toys to The Queen Louise Children’s Home, Kingshill Headstart, Bethlehem House and the Women’s Coalition. Ms. Vasquez, as Mrs. Claus, was our official messenger.

RAFFLE FOR CASA Our first, second and third graders held a raffle for prizes donated by the faculty. They were able to raise over $450.00 for this great cause.

VICARE AIDS WALK
CDS was honored as the team with the most participants and the team that raised the most money!

7th GRADE GIVES 100 BOOKS
Seventh grade students read 100 books in October and November and thorough Scholastic Books were able to donate 100 books to kids who have none.

PENNIES FOR CASA
Our chapter of the National Honor Society pitched in for CASA this year by building a wishing well. Parents, students and faculty were encouraged to make a wish and give to this great cause!

NJHS HOSTS HALLOWEEN PARTY
The National Junior Honor Society spent time at the Queen Louise Children’s Home celebrating Halloween. These 8th and 9th graders raised the funds by selling, packaging and delivering “Boo-Grams” at the school. Some of the events at the party were face painting, bobbing for apples, a pinata full of candy and for lunch -- pizza!

STUDENTS DONATE THEIR ART TO CASA
Seven CDS students were selected to donate artwork for the CASA program’s Holiday Greeting Cards this year.

FOOD DRIVE FOR MY BROTHER'S TABLE
Food was collected by the entire school for several weeks to give to My Brother's Table to help with needs over the holidays.