Blown Away!

When I walked into the District Administration Center this afternoon with my kids and 2 others to help stuff school supplies for families in need in Liberty, I was completely blown away by all of the supplies sitting on the shelves!! I wish I would have brought my camera because I was absolutely in shock of how all of you came out to support our community. It was amazing to see all of the supplies and the women who collected all of the supplies from all of you said they had already given much of it away, so what we were seeing wasn't even all of it.

All I can say, is this little grassroots effort proved that with the help of many, we made a HUGE difference for Liberty and the children who needed some extra help to start the school year off right.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for contributing, thank you for spreading the word, and thanks for making a difference!!

Progress Update

As you all know, the tax-free weekend is coming up for school supplies, so if you haven't had a chance to contribute to this effort, it's not too late to do so! Please remember to drop off any contributions by Friday, August 14 to Becky at the District Administration Center (650 Conistor, Liberty, MO).

We've had some wonderful donations come in and all of our families who requested assistance have been sponsored. A special thank you to those families who helped out in this way. One mother I had the opportunity to talk to was touched to the point of tears knowing that she was able to relieve this burden and worry. It's incredible to see our community coming together!

If you are wondering what we are in need of, please refer to either of the lists below. Thank you again!!

Update

First of all, let me say THANK YOU to all of you who have been so supportive of this endeavor. I have been blown away w/ the kind hearts of so many Liberty folks!!

As many of you may have seen through QuickNews, Liberty Public Schools has mobilized a centralized effort to collect and distribute school supplies to those who need it. Our donations will most definitely go towards this cause! It is exciting to see everyone working together for children that really need the help.

You can choose to participate by donating from the Project Bluejay list below or from the list the school district put out in QuickNews (see below for that list). The drop-off point stays the same (District Administration Center ~ 650 Conistor ~ Liberty). Any way you choose to participate will be greatly appreciated!

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QuickNews Information - (email from the Liberty District)
SCHOOL SUPPLY NEEDS
Do you have a child that is in need of school supplies? Several community groups and individuals have been busy collecting supplies to help makesure that many of our students start the school year with the necessary learning materials. To access these materials, please contact your child’sschool counselor or social worker.
Looking to donate supplies? Due to the economy, many students in our district are in need of school supplies. If you or a group is interested in collecting school supplies, feel free to drop them off at the LPS District Administration Center (South Entrance) anytime between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. These supplies will then be distributed to Liberty students through our counselors and social workers. Please refer to the school supply list below when making a purchase. Questions? Please contact Heddie Leger, District Guidance and Counseling Secretary, at 736-7045 or hleger@liberty.k12.mo.us

Supply List:
· # 2 pencils
· Box -colored pencils
· Box -thick markers – washable
· Ruler
· Box of crayons
· Wide-ruled spiral notebook
· Folder with two-pockets and brads
· Bottle of glue and/or glue sticks
· Pair of 5” scissors
· Loose leaf paper
· Pencil Box (Elementary Schools)
· Pencil Pouch(Middle/Junior/Secondary Schools)
· Black/Blue pens (Middle/Junior/Secondary Schools)

First Day Report

Wow! What an incredible first day of this school supply drive! In this first day alone, we had a $100 donation (by 9:00 a.m.), a donation of 10 backpacks, 2 students sponsored, and countless other commitments from area families. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and we are so grateful for everyone who is participating!

Another thing that has been amazing is the response from people I don't even know. The initial email and this website has been distributed to your friends, neighbors, and families-THANK YOU!! Please continue to forward this blog address to anyone who might be interested.

Please see the post below for how you can get involved. Please direct any questions to me (sue_wager@yahoo.com or #792-8659). Thank you again!!

*Project Bluejay School Supply is not affiliated with LPS.

Let's Help!

Dear Friends and Liberty Community Members:

As we know, the start of the '09/'10 school year is days away. Many of our own children are anxiously anticipating their new teacher, new classmates, and new beginnings. Unfortunately, not all children and parents are feeling this way. Due to the economic downturn, more Liberty-area families are searching for assistance to purchase school supplies this year.

After hearing this was a need, I felt compelled to action. It would be easy to donate a few items to help complete a backpack for a family in need.

Please join me in spending a few extra dollars on school supplies this year. It's even a great way to involve your own children by using this experience to help instill the value of helping and loving others. Please spread this link to any of your own friends and family who might be interested.

Thanks for stopping in and we appreciate any and all help you can give!!!
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All donations can be dropped of by Friday, August 14 to Becky K. at the Liberty School District Administration Center (650 Conistor). If you know someone who needs assistance, please have them contact Sue Wager at #816-792-8659 (or sue_wager@yahoo.com) to be put on the list.

Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Please see the list under the alphabetical list for more items that are needed. Cash donations are also welcome (see list below of what monetary donations will be used for). This alpha listing is only a guide, feel free to donate anything you are interested in.

Last Name begins w/:
A-C :: 160-200 count Kleenex &/or Fiskars 5" scissors

D-F :: 24 count or 48 count crayons &/or Pink Erasers &/or 1-inch hardback 3 ring binders

G-I :: Plastic pencil boxes&/or 8 count Washable (Crayola) thick classic markers

J-L :: Dry erase markers (chisel tip) &/or Colored pencils

M-O :: 12-#2 pencils &/or wide ruled notebooks

P-R :: 100 count Composition notebooks (black marbled cover) &/or Clorox wipes

S-T :: Copy paper &/or Pocket folders (plastic or regular)

U-W :: Yellow highlighters &/or Pocket folders w/ brads (plastic or regular)

X-Z :: 4 oz. or 8 oz. Elmer's Glue &/or glue sticks &/or 3x3 post-it notes

Misc. other requested items:
Backpacks
Black Sharpies
GermEx (w/ pump)
Watercolor paints
Red Pens

Cash donations to be used for:
Backpacks
Kindergarten rest mats
Junior High supplies (gym clothes, calculators, etc.)
Specialized materials (supplies that are specific to particular schools and grades)

If you and your family are interested in sponsoring a particular child (whose name will remain anonymous), please contact Sue Wager at #816-792-8659 or sue_wager@yahoo.com.

*Project BLUEJAY School Supplies is not affliated with LPS.