Schools

RTMSD 'Giving Trees' to Help Many this Holiday Season

Penncrest and Springton Lake students learned the rewards of giving back through the districts Giving Tree program.

and students learned the rewards of giving back to those who are in need recently.

Throughout December, Giving Trees were set up at the two schools and with wish tags, asking for assistance with certain items or gifts this holiday. The 157 wish tags quickly disappeared from the trees as people chose them and delivered gifts to the schools for distribution to the wish tage families, who are all local residents.

Springton Lake Guidance Counselor Allison Harrison and Penncrest High School Teacher Jessica Anderson organized the large event and the thanks them for coordinating the efforts in their respective buildings.
 
School Social Worker Bernadette Dacanay will coordinate the anonymous distribution to the recipients. If you would like to contribute, Dacanay can be reached at 610-627-6197.

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