With scissors and tape and crayons and paper and glue and stickers and markers all strewn about, another third grader greeting card is being crafted to acknowledge a special event.
Throughout the year, Mrs. Groh’s third graders set time aside from reading, writing, and arithmetic to help the community celebrate events, big and small.
If a new baby is announced at ASA, a stack of handmade welcome cards are bundled together and gifted to the family.
When a visitor shares their time and talent with us, we craft a set of beautiful thank you cards and mail them off to them in appreciation.
Sympathy and prayers are shared with people who lose a loved one.
Teachers receive a birthday card to celebrate their special day.
During Advent, festive Christmas cards are mailed to the seniors of the four parishes. Easter cards are mailed to the seniors, as well, in the spring.
The third graders love crafting and creating, but more, they love receiving a word of gratitude for their work. Every year we receive a spattering of mail thanking us for the gift of our time and craftiness. It’s a special moment when the kids are affirmed for thinking of others.
“It makes me proud to get a response from someone who got one of my cards,” Weston beams.
“I just feel happy!” says Lena … and she adds #smileyface
“I have joy making cards for others,” Justin says.
“It’s a nice thing we do,” smiles Remi.
“It makes me happy,” says Grayson.
“I feel generous,” announces Kasia with a huge smile.
“It’s nice to hear that they had a good day,” says Thatcher.
“I feel really proud and happy to make gifts,” Mae commented.
“I’m so grateful to help others! I just say ‘Amen’,” says Vincent.
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