Monday Moment:

In the spirit of giving, I wanted to share a little bit about the amazing Christmas Angel Program we have here at Perry Central Community Schools.  This program started in the late 70's by Joyce Williams when she started fixing up gently used toys for needy students.  In the 80's, Karen Kelly, Mary Jo Carter and Sheila Lamon-Borden started shopping for needy families with money from an anonymous donor. Today, this program continues to grow.  Our own students, faculty & staff and community members raise enough money to make sure our program is a success.  I think you will be surprised by these numbers:

 - 159:  The number of students who will benefit from the Christmas Angel Program at Perry Central
- 150: The number of Clarksville TJ Max employees that donate $100 to make sure each student has a nice bag for their gifts
- 159: The number of tooth brushes and tooth paste tubes donated from a local dentist.
- 240:  The number of individuals benefiting from a food basket from the Perry Central Community thanks to the food drive and donations from Kiwanis and Perry Central FFA.  Families receive toiletries, canned foods, packaged foods, cereal, peanut butter, potatoes, fresh fruit,  etc.
- $15,000: The amount of money donated (either through gifts or cash) to help provide gifts and necessary items for needy families.
- Immeasurable: The gratitude and love felt by everyone because of your kindness.

Perry Central Community Schools is a true family; taking care of each other in times of need.  As the history of the program suggests, the culture of generosity runs deep among many generations.  Truly, giving to others is a way to find true happiness.  I know we have a lot of happy, full hearts this Christmas!

Important Dates:  
December 12 - School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. / Fed-Ex groups and parents invited to Pour Haus 6:30 p.m.

December 15th - Varsity Girls Basketball @ Orleans  5:30 p.m.

December 16th - Boys Varsity Basketball @ Home vs. Springs Valley  5:30 p.m.

December 17th - Girls Holiday Tournament @ South Spencer

December 19th - Christmas Coffee & Conversations 6:30 p.m./ Final Exams

December 20th - Faculty Meeting 7:30 a.m./ Faculty/Staff Lunch/ Final Exams