Oakwood schools collecting, donating supplies to Trotwood Madison students

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Oakwood Schools are helping Trotwood Madison Early Learning Center students affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes by collecting, donating 400 filled backpacks.

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“Many families in the areas were touched by the tornadoes and have enough on their plates to get their home up and running right now. I thought we could make the burden a bit lighter, it would be helpful,” Smith Elementary first-grade teacher Mary Linzmeier said.

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Anyone can donate a filled backpack, an empty backpack or any of the needed supplies. Donations can be dropped off from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the blacktop area of Smith Elementary, 1701 Shafor Blvd.

Needed supplies include:

  • Early reader book
  • 1 Box Flash Cards, Assorted
  • 1 Package Construction Paper, Pad, 9" × 12", 50-count
  • 1 notebook, wide-ruled, 70-count
  • 1 Sharpener, Pencil, Double Barrel, Canister
  • 2 Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, .28 oz.
  • 1 Box Crayons, 24 count
  • 1 dozen Pencils, #2, Unsharpened, All Wood
  • 2 Erasers, Pink, Large
  • 1 Box Markers, 10 count, Washable, Wide-Tipped
  • 1 Pair Scissors, 5 1/4″, Blunt Tip
  • 4 Pencils, Beginner, w/Eraser
  • 1 Box Facial Tissues
  • 1 Container of disinfectant wipes

If you have any questions, contact Linzmeier at linzmeier.mary@oakwoodschools.org.

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