Give the Gift of Learning

The Holiday Season is now upon us and in the spirit of Christmas many are pondering over the gift of giving. Giving to the poor in our community, giving to local churches and non-profits, giving to friends and to our families.

However, there is one way of giving that until recently I had not thought about in the same way, giving to our children by giving to the school.

Parents are usually asked to give to the school through a fundraiser, a book-sale or other organized event. Those things are all wonderful but what if we just gave to our school for the sake of giving and not because someone organized it.

My wife and I were talking that we currently tithe regularly at our church, give to local charities and support a child overseas. Why do we not support our child's school in the same way.

Wascher Elementary currently has two donation funds set up, a book fund and a needy student fund. You can also make a donation directly to your child's classroom or ask if there are other special needs that the school has that you may want to help with.

The donations are tax-deductible and will go directly to the area that you specify. So, during this Holiday Season as you are contemplating the gifts you will be giving consider your child's education. Consider a donation to Wascher.

The teachers and staff give everyday to our kids, and we are greatful for all they do. Let us show our support in the ways that we can. Some can give time, some can give supplies, some can give notes of appreciation and some can give financially.