Purdy School staff and local businesses
donate books to students
Left to right: 1st Grade teacher, Chelsea Bennett; Elementary principal, Julie Dalton; Superintendent, Mindi Gates.
April 15, 2020
Purdy’s preschool through sixth grade students received a surprise in their supplemental education packets this week, thanks to the generosity of several local businesses. Purdy First Grade Teacher, Chelsea Bennett (pictured left), wanted to do something to keep her students engaged and reading during Purdy’s Wellness Break.
“As teachers we are doing our best to navigate a very difficult situation. It’s so hard. We miss our kids. I wanted to find a way to let our students know that they are loved and cared for and to keep their minds active in a fun way," she said.
After discussing her idea with Purdy Superintendent Mindi Gates (pictured right) and a local business owner, Bennett finalized a plan to purchase three new books for each Purdy Elementary student. Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton (pictured center) ordered, sorted and packaged the books for distribution.
She noted, “It was one of the most heartwarming jobs I’ve completed during the Wellness Break. Just knowing that our businesspeople treasure our students and want to help them through this difficult time brought tears to my eyes as I sorted through their new books.”
The Purdy Elementary staff wishes to thank the following businesses for their joint contribution of over $5,000 to enable them to put books in every student’s hands: RM Industries; Austin Hammen Trucking; Hayes Heating and Air; White’s Insurance; Farmers Mutual Insurance; Insurance Specialties; Schallert Seed Company; Eagle Logistics; Purdy Farm Center; First State Bank of Purdy; Innovative Natural Solutions; Norm’s Farms; Circle M Cattle Company; Mareth Enterprises; and Country Corner.
Purdy’s preschool through sixth grade students received a surprise in their supplemental education packets this week, thanks to the generosity of several local businesses. Purdy First Grade Teacher, Chelsea Bennett (pictured left), wanted to do something to keep her students engaged and reading during Purdy’s Wellness Break.
“As teachers we are doing our best to navigate a very difficult situation. It’s so hard. We miss our kids. I wanted to find a way to let our students know that they are loved and cared for and to keep their minds active in a fun way," she said.
After discussing her idea with Purdy Superintendent Mindi Gates (pictured right) and a local business owner, Bennett finalized a plan to purchase three new books for each Purdy Elementary student. Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton (pictured center) ordered, sorted and packaged the books for distribution.
She noted, “It was one of the most heartwarming jobs I’ve completed during the Wellness Break. Just knowing that our businesspeople treasure our students and want to help them through this difficult time brought tears to my eyes as I sorted through their new books.”
The Purdy Elementary staff wishes to thank the following businesses for their joint contribution of over $5,000 to enable them to put books in every student’s hands: RM Industries; Austin Hammen Trucking; Hayes Heating and Air; White’s Insurance; Farmers Mutual Insurance; Insurance Specialties; Schallert Seed Company; Eagle Logistics; Purdy Farm Center; First State Bank of Purdy; Innovative Natural Solutions; Norm’s Farms; Circle M Cattle Company; Mareth Enterprises; and Country Corner.
