District , Community Together
Mansfield ISD ’ s annual Toys for Tots drive is a perfect Isabella is only one of approximately 50 ambassadors example of We Are Mansfield ISD Stronger Together , selected nationwide by the Toys for Tots organization . the district ’ s theme for the year , in action . In partnership She was initially selected in spring of 2023 because she is with the U . S . Marine Corps Reserve , every campus and department contributes to the annual toy drive , now in its 12th year in MISD .
Beginning in November , students and staff started collecting new , unwrapped toys or monetary donations . This year , MISD debuted Alma Martinez Intermediate School fifth-grader Isabella Ramos , the district ’ s first youth ambassador to champion the local toy drive .
“ I ’ m going to accept the challenge and donate as many toys as possible ,” Isabella said . “ But I can ’ t do this alone , I ’ m going to challenge all my fellow students to join me in being givers .”
Annual Celebration Brings
TOYS FOR TOTS COMMUNITY DRIVE AND HOLIDAY EVENT
Thursday , Nov . 30 5-10:30 p . m . Dr . Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts 1110 W . Debbie Lane Mansfield , TX 76063
an active member of the Mansfield community , her local church and was active with the Brenda Norwood Elementary Student Council when she was in fourth grade .
The community-wide toy collection culminates in the Toys for Tots Community Drive and Holiday Event , set for Thursday , Nov . 30 , from 5 - 10:30 p . m . at
the Dr . Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts . The annual celebration wouldn ’ t be possible without the collaboration of district departments , campuses , and community sponsors .
In preparation of the event , the Center for the Performing Arts staff works with Ben Barber Innovation Academy
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