AROUND CAMPUS
Operation Gratitude and Ronald McDonald House
The PA Community Service Committee supported two initiatives in the winter / spring : Operation Gratitude and Ronald McDonald House . For Operation Gratitude , boys honored the frontline workers and first responders who keep our communities safe by submitting letters and / or drawings of gratitude . The Ronald McDonald House initiative entailed purchasing items off the Amazon wish list in support of families whose children are undergoing treatment for cancer .
COCI Kindergarten Parent Visit
Kindergartners “ visited ” markets throughout Southeast Asia when class mom Nadia Arumugam stopped by virtually to read the book Market Day to Ms . Rossiter ’ s class . The boys loved learning about the typical foods and wares sold in the markets of a number of countries including The Philippines , Malaysia , Laos , Cambodia , and Thailand .
The book read-aloud and discussion is an initiative by our Parents Association ’ s Committee on Community and Inclusion ( COCI ) that invites parents to read a book , which shares their family ’ s cultural traditions . COCI is devoted to nurturing a strong sense of community among Saint David ’ s families , broadening all students ’ knowledge of various cultures and traditions , and engaging them in activities reflecting the diversity of the country we live in . Thanks to COCI Committee Co-Chairs Maria Suarez and Kavita Dolan for creating this special , personal way for our boys to learn about the different cultures and customs of their fellow classmates !
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