Cottage Lane Donates

 By Mrs. Acito

This year our Student Advisory Committee (SAC) began the year by holding class elections to determine a representative and a class alternate.  It was exciting to run for SAC as our country was involved in a riveting presidential election. Our students declared their desire to be part of SAC, made speeches to their classmates, and posted hand made posters in the hallway.  At our initial meeting on October 3^rd we decided to participate in the Pajama Program.

The Pajama Program is a non profit organization that provides new, warm pajamas and books to children in the United States and around the world, many who are waiting and hoping to be adopted.  When we found out there was a Rockland Chapter we were hooked.  We began collecting new pajamas in November with our pick up date, Friday, December 5^th.  At first, we declared December 5^th PAJAMA DAY at Cottage Lane and anyone who donated could wear their PJ’s to school.  When we recognized the generosity of the entire Cottage Lane community including staff and our neighbors at Greenbush, we invited everyone to wear their favorite pajamas to school.  Our greatest gift was the donation we made of hundreds of pajamas to this valuable organization.

Our upcoming projects will represent our interest in preserving our school and the surrounding area.  We are hoping to formalize a SAC initiative that will help us to push recycling efforts and “going green.” We are even collecting Book of the Month titles for next year that will emphasize our commitment. Stay tuned. . .