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Second grade students at Scales prepare to ship boxes of candy to soldiers in Iraq

Second grade students at Scales Elementary School are helping to lift the spirits of United States soldiers serving in Iraq.  The children recently collected more than 10 pounds of left-over Halloween candy and shipped it to soldiers stationed in Baghdad. 

The effort was part of an annual service project by the second grade students at Scales.  "It was wonderful to see the children bringing in bag after bag," says Scales Elementary teacher Sue Ellen Landa.  "We ended up with 17 boxes of candy!"

The boxes were sent to Colonel Elliott Bales, whose cousin has a daughter at Scales.  In a letter to his cousin, Colonel Bales writes, "The troopers are loving the candy.  You have brought a smile and a moment of happiness to each of us." 

According to Colonel Bales, the United States Army even found a special way to honor the students' generosity.  "As a result of the school's incredible support of our troops," writes Colonel Bales.  "The Director of Operations CJ3 has directed that a flag be flown over the US Embassy in honor of Scales Elementary School."

Colonel Elliott Bales (middle) poses with some of his fellow soldiers in Iraq

In addition to sending candy, the students at Scales also wrote letters to Colonel Bales and asked him about the war and about the daily activities of soldiers in Iraq.  Colonel Bales responded by telling the students how the United States Army is helping to rebuild the country and make it safer for Iraqi families. 

As for the students at Scales, this experience has taught them the importance of reaching out to the men and women who risk their lives for our freedom.  It's a lesson their teacher is happy her students have learned. "This has been a fantastic learning experience for all of us."

Important Dates

Tuesday-Friday, December 16-19, First Semester Exams

Friday, December 19, End of First Semester

December 22-January 5,No School due to Winter Holiday

Tuesday, January 6, First Student Day of Second Semester

Monday, January 19, No School due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, February 16, No School for Students due to Professional Development

Friday, March 13, End of Third Quarter Grading Period

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