{"id":3733,"date":"2015-05-14T10:46:19","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T14:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/?p=3733"},"modified":"2015-05-15T14:31:23","modified_gmt":"2015-05-15T18:31:23","slug":"parkway-elementary-makes-sizable-donation-to-foodbank-of-southeastern-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/parkway-elementary-makes-sizable-donation-to-foodbank-of-southeastern-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkway Elementary makes sizable donation to Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parkway Elementary School selected the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia as the recipient of their school wide community service project for 2015. Working in collaboration with the Cheesecake Factory, a Partner in Education, PTA and school staff, $885 was raised to donate to the Foodbank to assist families in the Hampton Roads area.<\/p>\n

Parkway\u2019s Family Engagement Coordinator Karen Clevinger helped to organize the project and couldn\u2019t be more proud of the efforts of those who worked together to support such a meaningful cause.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe held a silent auction for the first time in Parkway\u2019s history and it was a huge hit with our families. Teachers and staff created beautiful themed baskets that were not only fun but had educational value as well,\u201d says Clevinger.<\/p>\n

For example, the literacy team and math specialists created the Cookies and Bookies<\/em> basket. This basket included everything needed to have a great family time in the kitchen while students were practicing their measuring skills, following directions and showing off their reading abilities.<\/p>\n

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Parent Alonzo Shaw took home the Cookies and Bookies basket.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Parkway couldn\u2019t wait to present the donation to Scott Richards, Product Sourcing Manager at the Foodbank.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery dollar collected enables us to provide three meals for those in need,\u201d\u00a0Richards said. \u201cIt\u2019s special to see everyone pitching in to help the community. None of us knows when it could be one of us or our kids that might need some assistance one day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Partners in Education, Chick-fil-A and the Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union, as well as other local businesses also made contributions to the silent auction to help make the event a great success.<\/p>\n

With Partners and Volunteers in Education serving as role models, schools are able to provide opportunities for students to see the value of giving back to our community through service projects.<\/p>\n

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Pictured left to right are Scott Richards, Foodbank of Southestern Virginia, Scott Kell, PTA President, Felicia Mayo, the Cheesecake Factory and Parkway Principal Toni Diggs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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