Wacona Supports Marines in Afghanistan

Wacona Elementary School is collecting items to send to a company of Marines currently stationed in Afghanistan.  This is a service project sponsored by students in the Wacona Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS).  NEHS reporter and 5^th grade student Brittney Carter says “We are very proud of our marines. We want to show them that we are thankful for what they are doing.”

In addition to bringing in items on the Marines’ wish list, Wacona students are writing letters and making cards to send the marines.  Honor Society students at Wacona have made posters to advertise this project and have decorated collection boxes.  They also made a large banner that is being signed by all the students in the school. The banner will be sent to Afghanistan along with the cards, letters, and boxes of donated items.

If any businesses or members of the community would like to contribute items from the wish list, please drop them off at Wacona’s office. We are collecting items throughout September and October.  Everything collected will be shipped on November 1 to ensure delivery by Thanksgiving.  Although they will be away from their families at Thanksgiving, the students at Wacona want to show this group of Marines that they are thankful to them for serving our country.

Marine Wish List

Baby Wipes                                       Beef Jerky

Shaving Cream                                   Dried Fruit

Ramen Noodles                                  Mixed Nuts

Hand Warmers                                   Granola Bars

Chapstick                                           Hard Candy

Chewing Gum                                     Microwave Popcorn

Baby Powder                                      Nail Files

Energy Bars                                        Sunflower Seeds

Q-Tips                                                 Hot Sauce

Travel Size Kleenex                  

Peanut Butter/Crackers

Individual Flavored Drink Mix

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