Dear Fair Grove Families,
We are excited to participate in the Shoeboxes for Soldiers campaign again this year. We will be collecting items and filling boxes here at school to send to soldiers this holiday season. In order to get the boxes sent out on time to reach soldiers overseas before Christmas, please send all items to your child’s classroom by Thursday, December 2nd. We will have a $1 camo day fundraiser on November 18th to help assist with shipping costs.
The following is a list of suggested items soldiers enjoy, as well as a few items that are not allowed. Please use this list to guide your donations:
Healthcare
Body lotion, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Band-Aids, Surgical tape, Gauze, Tylenol, Tums, Allergy/cold medicine, Gold Bond foot powder, Lotriman Ultra, baby wipes, sun block, Chapstick, Deodorant, Razors, Eye-Drops, Ben Gay, Icy Hot, Q-tips (Also consider putting together a supply box for a female soldier).
Snacks
Beef jerky, Dried-fruit, Pop-Tarts, Hard Candy, Mixed Nuts, Granola Bars, Fruit Roll-ups, Ramen noodles, Tuna in a pouch, Gum, Mints, Powdered Drink Mixes, Water Flavor enhancers, Nonperishable food items.
Morale and Supply
AA and AAA batteries, Board Games, Word-Search Books, Sudoku Puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s, Pens and Pencils, Handheld Games, Duct tape, Electrical tape, Super glue, Flip-flops, White socks, Hats, Gloves and Blankets.
NO GLASS, HOMEMADE ITEMS OR PORK PRODUCTS PER CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.
NO GLASS OR AEROSOL PER POSTAL REGULATIONS.
Thank you so much for helping us show our appreciation to our military heroes this holiday season!
Sincerely,
Fair Grove Elementary Staff