SPECIAL PROJECT

     This year, as in years past, my classes are writing to soldiers 
stationed in Afghanistan. Each of my language arts classes 
has one soldier we have adopted for this year. We have written 
letters, and now we want to send packages to them. I feel very 
strongly that this is an excellent way for students to be involved 
and to think beyond themselves. I respectfully ask for your support 
in this project.
     We are now collecting items for our first packages to be sent, 
hopefully, within the next two weeks. I have listed below the types 
of items that I'm told these soldiers love to receive. We will also 
collect money for shipping. It costs approximately $15 to send each 
package, so if you prefer to make a small donation, that would also 
be very much appreciated. If you know of something I should 
add to our list of things to bring, please let me know.

     Again, I thank you for your generosity and participation. 

     Mrs. Giffin

beef jerky
facial wipes
dental floss (on the little white plastic picks)
toothpaste
chapstick (the moisturizing kind)
banana chips or any freeze dried fruit packs
Crystal Light singles
trail mix (no chocolate or things that would melt)
tuna packets
Red Vines/Twizzlers/Lifesavers - any candy that won't melt
Current popular magazines (Texas Monthly, People, etc.)
New DVDs and CDs
New paperback books