Look at this NOLA School

I am often in contact with a number of New Orleans schools, which we annually assist in the month of August, with regard to what is taking place throughout their school year. Just yesterday I received the Gregory Gator Elementary 'News' from their principal, Aldine Lockett. I want to share a small item from the 'News' that says much about the school, its students and faculty.

Here's the excerpt from the 'News.' "HandsON New Orleans has requested that schools participate in a can good drive that the organization is conducting October 1-23, 2010. Parents and students are asked to contribute as many can goods or dry goods that they can to benefit persons who were affected by the Gulf Oil spill. Students that bring can goods or dry goods will receive 1 GATOR Buck for each good that they bring each day until October 23, 2010. Please support this worthy cause."

I realize lots of students, throughout the country, support aid programs such as the above. However, what is noteworthy about Gregory pitching in to help HandsON is the fact that many of the students at Gregory are in need of support and assistance of various types. Here is a school, in need of our support, reaching out to others in need. I was struck by this thoughtful and selfless act on the part of everyone at the school. It is one of the many reasons why Schools Count Corp continues to bring school supplies to Gregory Elementary each and every August.

Dick