Snowflakes for Sand Hook Elementary School Kids

fattypattybinger
fattypattybinger Posts: 337
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The Conneticut PTSA is requesting help for the kids who will be returning back to Sand Hook Elementary School.
They are reaching out to the USA for help to make snowflakes to put on the building of the school so when the kids come back after Christmas break the will come back to a Winter Snowflake Building. They said they don't have to be the same be creative, no snowflake is alike. This is a project anybody can do. This is great for kids to do over Christmas Break. They are accepting them till January 12, 2012

Here is the address
Conneticut PTSA
60 Connolly Parkway
Building 12 Suite 103
Hamden, CT 06514

My children are going to be doing this during Christmas break. My school age children do know what happened and asked what could they do. This is something they can do. This is something everybody can do. We all might not have extra cash but we all can make a snowflake. We are also doing this at Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. Please pass this on. Please put it on your Facebook friends. Have your family do them after or before Christmas Dinner.
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  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I can drive by Hamden tonight on my way back from work... Thanks for the notice, I'll let people know. Out whole state (and beyond) is really suffering right now.
  • mdcjmom
    mdcjmom Posts: 597 Member
    Bump!
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Maybe I read it wrong but I thought that they were going to go back to an unused school 7 miles away? Great idea though, thanks for posting.
  • Miss_dannii
    Miss_dannii Posts: 1,351 Member
    Just bumping x
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    Maybe I read it wrong but I thought that they were going to go back to an unused school 7 miles away? Great idea though, thanks for posting.

    I hope they don't have to return to that same school.....
  • SBerrio
    SBerrio Posts: 37 Member
    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!
    I HAVE PRINTED THIS OUT AND PASSED ALONG TO MY FRIENDS AND COWORKERS.
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    A friend who is a PTA President sent out the notice.. All I know they are requesting Snowflakes. I don't know what school they will be doing it they just are requesting the Snowflakes. It is also on the internet if you want to google it for more information. I am just trying to get the word out. I know people from all over the world will show their support. Thanks.
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    What kind of snowlfakes? For inside the school or outside? So many options. Could be styrofoam or maybe posterboard, construction paper. My daughter and I will have some arts and crafts to keep us busy next week!!! Great idea!
  • _skittybang
    _skittybang Posts: 970 Member
    I can drive by Hamden tonight on my way back from work... Thanks for the notice, I'll let people know. Out whole state (and beyond) is really suffering right now.

    Right down the street from me - I'll get on this for sure.

    And those wondering - they are not going back to the school but several classes will be spread out at different locations.
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    bump
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    Please don't be upset for my error. This is for the students of Sand Hook. This is just hard for everybody. I didn't mean they would be returning to the school. Just wanting to put the post out. Thanks
  • AdoraK
    AdoraK Posts: 724 Member
    Thanks for posting.

    I think my kids would like to do this also.
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    It doesn't matter what kind of snowflake.
  • samanthawarren
    samanthawarren Posts: 120
    Thanks for posting. I will have my kids make some while on vacation. We can drop them off when we get back.
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    It wasn't really specific. They said the kids will be coming back to a whole school decorated with snowflakes. It wasn't specific about inside or out. But I imagine it will be both. I am sure there will be more information to come but any snowflake will help.
  • Rachielous
    Rachielous Posts: 80 Member
    http://www.ctpta.org/SANDY-HOOK-FUND.html
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Kids and I are doing this during break.
  • oOMusicBabii
    oOMusicBabii Posts: 494
    BUMP. I love the idea of this...I know the kids will appreciate it. I've got a lot of felt and beads around so I'll get creative with those.
  • Becoming_A_Butterfly
    Becoming_A_Butterfly Posts: 2,534 Member
    According to this, the students are not returning to the same school, but the CT PTA wants to decorate the school they will be going to like a "winter wonderland".

    http://news.fredericksburg.com/chalkboard/2012/12/18/send-snowflakes-to-sandy-hook/

    http://ridgefield.patch.com/articles/ptas-organize-sandy-hook-drive-for-snowflakes-funds

    Thank you for posting this. I would love to make snowflakes with my stepchildren for this school.
  • juliepoe208
    juliepoe208 Posts: 22 Member
    Hi, I actually sent this to my son's elementary school principal and 3rd grade teacher to see if they can make it a project (here in Virginia) and send it to them in time for Christmas. All of us here in King George are thinking of them and praying for them. We will get what we can together.
    Thanks,
    Julie, King George, VA
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    Thanks everybody for help with this topic.
  • ilovemybuggy
    ilovemybuggy Posts: 1,584 Member
    What an amazing thing to do! Bump!
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    Love this! I'll do something...I'm in Michigan, but I've had so much trouble sending my boys to school every day. I can't help but look at their pictures every day and crying for their loss. I'd love to do some snowflakes for them.
  • jenready
    jenready Posts: 2,658 Member
    bump
  • Bridget28152723
    Bridget28152723 Posts: 372 Member
    I really want for me and my kids to do this!! your talking about snowflakes from felt or paper , right? I keep thinking that this could happen at my kids school, and every time I put them on the bus I hug them and tell them I love them because im thinking, what if? I hate thinking so negativly. I will be doing this , thank you so much !
  • _Wits_
    _Wits_ Posts: 1,286 Member
    Bump...I love this!


    My husband will be so excited to be able to make some more Star Wars snowflakes...especially for this cause! (I'll make some of the non-geek variety :wink: )

    ♥♥♥
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    Craft stores (and Walmart) have foam paper project kits and I've even seen Snowflake/Snowmen cut outs that can be used with glitter glue and all kinds of things. That's what we'll make! I'm really excited about this!!!
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Bump....saving address
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    I just shared it on FB too

    http://www.ctpta.org/About-CT-PTA/SANDY-HOOK-FUND.html
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    I would make any kind of snowflake you want. We are going to use any material we can find. Empty Milk gallons, Empty 2 liter bottles. My 9 year old also said she can use a Capri Sun pouch and cut it up. We like to recycle. So just imagine what you can use.
    Lots of dollar stores right know have lots of glitter glue in stock. You could also use any Christmas Cards you have received also. We are going to cut them up after Christmas Dinner. We are also going to use our wrapping paper after we unwrap our presents. We always have paper plates around as well. I hope these suggestions help. I would also appreciate any ideas as well.

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