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Ms. Nave's 6th grade class at Central Elementary got into the service spirit by extensively cleaning the school's playground. Hopefully, the students will take this attitude and apply it to their own yards, homes, etc.

In November the class collected personal items, cleaning supplies, canned food and boxed items for a local family at Thanksgiving. They learned that, even though they are young, they can still help other people. They also learned to come together as a group.

This club also collected items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, lotion, baby wipes, shaving cream, gum, candy, beef jerky, socks, and T-shirts to send to the 730th QM Troop. They enjoyed showing their American spirit and helping the troops.

Ms. Carr's 5th grade class at Central Elementary School pulled weeds and planted flower bulbs in front of the school in the Character Education Garden.

In November they made a Thanksgiving care box for a family in need. They collected non-perishable food items and personal items. They reflected through group discussions, project reports, and pictures. They learned "the true meaning ofr the 4-H colors. White which symbolizes purity and high ideas, because this was a project that touched our hearts. Green which represents youth, which we are."

The club also had a bake sale to raise money for hte 730th QM Troop. They learned that they and support our troops and nation, even though they are not old enough to serve in the military.

Sharon Hipshire's class at Russellville Intermediate collected food for Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society. They learned what it means to share, be responsible, and help animals without a home.

The club also had a conservation project. They collected 60 empty gallon milk jugs to show that each person uses 60 gallons of water a day. They displayed the jugs for the entire school to see and then recycled the jugs at the end of the project. They learned math and science skills.

The club also learned about conservation and the environment as they had an on-going recycling project in the classroom.

This group collected clothes for the Cease Shelter. They learned to help those who need it.

At Christmas the 4-H'ers donated money for the Angel Tree and the Holiday Hope Fund. They realized that it is always good to share and help others.

The club members also collected coats for the cold. They were glad they participated.

The 4-Him 4-H Club planned a Christmas party for the homeschool group and made Christmas cards for Heritage Nursing Home. They also had a play and an auction for Angel Tree at the same time. They learned about budgeting for a party and began to care more for the seniors at the home.

In February the club planned a Valentine's Day party for the home school group of 50 families and made tray favors for Heritage Nursing Home. They learned organization skills and how to coordinate different people and materials.

The club taught more than 100 people about fire safety. They learned leadership and organization skills by planning the fire safety day and communication skills in teaching.

The Spoone 4-H club at Fairview made cards to send to U.S. troops stationed overseas. The club members felt good about helping someone and making a difference.

This club also made tray favors for the patients at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. They enjoyed helping make people feel better.

The club collected canned good to help the hungry. This project helped them learn how to do things for other people.

Debbie Hulick's 4-H club at Fairview Marguerite collected canned goods to donate to Central Services. The 4-H'ers became aware that there are people who are less fortunate and that they could help them.

In November they made turkey tray favors for the people at a local nursing home. They used their creativity skills to do this project. They reflected by discussing how lonely some of the people feel. The project made the young people more aware of this.

The club wrote Christmas cards to soldiers in Iraq. They became more aware of how the servicemen might be feelings while away from home.

Club members sorted old books, cleaned them, and straightened the basement of hte school. The books were given to students to take home and use. They learned organization skill, teamwork, and spatial relations as they learned to make room for all the books. They also learned to find copyright dates in books and how to sort by grade level and subject.

The Killian 5th grade 4-H club at Fairview Marguerite made paper scarecrow tray favors for people in the local hospital. They learned art skills and about caring for others.

The club collected cans for Central Services. They learned teamwork as they worked together to feed hungry people in their community.

In December the club wrote Christmas cards for soldiers. They learned about writing a friendly letter/card and empathy for people away from their families at Christmas.

The Lincoln County Homeschool 4-H Group participated in many service projects over the course of the school year.

At Christmas, the club decorated and filled goody bags, which they delivered as the sang Christmas carols for residents at a retirement home. They also set up a rabbit petting area andassisted with writing Christmas cards.

In January they wrote letters to a unit of soldiers in Iraq. They also signed up to "adopt" a soldier and write to him for a set length of time, regardless of whether there was a response or not. They felt sad that there was such a long list of soldiers in a foreign country who were not getting any mail. They were glad they could help even by writing a small note.

In February, the group made a Valentine delivery in which the club met and made valentines for residents of the local retirement home and then delivered personally. Serving is fun!

In March, they organized a bake sale for 4-H. Half the proceeds back to the Literacy Council and half toward funding their National Youth Service Project Day in April.

In April, the group worked with the 4-H Honor Club to put together Project Fresh Air (their events for National Youth Service Day). Their service included decorating, gardening and cooking for shut-ins and for the Service Learning reception.The group felt like they had made a difference in the community and did a very good job.

The Lincoln County 4-H Honor Club was busy with service projects throughout the year.

In November they collected items for Junior's House, a non-profit child advocacy center in Lincoln County. They collected everything from empty shoe boxes to curtains. They learned that things they might normally throw away can find new life in waiting areas or be used a play or craft items.

In December they collected canned food for the Good Sam food closet. They also collected dog food for the Humane Society. They learned that they can make a larger impact by combining their efforts.

In January they wrote letters to one unit of soldiers stationed in Iraq. They also signed up to write to a specific soldier as a personal project. They felt it was a "duty and privilege to encourage our troops overseas."

In March they worked in conjunction with the Literacy Council to sponsor Literacy Day. They displayed books and explained to visitors that families could get a free book if the parents agreed to read the book to the child. The group learned to encourage reading and that serving is a way of being part of the community and making a difference.

For Easter, each member of the club put together and donated a small Easter basket to an area charity.

In April the club met at the Extension office and used the Sew Much Fun sewing lab to cut, pin, and stitch 40 reversible vests for State 4-H Congress.

Also in April, the club helped with a "road block" to collect money for Junior's House. They held signs to alert motorists to the project, while adults collected money.

Mrs. Young's 4-H club at East Elementary conducted several project throughout the school year.

In October, they brought in milk jugs, cut them in half, dyed them orange, and glued handmade bats on them. Then they gave the baskets to children in a local day care to use for trick-or-treating.

In November, the 4-H'ers made goody bags for all the workers in the school. They included tags that said "We appreciate all that you do."

In December, the club brought in things for soldiers, including envelopes, wet wipes, and other items. Then they mailed boxes to the soliders overseas.

The group also had another project in December. They collected food for the animals at the Humane Society.

In January, the young people collected food for RIFA and then sent it in.

Through their various projects, these 4-H'ers have learned how to help others and how to show appreciation for people. They are excited about their service and that they were able to help others.

The Cooper 4-H Club at Thelma Barker Elementary School participated several service projects throughout the year.

In October, the group made cards and collected money to purchase a gift for a classmate who had surgery.

In November, the club made cards for Veteran's Day and sent them to a local Veteran's Hospital. They learned the importance of freedom and appreciating those who have fought for that freedom.

In December, the group collected money for the Humane Society and realized "as a group that even small amounts of money given by many can accomplish a lot." In reflection, the group discussed the difference between profit and non-profit organizations.

In January, the group read short stories to kindergarten students and learned the benefits of working with younger students. They were then asked to write journal entries about how it felt to be a "teacher".

In March, the club made get well cards and collected money to buy a gift for a handicapped classmate that fell at school and hurt himself.

The Cooper 4-H Group learned a lot about serving others over the past year and is looking forward to letting those seeds grow. They feel that their service projects were all highly effective.

The Cavitt 4-H Group of Andrew Jackson Elementary's 5th grade made Easter egg cards to give to others. They learned that it is sometimes better to give and not always recieve and that "by learning to give they will be on the right road to give more often."

Ms. Cole's 4-H Club of Thelma Barker Elementary has performed several service projects over the past year.

The club collected toys for Haitian children and learned that not all children have the luxuries that they enjoy here in America.

In November, the class sent letters to and American soldier in Iraq. They learned about good citizenship and patriotism and realized how said it must be to leave home.

Also in November, the class made Thanksgiving turkeys and sent them to the nursing home and learned the importence of giving back to the community.

In December, the class made reindeer caddies filled with goodies and gave them to different sick and shut-in people. The class learned "how to make caddies from empty toilet paper rolls and the joy of giving."

Also in December, the class brought in canned foods for the needy and learned the importance of sharing.

In February, students donated money to a classmate whose house burned down.

In April, they students purchased candy for Relay for Life. They learned that "helping others can be fun, and that they can even be helped in the process." The group discussed the effects of their service and have planned another event at their school.

Also in April, the students collected quarters in a canister for cancer. They learned to help others by finding ways to earn money to help others.

Mrs. Seaman's 4-H group in the 4th grade at the Malesus School did many service projects.

In October, made Veteran's Day cards for Elmer Campbell that fought in WW 2. The group learned that they have freedom because others fought and died for continued freedom.

In December, the class filled Christmas stockings for the needy where each student was to bring $10 worth of toiletries or toys to fill a stocking for needy families. They learned that it is better to give than to receive and to appreciate what they have more.

The Madison County Clovers participated in many service projects throughout the year.

Throughout the year, the club collected cans and quarters and raised nearly $50 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

In November they collected items and put them in a shoe box and give them to the needy.

In January, the club collected food for animals at the Madison County Humane Society.

From February to April, the Madison County Clovers collected newspapers for the vet kennel.

In March, the club decorated gingerbread houses for the nursing home and learned how to help and share with others.

Ms. McCarty's 4th grade 4-H Club from Pope Elementary performed many service projects over the year.

In October, the class worked in flower beds around the campus. They learned how to care for gardens and plant bulbs.

In October, the class and the school PTO worked together to collect canned goods for RIFA.

From October to November, the class performed a Thanksgiving play for the school, parents and community. They gained confidence and learned a profound sense of teamwork through the entire process.

From November to May, the class collected paper that it was to recycle at the recycling plant. They estimated that they waste an average of 4 lbs. of paper per day and decided to use paper more wisely and not to be wasteful.

In November, the class made "Do Not Litter" signs and picked up litter during the week.

In December, the classes brought food items to make up a Christmas dinner for families at the school.

In December, the class made Christmas cards to send to our troops in Iraq. They made flag dog tags to wear while the war is going on to support the troops.

Also in December, they learned about PIE partners and the businesses that help their school. They then took treats and Christmas cookies to ten of the PIE partners.

In January and February, they gave art and pictures to an ill local woman. The class also planned a field trip to her home and had lunch with her.

In February, the class visited the Maplewood Nursing Home and gave candy and cards to the residents. Here, they learned to respect the elderly as they interacted and visited with older adults.

In February, the class also read a radio play about Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. During this they learned more about American history and how important it is to share with others.

In April, the class collected money for Relay for Life that was used to help cure cancer.

Mrs. Thompson's 4th grade 4-H Club from Pope Elementary in Humboldt performed several service projects throughout the year.

Several students from the class have worked throughout the year with younger kids to help them take the AR test (a sort of peer tutoring).

From October to November, they made Veteran's Day cards to show their appreciation for veterans. They learned what Veteran's Day is all about and that our freedom is owed to those veterans.

From October to November, the class worked together to present a Thanksgiving play for the school.

In November, the class participated in Veteran's Awareness Week in which they did research and found out more about how many veterans there are, what they did and what we owe to them.

In December, the class made food baskets with Turkey and fixins' for those less fortunate at Christmas time.

Also, in December, the class made art for the Maplewood Nursing Home. The class wanted to help cheer up the residents of Maplewood during the Christmas season.

In February, the class wanted to help others become more aware of famous African-Americans and their contributions to our country and the world. By doing and studying this, they better understood the struggles and triumphs of this group of people.

In March, the class helped a family from school whose house had burned down. Together, they raised aver $115 and learned the importance of working together to help a common cause.

On April 21, the class, along with another, went to visit a woman who has an iron lung.

In April, the class donated money for the Relay for Life cancer drive. They raised over $150 within the class in hopes to find a cure for cancer.

Ms. Henson's 4th grade class at Malesus Elementary performed many service projects throughout the year.

Throughout the year, the class collected coke can tabs that they could turn in to get money to give to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis.

From September to June, the students collected box tops off of products they brought from home so they could be returned to the company for cash. Some new computers were bought for the school lab using some of this money.

From September to June the class led the younger classes down the hall to their classes or buses every afternoon or morning. They made sure the younger ones were safe and set an example for them.

In October, the class went outside and picked up trash on our campus and then planted tulip bulbs in flower beds. They learned how to keep the environment clean and beautiful.

In November, the students discussed what veterans have done for our country. They then wrote thank you notes for a veteran.

In December, the class collected clothes to help a family whose house burned down. They also donated money to buy clothes and toys for this student. They learned about compassion and the devastations of a families house burning

Also in December, the class brought items needed for the Humane Society such as dog and cat food, toys, cleaning and office supplies.

In December, the class were given Christmas stockings from a radio station and the students filled them with "goodies" for children who receive services from the Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center.

In December, the students practiced to learn hand bells. The class then visited Northside Nursing Home and played the bells (Christmas Songs).

In March, the students filled "film" canisters with quarters in order to raise money for "Relay for Life" cancer funds.

In April, students asked adults they knew to go to the blood mobile at the school or go to the blood center and donate blood in honor of our class.

Ms. Sipes' 4th grade performed several projects over the year.

One year long project they did was to keep the school yard clean. They picked up trash around the school every Friday for an hour.

In September, the class gave homemade playdough to a special education student in their class. They learned that making new friends means just playing and communicating together.

In late October, the class showed their appreciation for the people who help them everyday by making thank you notes and delivering them personally to people such as, the cafeteria staff and the copy room ladies.

In November, the class collected canned goods and foods for a thanksgiving dinner for a needy family. The teacher bought a turkey and we collected 30 cans of food.

In December, the class made a donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation after finding money in the schoolyard. The money helped to fund a child's 'dream' vacation to Disney World.

In January, the class helped their moms clean out closets and kitchen cabinets to get things to give to abused children at the Carl Perkins Center.

Ms. Jones 4th grade class at Thelma Barker School collected canned food items for the local food bank.

In March, the class collected coins for the American Cancer Society and then wrote about how they felt helping someone in need.

Mrs. Fuller's class at Highland Park participated in a few different service projects throughout the year.

In November, the class made arts and crafts turkeys for a local nursing home to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving.

in December, collected and donated items to the Jackson Humane Society a learned how to be kind-hearted toward animals.

Mrs. Chrystak's 4-H Club at South Elementary, the students bought in story books so they could mail to children in Africa for Christmas. They know how good it feels to help other people and hope that the children in Africa feel the same way.

From November to December the students bought toys for others for Christmas. They delivered toys to a "Toys-for-Tots" drop off.

Mrs. Tubb's 4th grade class collected items for the Humane Society.The class learned that the animals in the community are their responsibility and they all plan on "helping the Humane Society in the future."

The class then made Turkey Cards to give to patients at the Jackson Clinic Surgery Department.

Members of the Madison County Homeschool 4-H Club participated in many different service projects.

In November, they brough non-perishable food to the meetings and then donated the food to the food pantry at Meridian Baptist.

In December, the group brought new toys to the Carl Perkins Center.

In January, they held a school supply drive in which all members were asked to bring school supplies that were to be donated to an inner city tutoring ministry. This helped to offset the ministries extra holiday expenses and winter utility costs that had led to dwindling school supplies.

In February, they brought baby supplies to the meeting which were donated to Birth Choice and the crisis pregnancy center. The club learned a lot about the different crises that may arise from pregnancies.

In March, the club members were asked to bring animal food and cleaning supplies which were donated to the Humane Society.

Also in March, the club went on a yard cleanup and beautification of Rosewood Gardens. Several benefited from this from the educational, visual and organizational aspects.

In April, the club did the Hygiene Product Drive for the The Care Center in which the club members collected and then donated the hygiene products to a shleter for women and children in crisis.

Mrs. Love's 5th grade class at Malesus had the service spirit.

In December, the class collected items and supplies for the Jackson Humane Society, learning compassion and sharing with others!

In February, they made valentine's cards for a local nursing home and learned to remember others on special holidays.

The Class made Veteran's Day cards for veteran Elmer Campbell.

Ms. Wilson's 5th grade class at Beech Bluff Elementary participated in many service projects throughout the school year.

In November, the class made Thanksgiving cards for senior citizens at a local retirement home.

In January and February, the class gathered cans of food from all students in the school in a food drive for the community. The project included the class doing research on the number of people that are going hungry in Tennessee.

Mrs. Spitzer's 4th grade class at Beech Bluff Elementary worked together to complete several projects throughout the year.

In April, the class learned to help care for animals without homes and in turn developed an awareness of needs of others.

Mrs. Cupple's 6th grade class at Highland Park Elementary got into the helping spirit.

From February to March, the class collected food for the local soup kitchen

The Fraley class of East Intermediate School learned several valuable lessons through their service projects.

In December, the class learned that we should always take care of those who can't take care of themselves, by making cards for nursing home residents.

Also in December, the class collected and wrapped gifts for an underprivileged family.

Ms. Smiley's 4th grade 4-H club at Greenbrier Elementary recycled cans. They used the money they made from recycling to plant trees on the school property. They learned "that we should recycle and you can get money for the cans." They plan to continue recycling.

From February to April, the class collected and recycled aluminum cans and used the money earned to plant a tree on the school property, learning that recycling can be beneficial in more than one way!

Ms. Crawford's 6th grade class at White House Heritage School collected nearly $170 in the "Pennies for Patients" program that was to benefit research for Leukemia.

Mrs. White's club out of Seymour Intermediate School participated in several service projects, which include a few of the following:

From November to January, they made a shirt with thumb prints and wrote letters to a Peace Corp worker in Burkino Faso. The class reflected the conditions in Africa versus the USA.

Also, during that time, the class collected money to help buy a Llama for Bolivia and then also studied about South America and what poverty is.

Mrs. Ramsey's class at Sevierville Intermediate School, completed various service projects.

In December, the class collected toys for little kids who don't receive much, saying, "We will try to help others as much as we can in the future."

Also, in December, the class worked with the Boy Scouts to collect canned food.