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Used School Supplies Sought for Children in Need

June 16, 2005
Now is an excellent time to clean out your junk drawers, your child's backpack, and your home or business office! Donate used, yet usable, school supplies--pencils, rulers, paper, glue, notebooks, crayons, scissors, folders, markers, dictionaries, etc. (no clothing)--to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Learn Shop, Inc.'s annual Drive for Supplies. School supplies will be sorted and distributed to children in need.

Businesses and individuals may drop off donations in the cafeteria of Julius West Middle School, 651 Great Falls Road in Rockville from July 5 through 8.

Secondary students wishing to earn service learning hours may help sort and pack the supplies. For more information, contact the MCPS Student Affairs Office at 301-279-4957.

NOTE: A Drive for Supplies conclusion ceremony and celebration will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18, in the cafeteria of Julius West Middle School, 651 Great Falls Road in Rockville. Members of the news media are welcome to attend.

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