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Sachem Students Spread Valentine’s Day Love

Waverly Elementary School collected nearly 460 Valentine's Day boxes filled with treats to be donated to six local shelters.

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Waverly Elementary School fifth graders packed boxes to be distributed to local shelters. (Courtesy of the Sachem Central School District)
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Waverly Elementary School fifth graders packed boxes to be distributed to local shelters. (Courtesy of the Sachem Central School District)
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Wenonah Elementary School students created Valentine’s Day cards to be sent to troops overseas. (Courtesy of the Sachem Central School District)
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Wenonah Elementary School students created Valentine’s Day cards to be sent to troops overseas. (Courtesy of the Sachem Central School District)

Press release from the Sachem Central School District:

Feb. 21, 2023

Students in the Sachem Central School District are displaying kindness and love with Valentine’s Day-themed service projects.

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Waverly Elementary School collected nearly 460 Valentine’s Day boxes filled with treats to be donated to six local shelters. Fifth graders helped pack the boxes with books, toys, snacks and supplies to be distributed to children experiencing homelessness. This is a tradition that has been taking place at Waverly for nearly 40 years.

At Wenonah Elementary School, students in Kerianne Cassidy’s class made Valentine’s Day cards to be sent to troops overseas through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude provides opportunities for Americans to assist military members and first responders.

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