Funded Oct 11, 2023Well our trip to San Bernardino was memorable and worthy!! The needed items you all helped fund kept our students warm each day and night. I initially did not think temperatures would dip below 30 degrees but in fact they did. Burrrrrr 28 degrees. So our forestry nerds were so warm!
The team of Forestry Challenge teachers actually had a meeting just prior to departure were we gave each student all their needed supplies, gloves, beanies, sleeping bags and jackets. In addition a bag full of donated journals and snacks. At this final meeting they were very excited and eager to try jackets on for a good fit. To see their faces beam with excitement that departure was just upon us was immeasurable. When I told them a little background of all the donations from the online community of donors through Donors Choose. One girl said " Ohhh my gosh Ms. you did this for us?!" and then she hugged me. I share this story because that moment, was a virtual hug shared with each of you. Stay warm and safe everyone. My heart is filled”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Conde