Project H.O.P.E which
is a hands-on service learning project
aimed at restoration and beautification
of the school, as well as strengthening
community ties, is now in full effect.
We are off to a great start as we
currently have raised $1,500.00 towards
the project! As the students of Saint
Francis begin preparations and planning
we would like to encourage the
participation of all the families of the
students. The more dedication and
participation you may contribute can
only enhance our project.
Project H.O.P.E is an on going
project that will be completed with
gardens
around the outskirts of the school,
along with sustainable painted doorways.
The students in Dr. DeFiore�s
Environmental Sociology class will be
creating lesson plans in order to share
with the students of Saint Michael�s the
proper environmental standards of
Pennsylvania regarding the
implementation of a school garden and
other improvements.
In order to complete this project
with the greatest success we need all
participants, including the students of
Saint Francis and Saint Michael�s, the
faculty, staff and parents to be
enthusiastic about our goals. If you
have any ties to local community stores
and shops that may be willing to offer
donations or discounts you can help by
making the appropriate contacts. If you
have any special artistic or gardening
talents that will be able to assist the
students in the project you can sign up
to help organize several groups. All
those who are willing to help
participate, Ms. Michelle Chandler and
Dr. DeFiore will be in close contact.
This is a community project that will be
beneficial for the students if we can
all contribute.
This project follows the goals of
Franciscan higher learning. The
Reverence for all life and for the
goodness of all humanity: As
children of God, we are brothers and
sisters to each other, to all humanity,
and to all God�s creatures. In a spirit
of charity, we care for and support each
other, helping bind the wounds of those
who suffer and bearing one another�s
burdens. We also care for the earth
which is our home and work to protect
and preserve it for future generations.
