Flyer  2007 Rollins Flyer

Please read the following thank you letter from Mrs. Karen Hart, Principal of Rollins School.

 Dear Naperville Angels,

      I always try to write this note in the immediate afterglow of this event while the special moments and comments are still fresh in my mind.  I love to eavesdrop as REACH assembles before leaving Rollins.  This year I heard, "I love this stuff?  They are so cute?  One little girl talked to me in Spanish and it was so cool 'cause I could understand her!  This was so much fun!"  It's my big reward to hear you as happy and excited as you made us. 

      I hope you understand the magnitude of this hour.  I know you more than realize the magnitude of the preparation for it.  But the event itself is huge and far reaching.  Your presence brings more than just presents.  You exemplify love, charity, generosity and joy.  Rollins children learn from your example.  They would like to be just like you when they grow up.  What a wonderful goal you've given them.  Cool teenagers can bring home a message in  an hour that we adults work on teaching all year. 

      The Rollins Staff agrees this was the best party ever.  Temporary chaos bursts into total organization as teens take over Rolllins with crafts, games, food and fun. 

      I hope you could feel our appreciation as we offered smiles, bookmarks, songs, and words of gratitude.  I hope you knew how hard it was to let you go after only an hour.  I hope you could feel a change in your heart from the anxious moment you walked in our door to the relieved moment you left.  I hope you took some of us with you into your holiday.  We certainly treasure what you brought to ours. 

Most Sincerely, Karen Hart

Performers - As a part of Performers, REACH members travel to all middle schools in District 203 & 204 to deliver a drug-free message in positive, emotional skits to eighth graders.  This is a performance troupe that accepts all levels of talent.  The commitment is to attend 6 rehearsals between November and January and at least 3 performances between February and April.

 Canned Food Donations - REACH members are asked to bring a canned food donation to each REACH Meeting to donate to Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry, a community-based, not-for-profit organization established to provide food and personal care essentials to Naperville residents in need.  In 2005, they provided assistance to over 1,500 Naperville families in need. (Nov,  March)

 Absolutely Incredible Kids Day - This special day was created by Camp Fire USA to celebrate youth everywhere by taking the time to write a positive letter.  REACH members write letters of encouragement to younger students attending after-school clubs in the Aurora area.

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