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ALBANY, N.Y. (Dec. 8, 2008) -- Giffen
Memorial Elementary School is teaming up with Disney On Ice
and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern
New York to help Capital Region residents enjoy a happier holiday
season this year.
Giffen students are
holding a food drive at the school, collecting food from students,
teachers, staff and the community to donate to the food bank. The
school’s second-grade students also are creating posters promoting the
food drive and raising awareness of hunger. The posters will be on
display at the school and at the Times Union Center during the run of
Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic from Dec. 17-21.
Giffen’s second-graders
will present their donations to the food bank at the Times Union Center
and will attend a private skating performance with the cast of Disney
On Ice presents 100 Years of Magic. Each of the students also
will receive two tickets to one of the show’s regular performances.
“The opportunity to
learn how to be active members of their community and to help others is
a terrific experience for our students,” said Giffen second-grade
teacher Shannon Smith. “We also are grateful for this wonderful
opportunity to see the Disney on Ice performance. Many of our
students might not have a chance to see a show like this, and it will be
a fun holiday experience for everyone!”
The City
School District of Albany serves approximately 8,400 students in 18
elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood
schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as
well as other innovative academic opportunities for students. The
district is more than halfway through its comprehensive facilities
project to newly build and/or renovate nearly all of its elementary and
middle schools. The ultimate goal of the facilities project is to
provide schools with the resources necessary to help students succeed in
the 21st century. |
