This summer Mr. Ellis had the amazing opportunity to go to Sierra Leone, West Africa. He was able to instruct teachers on how to teach reading and writing. While Mr. Ellis was there he was shocked by the conditions these teachers had to work in. They have little to no supplies (like books and paper) to help their students learn.
As we are giving thanks this year for our many blessings, let’s take the opportunity to give to others. Join the school supply and penny drive! The penny drive will raise money to purchase leveled reading books for Sierra Leone.
Bring your pencils, pens, flash cards, and crayons and your pennies to your classroom by Tuesday, November 30th .
Here are a few facts about Sierra Leone:
Literacy Rate – 31% of the population is able to read and write
School life expectancy :
female: 6 years (2001)
