Again this year, many students at Maryland School are performing significantly below expectations for their grade level. You can help them by volunteering an hour once or twice a week to work with a student (K-8) in reading or math as a tutor and encouraging mentor. Times are set up by matching class times with
Our participation in the community partnership to support Maryland Elementary School has been growing for many years now. Among the activities that have prospered is the school garden. We have provided supplies and volunteers so that hundreds of students could participate in instruction and hands on experiences to learn about the interdependence of plant and
A simple, but important way to increase funding to schools—tax credit donations Everyone who files an income tax return to the state of Arizona can direct some of their taxes to schools through the tax credit program. You have the opportunity to receive a tax credit for contributing to extracurricular activities at schools, such as
What a wonderful week this has been – to see the outpouring of gifts and donations to help struggling families at Maryland School know they are supported and can celebrate the holidays with gifts and enough food. Particularly children in distressed situations need to feel that they are valued – Santa Claus comes to their
We are so grateful for your holiday gift assistance for Maryland School families! Through the generosity of UUCP members and friends, all the student gifts have been signed up for. We could still use additional donations of funds for grocery gift cards. You can donate online, drop off a check during worship this Sunday, or mail
We still need folks to sign up for gifts/gift cards for the families we are supporting! The holiday season is challenging for many families at Maryland School, with rents and food costs rising, parents working several jobs, and children hoping for something special in December. Also, because school will be in recess for two weeks,
