This week, our 6th and 7th graders stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of service as they spent two mornings volunteering at the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Their hard work, teamwork, and compassion made a meaningful impact.
On Monday, the 7th-grade class rolled up their sleeves and got straight to work, sorting and bagging an impressive 3,200 pounds of apples and oranges. The room buzzed with energy as students picked through the fruit, sorting it into family-sized bags. The class collaborated efficiently and encouraged one another to keep the momentum going.
The very next day, it was the 6th graders’ turn. With equal enthusiasm and determination, they tackled a mountain of produce and successfully bagged 6,860 pounds of oranges! Their focus, teamwork, and positivity were inspiring to watch.
These service-learning experiences help students understand the real needs within our broader community and the powerful role they can play in addressing them.
We extend a huge thank you to the Alameda County Community Food Bank for welcoming us, and to our students for their hard work, kindness, and commitment to making the world a better place, one bag of fruit at a time.
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