Houston County, GA – David
A. Perdue Elementary students recently sent more than 600 paper snowflakes to
the new Sandy Hook Elementary School building in Newtown, Conn. They wanted to
welcome students back from their winter break.
Art teacher Mary May learned of the effort being organized to make the new
school building a cheerful, happy environment for students returning to school
for the first time after the school shooting in December. After the winter
school break, the children of Sandy Hook Elementary began the year at a new
school.
In order to make this transition as pleasant and welcoming as possible, a
Parent-Teacher Organization in Connecticut spearheaded a special “Snowflake
Project” to adorn the walls of the new school. People around the
country were encouraged to make one-of-a-kind snowflakes and send them to the
school by Jan. 12, 2013. Parent volunteers worked to ensure that the students
were welcomed back by a winter wonderland with the entire school decorated with
as many unique snowflakes as possible.
David A. Perdue students pictured with their snowflake designs are: (standing)
Simeon Askew, Jordan Conley, (kneeling), Lilly West, Haleigh Newman and Brianna
Bruner. David A. Perdue Elementary is located at 115 Sutherlin Drive in Warner
Robins, GA.
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