Helpful School/Community Projects to Participate in (Read more about these by selecting them to the left hand side of page)... Bobcat Nutritional Backpack Project - backpacks of food sent home on weekends and holidays for kids identified district-wide who are in need School Supplies Project - school supply packs are put together for students in need and given on the first day of school Red Ribbon Week (Say NO to Drugs Campaign) - week full of events to encourage students to make wise, healthy choices Boxes of Hope Food Drive - food and other items are collected to give to families in conjunction with the Hallsville Area Angel Tree Project Hallsville Coats for Kids - coats are collected, dry cleaned by McLendon's Cleaners in Hallsville, sorted and given out to families in need in our community Hallsville Area Angel Tree Project - families are identified and matched to sponsors...three gifts are given to each "angel" Junior Achievement - community volunteers present 5 lessons teaching our 2nd graders about "Our Community"...these lessons serve as the government/economic lessons they need for the year!  Wonderful information! Prom Boutique Project - HISD partnered with Longview Zonta to provide dresses, jewelry, and other items to girls wanting to attend the school prom but needing a little assistance Staff Appreciation Week - the volunteers of HISD realize that it takes our entire staff to make our school run efficiently and effectively, so we like to plan a week of food, fun and fellowship for the entire staff...it is always in May when National Teachers' Day is celebrated.  For 2009, we're taking them on a "Cruise Around the World"! Great Links to check out... Parent Newsletter with great information, inspiration and tips of all kinds  http://www.esc16.net/dept/isserv/title1swi/newsletters3b.htm All Pro Dad's Play of the Day is the most popular and most read daily fatherhood e-mail in the world! To subscribe to this service or to sign up a friend visit AllProDad.com.  Along with the Play of the Day for men, women can get information at IMom.  Sign up to receive an email each day by going to http://imom.com. Tips for Parenting Teens, go to http://www.markgregston.com/.