Monday, March 18, 2013

Mann Middle sock drive helps homeless


Mann Middle School ASB recently held a sock drive to benefit the homeless veterans of San Diego.

Mann socks Sixth period classrooms were asked to collect new socks and the classes who donated 15 or more pairs of socks would be entered in a drawing for a pizza party for the class. The total number of socks donated by the students and staff at Mann so far is 494 pairs.

One teacher, Joseph Perez, a retired Marine, challenged his students to open their hearts to the cause and raised $500.00 plus 413 pairs of the 494 pairs of socks collected in total. The money will be used to purchase items such as toiletries that can be donated as well.

The students of room 417 will be honored at an ice cream social after school to thank them for their generosity and celebrate their success. Mann principal and vice principals will dress in 50's attire to scoop the ice cream for the students. Ms. Connell's sixth period class won the classroom pizza party.

For more information about Mann Middle School, contact Principal Courtney Young at (619) 582-8990