COOL first-graders

First-graders of Freeman Elementary in Irving, TX took on a huge challenge and partnered with the Nelson Center in Denton, TX and they succeeded way above the goal they set for themselves.

The Nelson Center provides services for over 100 special needs children. To motivate their children to do well they offer them incentives but recently they found their shelves empty and were in need of donations.

The students at Freeman Elementary take part in a community service project every year. These projects are used to instill respect, integrity, honesty, and citizenship in all of the children. The school's goal, along with producing students with the highest level of academic achievement possible, is to produce productive and model citizens.

The first-graders teamed with teachers and promoted a campaign called "Kids Helping Kids". With a goal of collecting 200 items for the center set, students and parents donated items ranging from puzzles, games, books, and Frisbees to hair and bath products. When all was said and done the total number of items donated reached 425.

School administrators were proud and rightfully so,"We are extremely proud of the first grade teachers, their students, and the entire student body at Freeman for their efforts. 'Kids Helping Kids' worked and that is exactly what they did; kids helped kids."

Here's to the first-graders of Freeman Elementary and all those that helped make their "Kids Helping Kids" campaign a huge success, you are truly model citizens-stay positive, stay generous, and STAY COOL!

What do you think of these first-graders and their "Kids Helping Kids" campaign?