Please Help Hurricane Ike Victims (information courtesy of PAII)

Due to Hurricane Ike seven middle and elementary schools in lower Terrebonne Parish in Louisiana were flooded. Some schools suffered more damage than others, but the majority of schools suffered enough damage that left the classrooms bare of essential supplies. Six of these seven schools will be reopening this week, with extremely bare necessities for instruction.

Considering that most of the teachers and students homes were flooded as well, these teachers and students are in need of basic school supplies.

We are asking that you consider the loss that these teachers and students have suffered and donate a small item or cash to help them in whichever way that you can to:
Sharon Vennen- Louisiana State Association Manager
4275 Downing Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

The following list provides possible donation items:
Loose-leaf Paper, Drawing Paper, Construction Paper, Marble Composition Books, Notebooks, Tape, Colored Pencils, Markers, Colors, Pencils, Pens - Various Colors, Scissors (rounded ends) Paper Clips, Plastic Pocket Folders, Binders, Erasers, Dry Erase Markers, Kleenex, Paper Towels Baby Wipes, Trade, Book Covers, Zipper Pencil Case or Plastic Pencil Box, Index Cards - Various sizes, Highlighters, Rulers, Post-it Notes, File Folders, Manila Envelopes, Science supplies such as posters, charts, and experiment equipment, Social Studies supplies such as maps, charts, and videos, Math supplies such as calculators, etc. Bulletin Board Materials, Picture and Trade Books in useable condition, Flashcards (math facts, sight words), and Educational Games.

Please make any cash donations out to the Barataria- Terrebonne Estuary Foundation. All funds will be transferred to the schools in lower Terrebonne Parish.

You may mail you cash donations (checks or money orders only) to:
Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation
PO Box 2663
Thibodaux, LA 70310

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.