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Ox Ridge School Bridgeport Rescue Mission 03-07-17

Ox Ridge Students Collect Food for Those in Need

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As part of a school-wide service project, Ox Ridge Elementary School students collected food items to support those in need. Teacher Jenny Trifiatis led the kindergarten team in organizing the annual food drive event aimed at supporting the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. The mission’s focus is to provide food, clothing, shelter, education, support, and job training for the urban poor and addicted in coastal Fairfield County. Each grade level was challenged to collect 100 items of food to donate to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Students helped load the items recently for use in the mission’s pantry and mobile kitchens.

Community Organizations
Ox Ridge School holiday giving Darien Public Schools photo 911-29-16

Ox Ridge, Tokeneke Students Lend a Hand to Those in Need

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Backpacks and food were among the items collected recently to support local communities and organizations. At Ox Ridge Elementary School, the Kids Care Club collected enough supplies to provide well over the “50 backpack” goal that was set. The Ox Ridge Kids Care Club is an organization of students and parents who are dedicated to living the school code by engaging in community service projects. _______________

— This article is from the Darien Public Schools “News of the Week” newsletter. _______________

As part of the year-long celebration of the school’s 50th anniversary, the Kids Care Club held a “backpack” drive to collect, package, and distribute school supplies to families in need in neighboring communities.

Animals
Animal embassy Ox Ridge School 910-18-16

Reptiles and Birds Presented at Ox Ridge School Assembly

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Ox Ridge students got up close and personal with some furry, slithery, and high-flying friends as part of a school-wide assembly this month. Darien resident Chris Evers of Animal Embassy brought an assortment of animals to interact with staff and students. According to Animal Embassy’s website, their mission is to foster “an individual’s appreciation and respect for the natural world and the incredible diversity of life on Earth.”

For the Ox Ridge assembly, Evers brought along snakes, amphibians, chinchillas, and an owl — the Ox Ridge mascot. During the assembly, students were entertained and participated in hands-on opportunities. ____________

— from Darien Public Schools’ News of the Week newsletter for Oct.