SOURCE: Gaithersburg City of Maryland

Gaithersburg Collecting Supplies for End of School Year Posted: February 19, 2016 School Supply Drive The City of Gaithersburg Educational Enrichment Committee announces the kick-off its annual school supply collection drive. Several years ago the Committee conducted a survey of educators and found that supplies for teachers and students are in high demand towards the latter part of the school year. As part of the GREAT program (Gaithersburg Recognizing Educational Achievement Today), the Committee is collecting supplies that will help out with in-school and after-school programs and activities. Items specifically identified by local educators include: 2, 3 & 4 inch binders Pencils (regular & colored) Highlighters & markers Pencil pouches Erasers Stickers Glue Sticks Scissors Crayons Achievement stickers White lined paper Boxes of tissues Hand soap White/color card stock Tissue paper Bubble wrap Rubber bands Cardboard sheets Tape (masking & regular) Craft sticks Poster board Index cards Donations can be dropped off at the Gaithersburg Community Services Office at Wells/Robertson House, 1 Wells Avenue (next to City Hall) weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 22 through March 15. For more information please contact Community Services.

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