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Community Outreach Programs

The Goddard School gives back through community outreach programs.

Community Service

Commitment to family and community is characteristic of Goddard Schools.  We make a difference in our communities by participating in local sponsorship as well as charitable outreach programs.  The children in our schools learn about the importance of helping others and the significance of giving and being a part of their communities. 

To build a foundation of good citizenship with your children, foster the essential skills of friendship, compassion, cooperation and kindness. Lead by example and teach your children the significance of helping others. Although there may be some limitations, children of almost every age can give back by participating in their communities every day:

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  • Teach children to love and respect nature.  We frequently go on nature walks here at our school since we are off set from a main highway and are surrounded by beautiful woods (just the other day there was a butterfly in our vestibule!)
  • Respect the property of others.  
  • Protect the planet and encourage your children to recycle.
  • Your local library can be a great resource for community information. Ask the librarian if they have a list of community events and service organizations that are child friendly and in need of volunteers.

Look for ways to give back to your community that can empower your children.  Let them learn to create change in their own lives and the lives of others.  

Our school is currently hosting a coat drive on behalf of "One Warm Coat" and "Operation Sleighbells" (more information about those organizations are below).  Our coat drive is now through Saturday (we are hosting a fun Fall Festival for all ages on Saturday and will be open 10am to 12pm that day).  We are accepting clean reusable coats in child and adult sizes.  Thank you so much for your support!  We will also be collecting toys for "Toys for Tots" in December.  Look for more info as December gets closer on our Patch profile page!

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