LOCAL PRIMROSE PRESCHOOLERS DONATE 1,049 NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS

Lawrenceville, GA, (November 26, 2014) – Demonstrating their commitment to giving to others, Primrose School at Sugarloaf Parkway families recently helped feed hungry families throughout the Lawrenceville area. On Tuesday, November 25th, the preschoolers donated 1,049 food items to the Lawrenceville Co-Op Ministry.

“Children from the Primrose School at Sugarloaf Parkway participated in this food drive over the past month, but they did much more than simply bring in items from their parents’ pantry,” says Tanisha Turner, Primrose School owner at Sugarloaf Parkway. “The students earned money by completing extra chores at home, combined their earnings and then counted them in the classroom. They reviewed grocery store sale advertisements and clipped coupons to find best values on nutritional food and created a detailed shopping list to shop for local families in need.”

This donation comes when American families find themselves in critical need. One in six Americans face hunger and many turn to food banks such as the Lawrenceville Co-Op Ministry. According to the USDA, about 49 million people – including 16 million children – are struggling with hunger in the U.S.

As part of the Balanced Learning® Curriculum, Primrose Schools’ Caring and Giving program helps to create a hands-on approach to math, nutrition and planning skills. In addition, the students enhance their character development through the value of generosity, giving without expectation of reward.

About Primrose Schools®
Founded in 1982, Primrose Schools is the nation’s leader in providing a premier educational child care experience in more than 270 schools in 17 states. Each Primrose is independently owned and operated by our Franchise Owners. They partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.

The Balanced Learning® system, consistently delivered in all Primrose Schools nationwide, is designed to provide high quality educational experiences to support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development. It is made up of an exclusive standards-based curriculum that enables teachers to help children gain the knowledge and skills that will enable them to move successfully from one level of development to the next as well-rounded individuals. The system also offers developmentally appropriate materials and equipment for all classrooms; multiple forms of assessment; and extensive training for teachers.

Primrose is the first early childhood education organization in the country to receive AdvancED Corporation Systems Accreditation under the new Standards for Quality Early Learning Schools. This accreditation ensures all Primrose schools meet the highest quality standards and shows they are continually improving student learning. For more information, visit www.PrimroseSchools.com.

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