Roswell North Students "Share the Love" With Less Fortunate Residents

Roswell North Elementary students and their families attended school Saturday, but it wasn’t to learn in the traditional sense.

In keeping with the spirit of Valentine’s Day, it was a day to learn how to “share the love" and give back to the community at the school’s first-ever community service day.

The school cafeteria was a highly charged atmosphere, with school families noshing on donated Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, Krispy Kreme donuts, and Publix water bottles while assembling love baskets with personal care items for homeless families to support The Drake House and Homestretch in Roswell.

Additionally, school girl scout troops donned their vests, decorated Valentine’s Day cards, and baked treats for seniors living at Brookdale Nursing Home.

"Every morning our students recite the RNE honor code, which begins with ‘I will do the right thing because it is the right thing to do'," says Joy Fofana, RNE school counselor and co-program manager (along with Ms. Clatrina Lane, RNE teacher). “Service projects like ‘Share the Love’ perfectly demonstrate this honor code, and will hopefully teach our students to become lifelong community helpers.”

About Roswell North Elementary

In partnership with the student, family and community, the mission of Roswell North Elementary School is to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. We are committed to providing a foundation for productive and responsible citizenship, lifelong learning and the skills necessary for success in the 21st century.

About The Drake House

The Drake House provides short-term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs for homeless mothers and their children in north metro Atlanta. These programs are designed to assist the family in working toward self-sufficiency.

About Homestretch