German School of Monmouth County Students Support Hope for Highlands and The Sandy Ground Project –Where Angels Play Daniel Barden Playground, Veteran’s Park, Highlands, NJ

Students at the non-profit German School of Monmouth County (www.germanschoolmc.org) presented a $600.00 check to The Sandy Ground Project – Where Angels Play and Hope for Highlands during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Daniel Barden playground on October 27, 2013 in Veteran’s Park, Highlands, NJ. 

“Although our families and staff were affected personally by Superstorm Sandy, there were so many families who have lost more.  Usually our kids sell Advent Calendars to help us purchase library materials, but we decided to give the proceeds to Highlands who needed it far more,” says Principal Michaela Greco, who resides in Atlantic Highlands.  “When we spoke to Hope for Highlands, they told us about the Where Angels Play playground and that perfect fits our mission to have our students commit random acts of kindness and share what they have with others.”

About German School of Monmouth County

Formed in early 2007, German School of Monmouth County (GSMC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit language and culture enrichment program with small group classes, modern teaching methodologies and cultural events from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.  The school fosters the love of language, learning and Germanic heritage of central New Jersey residents, preparing student for the 21st century global community. The German School of Monmouth County Inc. (GSMC) admits students of any race, color, religion, creed, gender and national or ethnic origin.  The school is a member the German Language School Conference (GLSC) and American Association of Teachers of German (AATG).  For more information about GSMC and its programs, please visit, www.germanschoolmc.org. 

About The Sandy Ground Project – Where Angels Play:

The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association continues “The Sandy Ground: Where Angels Play” project, which launched in Sea Bright, NJ March 1st, with a mission to build 26 playgrounds in Hurricane Sandy affected areas while honoring the lives of the 26 angels that were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  Eleven playgrounds have been completed throughout the tri-state area.  This program was founded and created by the NJFMBA, and was inspired by playgrounds built by our organization after Hurricane Katrina in 2006.