Keeping in the spirit of the season, students at Valle Catholic took part in several different service projects as Christmas approached.
**2nd Grader Cecilia Meyer (daughter of Mike & Kaci Meyer) took a turn ringing the Salvation Army bell.
Cecilia with Deacon and Mrs. Meere
**Kindergarten collected 53 pairs of mittens, 21 sock caps, 62 packets of tissues, 36 lip balms, 8 pairs of socks and various candies, lotions and canned goods. Items were delivered to St. Vincent DePaul.
**Valle Catholic Middle School adopted some families this year through Children’s Therapy Support LLC, a local business owned by Gina Roth. CTS provides billing services for PTs, OTs, dietitians, interpreters, and special instructors.
**Valle 5th Grade tried to help folks enjoy the spirit of the season by spreading some Christmas cheer with Christmas caroling for the residents of Riverview in Ste. Genevieve. They entertained the residents with many Christmas carols. The students then shared their homemade cards with the residents.
**High School National Honor Society and Students Against Destructive Decisions presented Christmas gifts to the Public Administrator’s office.
**5th Grade students at Valle Catholic decided to ‘adopt’ a preschool class at Columbia School in North St. Louis for Christmas. The teacher of the preschool class is Ms. Julie Anne Kirchmer, daughter of Valle 5th Grade teacher, Theresa Kirchmer. Valle students, taught by Ms. Natalie Grass and Mrs. Theresa Kirchmer, sent in wrapped gifts marked ‘boy’ or ‘girl’ for the Columbia students.
