Winter Service Projects at Crucifixion School, La Crescent

Submitted by LORI DATTA

Crucifixion School is located on the Mississippi River in Southeastern Minnesota. It is directly across the river from La Crosse, WI. We are a school that is proud of its service to the parish and community.

This past Advent, our service project benefitted those who may not have had any winter gear. Students and families donated gently-used coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and snow pants. We collected these items in school and donated them to Catholic Charities to distribute the items to those in need.

We also had another project we worked on the week before Christmas Break. Each day, students could bring a dollar to participate in the day’s theme. Monday was Comfy/Cozy Day. Students were allowed to wear their Christmas themed (or any theme) PJs, sweats, sweatshirts, etc. Tuesday was Red and Green Day. Students could wear anything in green and red (even Packer gear). Wednesday was Dress in Your Christmas Best Day. Students were dressed up in their Christmas finery. Thursday was Christmas Explosion Day. Students could wear anything and everything related to Christmas. We even had elves, Santas, and reindeer. Friday was Christmas Sweater Day. It was a fun week.

The money raised from the week before Christmas was donated to the La Crescent Animal Shelter. The students raised over $375 for the shelter. We will be participating in other service projects before the end of the school year. We have Catholic Schools Week at the end of January and Lent at the beginning of March. Our students, families, and staff give their all, and we are blessed they are part of the Crucifixion School Family.

Lori Datta teaches sixth grade at Crucifixion School in La Crescent.