You Can Make a Difference for a Lucas Family that Experienced a Tragic Fire

(This note is from Yolanda Spears, Lucas Family Resource Center)

Hello Everyone

I just spoke to John Lee, dad of Lucas student Samantha Lee, about their tragic house fire that took place recently. He informed me that there was extensive damage (smoke, heat and water) inside the house and that they would like to accept the help that Lucas families, staff, neighbors, PTO, and LOC have offered. Here is the plan: We will collect some donations and make sure that it is delivered to the family.

Please bring the donations to the Teachers Lounge on Monday February 21^st and Friday February 25^th

· Toiletries

· Toys

· Cooking/Kitchen

· Bedding

· Clothing (sizes see below)

They have found temporary housing so the family is also in need of furniture. If you have furniture to donate please call Yolanda Spears at Lucas FRC @ 319-688-1140 (or email Spears.Yolanda@iccsd.k12.ia.us) or call Melinda Pradarelli (PTO Co-President) 319-341-6106 (pradarelli@mchsi.com) with the following information:

· Who: Your name and phone number

· What: Item to donate

· When: Is the item available

· Where: The item is (address)

· How: Indicate if you are able to transport the item

We would like to have furniture donation information by Thursday March 3^rd so that we can arrange a pickup and drop off schedule.

If you would like to make monetary donations you can bring it to the office and indicate that it is for the Lee Family. Another option would be to donate gift cards and you can do that by ordering through our SCRIP program (http://www.iccsd.k12.ia.us/Schools/Lucas/pto/currentscrip.pdf) and specify it is for the Lee Family.

When buying things for the family here are some sizing guidelines:

· John (Dad)—Tops Large and Bottoms 34 waist / 32 length

· Samantha (Lucas Student) – 6/7 girl’s clothes and 13 girl shoes

· Jack (4yo brother/son) – 4/5 boys clothes and 11 boys shoes

Thanks to LOC, PTO, Lucas community/neighbors and staff in advance for working together. In closing, I conveyed to John that Lucas is a FAMILY and when a family member is in need we pull together to help J

Miss Yolanda

Lucas Family Resource Center