Longfellow Middle School participated in a school-wide Service Learning Day, connecting academic coursework with community service.
Sixth-graders made sensory toys for Autism United–including sensory bottles, fidget sticks, and slider snakes–to help individuals with autism regulate their sensory systems, reduce anxiety, and improve focus.
Seventh-graders upcycled plastic bags into plastic yarn for Mercy Mats West Allis, which uses the plarn to make mats for people who are homeless or don’t have a mattress to sleep on. The mats provide a more comfortable, easy-to-clean, and water-resistant cushion for those in need.
Eighth-graders made dog toys for the Wisconsin Humane Society by cutting, braiding, and repurposing recycled T-shirts, providing enrichment for shelter dogs.
A special shoutout goes out to the Longfellow PTA for organizing this event, and to the Wisconsin PTA, which granted $500 to the Longfellow PTA to support this event!
Thank you to our incredible students, staff, and volunteers for the hard work and care you put into these important projects!
Watch the video of students participating in these Service Learning Day projects at https://youtube.com/shorts/g9NWGzjweOQ?feature=share