Sonoran Sky’s Opportunities to Serve (SSOS) harnesses the power and generosity of Sonoran Sky students and families to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Just a few miles from our own school is Cactus View Elementary, our sister school and a Title 1 school in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. (A Title 1 designation is given to schools in which at least 40% of its students come from low income families). Every fall, SSOS conducts a holiday toy and food drive to benefit the students and families of Cactus View. The highlight of the drive is the gift wrapping and bridge box building event run by Sonoran Sky students (with a little help and supervision). SSOS also supports the Sonoran Sky Student Council in their annual school supply drive for the students of Cactus View.
The Giving Tree Sign Up. Click here to “adopt” a child for the holidays!
Bridge Boxes. For some of our friends at Cactus View Elementary, school breakfasts and lunches are the only meals they have during the week. When school is out, they go without hot and healthy food. Help us fill boxes with non-perishable food to help our neighbors make it through the holiday break.
Suggested items:
- Peanut Butter
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Fruit Cups
- Granola Bars
- Spaghetti-O’s, Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Soup
- Rice
- Canned Vegetables, and
- Cereal.
We are NOT collecting toiletries this year.
November 19th through December 11th: We’ll collect the gifts and non-perishable food items in the lobby.
SATURDAY, December 14th, 9:00am: Bring the kids and come help us pack up bridge boxes and wrap presents. This is not a drop off event. All children must be accompanied by a parent.
Contact Tricia Zich or Emily Nelson with any questions – ssos@sskypto.com
SSOS is also a resource for Sonoran Sky families who may need financial support to purchase school supplies or tickets to school events. All support is confidential.
Are you interested in joining our rescue efforts? Please watch for more information about S.S.O.S. in our weekly news updates, in Friday Folders, on Facebook and Twitter, and at our monthly PTO meetings. To get involved immediately, email the S.S.O.S. at ssos@sskypto.com.