Hearts & Hands For Malvern

Stonebridge UMC partners with a local elementary school to help provide support and resources which help students achieve their greatest potential in these early education years. Throughout the year, our congregation volunteers their time in the classrooms, raises funds and supplies for teachers and students, provides a summer food program for students who may face hunger outside of school, hosts appreciation events for teachers and staff, and much more! Partner with us as we partner with the students, faculty, and staff at Malvern Elementary.

For the 2023-24, we will:
•Pair every teacher with a Classroom Partner who will volunteer at least 1 hour a week in the classroom.
•Host a Summer Food Pantry that helps families with Malvern students who may otherwise be hungry.
•Host a Christmas Gift program for families with Malvern students who are in financial need.
•Volunteer as a part of the school-wide field day.
•Provide appreciation treats and luncheons for teachers and staff several times in the year.
•Provide school supplies to students in the Fall and classroom supplies to teachers in the Spring.
•And partner with the principal and PTA on any other projects needed.

•Most Importantly: We will build relationships with our neighbors in the community as we grow and learn together!

Contact Sharon Laird for more information.

Malvern Summer Food Pantry

As part of Stonebridge UMC’s partnership with Malvern Elementary, we run a Summer Food Pantry for students and families who would normally depend on the free breakfast and lunch during the school year. Food insecurity is an even bigger issue this year with the price of groceries being so expensive. Please help us make a difference.

During the month of April, we will be collecting the following items to stock the Summer Food Pantry. Donations can be placed in the bins at worship entrance doors anytime.

Canned fruit - pineapple, peaches, fruit cocktail
Microwave popcorn
Granola bars
Canned vegetables - corn, mixed vegetables, tomatoes

A larger list of items for donation will be available in May.

Classroom Partners

Classroom Partners commit to serve at least one hour per week throughout the school year in a designated teacher’s classroom. Partners might read to students, help with Math activities, or assist the teacher in many other ways.

The students at Malvern Elementary NEED your assistance and your encouragement!

Teachers are still in need of a CLASSROOM PARTNER!
1 hour per week
Your choice of age...Kindergarten through 5th grade
You may be asked to work with one student or a small group of students on their reading skills or basic math skills. The teacher will give you your assignment each week.
WE NEED 2 CLASSROOM PARTNERS for two of the Special Education classrooms.
These classes have a small number of students with the most loving young students!

Complete your MISD online application at:
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/human-resources/volunteer
Select "Volunteer" when prompted to select a position.

Questions? Contact Becky Neeley at 214-755-4958 or Rneeley610@aol.com.
Once your application has been approved, let Becky know, and she will assign you to a teacher/classroom.

Mentors

Mentors are volunteers who are assigned to 1 child for the school year. A Mentor meets with the student during the student's lunch hour one time per week. They commit to one hour a week. The Mentor gets to know the child, provides encouragement and guidance. Mentors help improve a student’s self-esteem, self-confidence, motivation, and personal and social skills and grades.

Both positions require that each volunteer apply to McKinney ISD for approval as a 2023-24 school volunteer.

For more information, please contact Becky Neeley at Rneeley610@aol.com or 214-755-4958, voice or text.