Fridley United Methodist Church (FUMC)

January and February Mission - Hayes Elementary School Fridley

Matthew 19: 14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

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Schools are tasked with the job of teaching students the knowledge, skills and values important to our society. They offer a sense of belonging and shared experience that builds community. Fridley Schools offer an International Baccalaureate Program which extends across all grades.  In grades 1-4, learning includes traditional subjects of reading, writing and arithmetic taught within a broad context of international cultures. Six themes help children engage with their community and the world around them:

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1. Who we are
2. Where we are in place and time
3. How we express ourselves 
4. How the world works
5. How we organize ourselves
6. Sharing the planet

Fridley UMC’s Mission and Outreach Committee selected Hayes to receive ongoing help in ways that can be impactful for staff and students and in return, our faith community through the relationships we will build. These are the concerns Hayes, students, staff, and faculty are experiencing and ways Fridley can minister and be supportive.

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While breakfast and lunch are offered while in session, there are some students who face food insecurity on the weekend and when school is not in session.  The availability of shelf stable/child friendly foods requiring little or no preparation are useful in addressing their food insecurity.  Backpacks hold food privately packed and carried home by the student without others being aware. Students need new books that they can either check out or own. Fridley UMC can be very helpful in providing funds or books dedicated to the purchase of new reading materials or to supplement the library with additional copies of favorite reading materials.

 

Adult volunteers are needed to:
- Support students in their efforts to practice and successfully meet specific learning skills.
- Serve as lunch buddies and readers
- Volunteer at Spring Carnival and other school activities 

 

Hayes has an easy volunteer application to complete in preparation for volunteering at the school.  Contact Jeff Mondloh If you are interested or require more information before deciding to volunteer.  

 

Giving is easy by using the “Give Online” button on the FUMC website. Select “Missions” or mail your donation to 680 Mississippi St NE Fridley, MN 55432.  Write January Mission on the memo line.  Thank you for your thoughtful support of this valued local community resource!