Book Banks Breakfast for Books
	EAST WOODS SCHOOL Book Banks Breakfast for Books East Woods School Raises $531.00 for Book Banks On January 20th East Woods School generously hosted a special continental breakfast to raise money for Save the Children’s popular Book Banks program.  Book Banks were established to provide reading materials for children in their native language to boost their reading and vocabulary skills.  In Nepal and Malawi, where the program first started, children who used the Book Banks significantly improved their reading scores. East Woods’ Student Council donated doughnuts, chocolate croissants, butter croissants, and whole wheat baguettes, as well as hot chocolate and orange juice.  These special items were then sold to the student body.  The entire Student Council participated by selling the tickets for the food, serving, and helping the younger children.  Many students bought only one item and then decided to donate their change as well!

	Thanksgiving Drive
	The East Woods Community participated in a Thanksgiving Drive for more than 150 needy families, senior citizens, and disabled individuals residing in Oyster Bay through the Community Social Action Council Committee. On Monday, November 21, students delivered the donations to the First Presbyterian Church. Thank you for your support.

	Common Cents Penny Harvest
	For the last few weeks, the Sixth graders have been busy collecting pennies. Afterward, they will research charities, discuss their choices and make a final decision on a round-table about where the funds collected will be distributed.

	Save the Children Long Island Council - Banbury Symposium
	“Right Here in America. . .Poverty, Illiteracy, and Children Living in Crisis.” On October 16, 2011, the symposium took place in Grace Auditorium. Our students participated in a discussion proposing to start a Junior Council at East Woods School. Further information to come.

	Trick or Treat for UNICEF
	Children saved their coins and filled up their Trick or Treat for UNICEF box on Halloween! Since Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF was started by kids 58 years ago, boys and girls have collected over $140 million to help change children's lives.

	Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery Fall Fair
	East Woods studenst in Fifth through Eighth Grade volunteered at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery Fall Fair, on October 1st from 10:30am - 4:00 pm. They helped run the crafts and games and took care of a lot of young children involved with the games.   The Fall Fair provides visitors the opportunity to learn from conservation and environmental groups, play games, enjoy food and refreshments, and fish for trout (children under 12 only). All fishing gear provided by the Hatchery. Local environmental and conservation groups were present.

	ALS WALK At Eisenhower Park
	On Saturday, September 25th, in the spirit of Community Service at East Woods, a dedicated group of students and parents walked with great enthusiasm behind the East Woods banner at the Walk To Defeat ALS, at Eisenhower Park.

	Beekman Beach Clean Up
	East Woods volunteers in Fifth through Eighth Grade were at the Beekman Beach, on September 17th from 8:30am -10:00am and participated in the beach clean-up. We had an amazing team: Troy and Tori Douglas, Alexander and Haya Sheeline, Cece Hopkinson, Adele Sukhov, Spencer Woods, Elizabeth James, Madalyn Prince, and Thomas Mojo.