EDC Wish List Collection

Dear Preschool, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten Families:

The Lower School and Upper School have joined forces to read books for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home away from home for families of children with life-threatening illness receiving care at local Philadelphia hospitals. We want to make helping the Ronald McDonald House a school-wide good deed. Instead of reading books, we are hoping that ECD families will contribute items listed on the Ronald McDonald Wishlist. They need almost everything imaginable, but we have narrowed the list down to the following items, which should be new for the health and safety of the families and volunteers.

• Copy paper: all colors (8.5 X 11 and 8.5 X 11)
• Stationary (teen and preteen)
• Blank journals
• Scrap booking materials and supplies
• Yarn for knitting, crocheting, and appropriate supplies
• Coloring books
• Crayon/colored pencils/washable markers
• Drawing pads/paper
• Self-stick Forever stamps
• Batteries - Sizes AA, AAA,C,D
• Umbrellas
• Hand cream
• Hand soap
• Liquid dish soap
• Dryer sheets
• Sealable storage containers

We will begin to collect the donations the week of February 16 and continue until March 16. Boxes will be located in the Preschool and Prekindergarten area right outside my office.

While the Ronald McDonald House receives about 10% of its operating budget from Ronald McDonald House Charities, the majority of its funds come from contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Let’s do our part to help!

Thanking you in advance for participating in this Good Deed!


Sincerely,
Kate Seltzer
Early Childhood Division Director
St. Peter’s School

Parents' Association Wish List Collection

Toys
• Board games
• Stuffed animals and dolls
• Books for various reading levels
• Puzzles
• Video games (rated E)
• Movies (rated G)
• Balls and outdoor games
NOTE: Because Ronald McDonald Houses serve so many children and families, they can only accept new toys
Food
Because Ronald McDonald Houses want to make it easy for families to have meals and snacks without worrying about grocery shopping.
• Canned goods
• Non-perishable food items
Shopping List
Houses need the same products as your home, but they need them in bulk because several families stay in a House every night.
• Paper products (facial tissue, toilet paper, paper towels)
• Trash bags
• Aluminum foil, plastic wrap and sandwich bags
• Laundry detergent and fabric softener
• Cleaning products (sponges, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher detergent)
• Bath and bedroom items (towels, shower curtains, sheets and pillow cases)
• Personal care products (deodorant, dental floss, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner)
• Entertainment products (games, movies, books, art supplies)
• Long-distance phone cards
• Gift cards for local grocery stores and gas stations
• Greeting cards and postage stamps
• Gift certificates to local grocery stores and department stores (Target, Wal-Mart, etc)
• Transportation vouchers (buses, taxis, trains)
• Passes to museums, cultural and sporting events