National Alumnae & Graduates Weekend

Philanthropic Initiatives

The NAEB will be participating in two different philanthropic initatives throughout our Alumnae & Graduates Weekend: Lambdas 4 Kids and Think Recycle.

All sisters who donate items to the Lambdas For Kids and/or Think Recycle philanthropic initiatives will receive a free raffle ticket towards our basket raffles!

Lambdas For Kids
Participate in the 4th Annual "Lambdas for Kids". It's that time of year again, time to help get your little ones, or perhaps your nieces and nephews, ready for school. Unfortunately, many parents are unable to send their children to school with adequate supplies for a successful education. These children need your support! Throughout Alumnae & Graduates Weekend we will be collecting supplies for Randolph Elementary School located at 1306 S. Quincy Street in Arlington, Virginia.

Randolph requests the following school supplies:

Scissors

Glue Sticks

Magic Markers (Thin or Fat)

Crayons (8 or 16 count)

Spiral Notebooks (Wide Ruled)

Looseleaf Paper (Wide Ruled)

Pens

#2 Pencils

Highlighters (Any Color)

Hand Sanitizers

Tissue Boxes

White or Navy Blue Polo Shirts

Children's Books

Donations will also be accepted towards school uniforms for children who cannot afford the necessary items.

Those who cannot attend the event but would like to make a monetary donation towards Lambdas for Kids, may submit a monetary donation via paypal. Your donation will be used by the NAEB to purchase supplies equivalent to your donation amount.

Randolph Elementary School is a neighborhood public school, including grades pre-K to 5, which first opened its doors in 1947. It is fully accredited by the Commonwealth of Virginia and, since 2005, fully authorized as a Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate (IB PYP). The IB PYP teaches its students to look at topics from a global perspective, and emphasizes respect for others, independent study/research skills, and critical thinking. Recently, Randolph has become a standard dress school.

Randolph is ranked 1044th of the 1104 public elementary schools in Virginia. It has approximately 365 students with a 62% Latino student population, 83% student eligibility for discounted/free lunch, and 63% student enrollment in Limited English Proficient services such as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and HILT (High Intensity Language Training). This school has an average Standards of Learning (SOL) mathematics score of 72, and an average Standards of Learning (SOL) reading/language arts score of 63.

This school’s After School Program offers academic, athletic and enrichment activities, including: Spanish, Arabic, kitting, Math Dice Club, street jam dancing, Young Authors and Illustrators Club, and soccer. At night, many parents participate in English language classes and career skills. On weekends there are Family Leaning Saturdays with Randolph Players. Furthermore, Randolph’s Parent Teacher Association, the Douglas Park Civic Association and the Thursday Morning Mom’s Club all share the same interest in the success of the school’s learning community.

Additionally, as a George Mason University (GMU) Professional Development School, it works closely with GMU to train interns to become licensed teachers. Marymount University students also support Randolph through a work-study partnership.

According to Principal Renee Bostick, Randolph is rich in diversity with a staff and student body that represent 14 languages and 41 countries. She advocates, “For our Randolph community, education is truly our passport to the future!”

Sources:
http://www.schooldigger.com
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/

Think Recycle

What on earth are you going to do with your old cell phone and used ink cartridges?
Recycle it and you'll help Mother Nature and those in need of emergency communication.

The NAEB is collecting used cell phones and ink cartridges. In conjunction with the Think Recycle Program, for every 12 items donated, a tree will be planted in our name in the American Forest.

With more than 150 million cell phones retired in the U.S. each year, the fundraising potential is tremendous. Because cell phones and their batteries contain toxins they should not end up in landfills. The Charitable Recycling Program provides the community with a cost-free and convenient recycling opportunity.

Recycling benefits more than the environment. Recycled cell phones are used for social good as many donated phones are distributed for 911 (emergency only) services, providing battered adults, children and senior citizens with a direct link to necessary communication. Other recovered phones are reused in less developed countries where the cost of a new phone is prohibitive, or, in areas of the world where there are no land (wire) lines. Obsolete used cell phones are destroyed in an environmentally-responsible manner, with 100% landfill diversion. The program illustrates the leading role Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. can taking towards assisting the community with technology recycling.

All cell phones, regardless of age or condition, will be accepted. Make certain to deactivate your phone as well.

Source:
http://www.thinkrecycle.com

For more information, contact naeb@lambdalady.org