"Never doubt that one person or a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has..." - Margaret Mead

American anthropologist ( 1901-1978)

The 2009/2010 Kids in the Kommunity Officers are as follows: Do to the high numbers of participants in this years Kids in the Kommunity group (over 80!), we have found that we need to double the number of officers.

Chair Persons

Clare Robbins

Kim Grimaldi

Alexandra Champlin

Mike Smalanskas

(alternate Chris Ritter)

Public Relations

Jaqueline Savageau

Ben Aho

Colleen Brennan

Mackenzie Brandes

Secretary

Julia Morrison

Jen Windler

Treasurer

Joe Switzer

John Luo

Administration Contacts

Christina Entwistle

Anna Castellanos

Shannon Goodhile

Madeline Martin

The Kids in the Kommunity is a Mountview and PTA sponsored group made up of students in all 3 grades. Our object is to meet approximately once a month and once a month go into our community to commit random acts of kindness and planned activities that will meet the needs of those less fortunate.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

The first Kids in the Kommunity meeting was held today with approx. 75 students in attendance. Awesome! Last year's secretary, Julia "Bling" Morrison offered to take the minutes. Absent was Claudia Eddy due to illness. Members were given an information form to fill out. Our discussion centered on types of events in our near future and possible assistance from the teaching staff and/or parent pool as this year's numbers are much greater than anticipated! Please monitor this webite and icon for all future coorespondence.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

The 6th grade chapter of the Kids in the Kommunity group met with 36 in attendance. The following items were discussed:

- future presence of 8th grade officers at the meetings

- discussed last meetings ideas

- the first event will be the cleanup of the Red Barn properties, possibly next weekend (day to be decided upon)

- mitten tree in foyer with help from Mr. George (Thank you Mr. George!)

- our sister in Fitchburg - Mrs. Hughwes has the contact and will initiate contact.

- Wachusett Food Pantry assistance to Clayton Johansen and Ryan Murphy

- next meeting date not decided

Thursday, November 5, 2009

The 7th and 8th grade chapter met with 32 present. The following items were discussed:

- naming of the 8th grade officers

- review of last meetings discussions

- mitten tree in foyer with help from Mr. George (Thank you Mr. George!)

- sister school in Worcester. Mr.Champlin will initiate contact

- helping Clayton Johansen and Ryan Murphy collect food for the Wachusett Food Pantry

- first event next weekend (day to be determined) Cleanup of the Red Barn properties

- cleanup of the cross country trails for next weeks student/staff race. Will discuss with Mr. Paradis.

- next meeting date and time to be determined

some ideas discussed for upcoming events:

1. re-paint Chaffins playground equipment to cover offensive grafitti

2. visit a nursing home

3. talent show at school

4. outdoor dance on the tennis court

5. charity sports game

6. concert for money (Mountview musicians)

7. school raffle

8. fundraiser dance

9. walk for cancer, diabetes ect.

10. elderly yard clean-up

11. Heifer Project volunteerism

12. team up with a "sister/brother" school in Worcester

13. helping the sick at U.Mass Medical Center

Please remember; never hesitate to commit a random act of kindness...