Operation Happiness
In conjunction with Shearer Elementary
Dear Parents,
The season of giving and goodwill is fast approaching. With the unfavorable economic conditions we
are all facing, the need for food, warm clothing, and open hearted giving is greater than ever. Thousands of
Clark County families, some of those being Shearer families, will not have access to a warm Holiday meal
this season. That’s where Operation Happiness steps in. For over 40 years, the all volunteer organization has
provided a boxed meal, turkey included, free of charge to families in need. This Holiday season, I am asking
your family to join with Shearer Elementary, and Operation Happiness, in helping to provide holiday meals to
our friends and neighbors who are in need.
How can you help?
It’s easy. Your child’s class will be collecting non-perishable food items in a contest to see which
class collects the most! The class which gathers the most food will win a PIZZA PARTY provided by
our Family Resource Center! Cans will be gathered from classrooms daily starting Wednesday,
December 2nd , and ending Thursday, December 10th . All food will be stacked in front of the cafeteria to
show our students how small, individual acts of kindness can combine together to make a BIG difference in
our community. Thank you in advance for your support of Shearer students, Shearer families, and Operation
Happiness.
Together we WILL make a difference!
Sincerely,
Travis Caudill,
Shearer Elementary Teachers
and
Susan Birch,
Family Resource Center Coordinator
Donation Ideas
 Canned Green Beans
 Canned Corn
 Canned Peas
 Canned Fruit
Shearer Elementary School
244 East Broadway, Winchester, KY 40391
859.744.4978