<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">💖 </span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help Us Spread Holiday Cheer with Leduc Santa's Helpers!</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 🎁</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This holiday season, our school is proudly supporting the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leduc Santa's Helpers Society</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a wonderful, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to making Christmas brighter for families with children in the Leduc community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For over 40 years, Leduc Santa's Helpers has embodied the spirit of giving by providing much-needed </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Christmas gift hampers</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to ensure every child, regardless of personal circumstance, has a magical holiday. Their vision is simple yet profound: that every family in Leduc has a Merry Christmas.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since 2022, Leduc Santa's Helpers has focused specifically on filling the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">gift hampers</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, working in partnership with the Leduc &amp; District Food Bank to ensure all local families' needs are met.</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🌟 What They Need for the Gift Hampers 🌟</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leduc Santa's Helpers is relying on the community's generosity to fill their hampers with </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">new, unwrapped toys and gifts</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for children ranging from infants to 17 years old. Our contributions will help them give a special, age-appropriate gift to every child.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some suggested donations, broken down by age group:</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Age Group</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gift Suggestions (New, Unwrapped Items Only)</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Newborn to 2 Years</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clothes, pajamas, teething toys, learning toys, play mats, and other age-appropriate toys.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ages 3 – 12</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clothes, pajamas, reading books, colouring/activity books, arts &amp; crafts kits, interactive and age-appropriate toys.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ages 13 – 17 (Teens)</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pajamas, Books, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hoodies</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (very popular), Socks, Male/Female Wallets, Perfume/Bath/Body Packs, Teen/Personal Care Packs (makeup, grooming items), Curling irons/Blow dryers, Watches, Sports items (basketballs, soccer balls), Teen board games, Art/Drawing kits, Models, Drones.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The greatest impact comes from toys with high play value</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—items that are interactive and can provide a child with hours of entertainment. When shopping, consider the age recommendations on the packaging!</span></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LCHS Collection Drive Details</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Leduc Composite High School is excited to host a donation drive!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will be collecting all </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">new, unwrapped gifts</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for Leduc Santa's Helpers starting on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, November 17th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and ending on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, December 11th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please look for the designated collection box in the office area. Your kindness will make a real difference this Christmas!</span></p>