Mrs. Catoe's service learning class

 Students in Mrs. Catoe's service learning class were visited by Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges of the Latino Communications Community Development Corporation, a local charity that helps low-income families achieve financial stability.  She talked with the class about the mission of the charity and the value of community service.

At the end of her visit, the class presented Mrs. Rodriguez-Hodges with a check for over $400 for the Latino Communications Community Development Corporation.  Students in the service learning class had organized and executed a school-wide fundraiser to collect money for this great local charity in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

After presenting Mrs. Rodriguez-Hodges with the check for her charity, the students learned that the money Blythewood Middle School raised will be used to help a recent flood victim get a new front door for her home.

Photo caption: Vanessa Louis-Jean, Ms. Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges, Kiya Powell, Kendall Counts, Lindsay Hoile and teacher Mrs. Catoe.

Photo caption: Ms. Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges of the Latino Communications Community Development Corporation speaks to Mrs. Catoe’s service learning class.