{"id":3321,"date":"2021-02-05T07:23:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T14:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/the-columbia-pacific\/?page_id=3321"},"modified":"2025-06-25T03:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:40:09","slug":"operation-school-bell-grades-k-6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/the-columbia-pacific\/philanthropic-programs\/operation-school-bell-grades-k-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation School Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"

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OPERATION SCHOOL BELL\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Building self-esteem in children with new school clothes<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific is perhaps best known for our signature program, Operation School Bell<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/b>which provides NEW school clothing<\/span><\/strong> to students in need in K-12.\u00a0 The program serves all five Clatsop County school districts; Astoria, Warrenton-Hammond, Seaside, Jewell and Knappa and Naselle in Pacific County.\u00a0 We clothe students two times per year; once in the Fall and again in the Spring.\u00a0 <\/span>We partner with school Counselors, Principals and other school staff to decide who will participate, typically using the Free and Reduced Lunch program as a guideline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Within Operation School Bell we also offer a Literacy Program<\/strong>.\u00a0 During their dressing each grade school student gets to select a book from our Literacy Library.<\/p>\n

Sadly there are more children who need our help than our budget allows us to dress.<\/strong>\u00a0 This is the key reason we strive to increase our fundraising each year so that we can increase the number of children we can assist.\u00a0 We ask that you give generously.\u00a0 Wouldn’t it be great to help all of the children in need in our community?\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1616969807489{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;background-color: #1e73bc !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1616969683344{margin-right: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

We Believe<\/span><\/h2>\n

New clothing has the power to elevate self-esteem, encourage school attendance, and improve academic performance. We are providing far more than just a new wardrobe\u2014we are empowering young students to reach their full potential.<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

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Grades K-6<\/span><\/h2>\n

Children in K – 6 are a joy to serve. Armed with measurements for each child, our volunteers\u00a0 “shop” in our well stocked Assistance League warehouse, picking out their favorite styles and colors. There is nothing more rewarding than to see the huge smiles that brighten the children’s faces when they try on their brand new school clothes. Each child receives school appropriate:<\/p>\n

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  • Shoes, socks and underwear<\/li>\n
  • Several shirts & pants<\/li>\n
  • Hoodie or sweatshirt & a winter coat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Grades 7-12<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Shopping “Events” are held at local retail locations where students choose their own clothing and our volunteers reinforce how great they look in their new school clothes.\u00a0 Students also receive some hygiene products and are treated to lunch and treats during their shopping trip. Each student shops for school appropriate:<\/p>\n

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    • Shoes, socks & underwear<\/li>\n
    • Several pants and shirts<\/li>\n
    • Sweatshirt or a Hoodie<\/li>\n
    • Specialty clothing for band or choir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      2024-2025
      \nHow we are making a difference<\/span><\/h1>\n

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      Putting smiles on faces<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      Helping our community<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      100% of Public Schools<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      No matter how big or small your donation can help a child succeed!<\/span><\/h1>\n

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