PES Faculty & Staff Sunshine Committee
Please join us in supporting each other
The Pocopson Faculty and Staff came together in the middle of the pandemic to give back to and support one another in a difficult time for all of us. They created a group called The Sunshine Committee. Teachers and staff members each donated their own money to fund weekly snacks and to help community members in need.
Recently, we had two of our very own, Ryan Stephens, a 5th grade teacher, and Sharon Towber, one of our head custodians, suffer difficult times. Both Ryan and Sharon were hit hard by Hurricane Ida. Sharon is also dealing with several health issues.
Mr. Ryan Stephens
Ryan and his wife were at home, when a tree crashed through their roof into the room that they were occupying. They made it through with small injuries, but cannot inhabit their home until improvements are made. In addition to the loss of housing, many of their personal belongings and clothing were destroyed. They are staying with family now, but can really use our help! If you would like purchase gift cards for Mr. Stephens, we know that he would greatly appreciate that.
He needs gift cards to:
- Food stores, like Giant,
- Clothing Stores, like Kohls, Target, etc...
- and even restaurant or takeout gift cards, anywhere in the West Chester/Kennett area.
If you are inclined to purchase a gift card, please send it in with your child to school.
If you prefer to donate to a fund for Mr. Stephens, we will use this money to buy gift cards for food, clothing, and home essentials.
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FCC9SH9326X1B/checkout/AMEUZHMMF2MRZ2PW2MO43ACZ
Mrs. Sharon Towber
Sharon's home was badly damaged by Hurricane Ida as well. Much of her first floor was flooded and thus, a great deal of her furniture, home goods, and food were all destroyed. Her family is helping her to rebuild, but she needs our help as well! In addition to living through and in the mess of Hurricane Ida, Sharon was recently diagnosed with a second bout of cancer. You may remember when we all UNITED FOR HER with Sharon when she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2018-2019. Although Sharon did beat it then, it has unfortunately spread and she is undergoing Chemo treatments again. Any support that we can show Sharon during this difficult time would be greatly appreciated!
Sharon is in need of gift cards to mainly Giant and Walmart. If you would like to purchase one for her, please send it in with your child to school.
If you prefer to donate to a fund for Mrs. Towber, we will use this money to buy gift cards for food, clothing, and home essentials.
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FCC9SH9326X1B/checkout/7RFEJLE7OU7Y2UVSWVXRT4IH
If you would like to give to the larger Sunshine Committee Fund to help both of these causes, please send in Giant Gift Cards to the main office and label them, Sunshine or donate here:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FCC9SH9326X1B/checkout/UF4BMKJKDJP25ECFMQXPT3UK
Thank you so much for your unending support of our faculty and staff at Pocopson Elementary School!
Recently, we had two of our very own, Ryan Stephens, a 5th grade teacher, and Sharon Towber, one of our head custodians, suffer difficult times. Both Ryan and Sharon were hit hard by Hurricane Ida. Sharon is also dealing with several health issues.
Mr. Ryan Stephens
Ryan and his wife were at home, when a tree crashed through their roof into the room that they were occupying. They made it through with small injuries, but cannot inhabit their home until improvements are made. In addition to the loss of housing, many of their personal belongings and clothing were destroyed. They are staying with family now, but can really use our help! If you would like purchase gift cards for Mr. Stephens, we know that he would greatly appreciate that.
He needs gift cards to:
- Food stores, like Giant,
- Clothing Stores, like Kohls, Target, etc...
- and even restaurant or takeout gift cards, anywhere in the West Chester/Kennett area.
If you are inclined to purchase a gift card, please send it in with your child to school.
If you prefer to donate to a fund for Mr. Stephens, we will use this money to buy gift cards for food, clothing, and home essentials.
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FCC9SH9326X1B/checkout/AMEUZHMMF2MRZ2PW2MO43ACZ
Mrs. Sharon Towber
Sharon's home was badly damaged by Hurricane Ida as well. Much of her first floor was flooded and thus, a great deal of her furniture, home goods, and food were all destroyed. Her family is helping her to rebuild, but she needs our help as well! In addition to living through and in the mess of Hurricane Ida, Sharon was recently diagnosed with a second bout of cancer. You may remember when we all UNITED FOR HER with Sharon when she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2018-2019. Although Sharon did beat it then, it has unfortunately spread and she is undergoing Chemo treatments again. Any support that we can show Sharon during this difficult time would be greatly appreciated!
Sharon is in need of gift cards to mainly Giant and Walmart. If you would like to purchase one for her, please send it in with your child to school.
If you prefer to donate to a fund for Mrs. Towber, we will use this money to buy gift cards for food, clothing, and home essentials.
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FCC9SH9326X1B/checkout/7RFEJLE7OU7Y2UVSWVXRT4IH
If you would like to give to the larger Sunshine Committee Fund to help both of these causes, please send in Giant Gift Cards to the main office and label them, Sunshine or donate here:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FCC9SH9326X1B/checkout/UF4BMKJKDJP25ECFMQXPT3UK
Thank you so much for your unending support of our faculty and staff at Pocopson Elementary School!