Leaving Our Mark on the Community with the Thumb Print Project

The Honeoye Falls-Lima-Mendon Assets Committee will be participating in the Day of Caring on May 7, 2009.  Students at HF-L will decorate planters and plant flowers that will be placed around our school buildings and community.  The planters will be sponsored by local businesses, clubs and organizations. 

High School students will work with younger students to paint and decorate the planters, and High School students and community members will help with the planting. Once the planters are distributed, it is up to the organizations and businesses to care for their planters.  Care instructions will be provided. Once the planters are placed throughout the community, families will be encouraged to participate in a “scavenger hunt,” to walk the streets and identify the organizations that sponsored the planters. Prizes will be given to a select number of winners.

The project encourages the development of intergenerational relationships, and inspires youth to care for their community, develop a sense of purpose and provide service to others.  It encourages families, students and staff to get out and be active, and supports Village and Town initiatives, such as Twice is Nice and Be Loyal/Buy Local, as it is great advertising.

If your organization is interested in participating in the Thumb Print Project, contact Christine Gephart, Youth Services Coordinator, at 624-7080 or Christine_Gephart@hflcsd.org or complete this form and send the completed form and payment by April 20, 2009.