More Information on Our Back-to-School Event!

The Satanta United Methodist Church was recently awarded a $1,500 grant from the Kansas Leadership Center to assist the 21^st Time class in hosting an all-in-one back-to-school fair to be held at the Satanta United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Children who attend the fair will have an opportunity to sign up for low-cost  (or free) school supplies, select free books to begin building their own home libraries, and to connect with local representatives from groups like Parents as Teachers and Learn and Play.

 

The fair will also focus on the field of health care. The back-to-school fair will offer children complimentary dental screenings, courtesy of a local dentist office; lessons (including a physical activity) on combating childhood obesity; information on the health and dental clinics operated by United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries; and information on the services provided by the Haskell County Health Department. Those in attendance are invited to enjoy a light, healthy meal, and a nursery will be provided. 

Children and families in attendance will also have the opportunity to “shop” for good, clean clothing to begin the school year in and will be given basic hygiene items such as shampoo, soap, and deodorant. Local photographer Danelle Groth will be on hand to take complimentary family photos, and the church will offer high-value coupons for children’s haircuts at a local salon. The Gideons will be present to distribute New Testaments in both Spanish and English, and the church will have representatives from the Satanta United Methodist Church’s active Sunday school and youth programs on hand to encourage the participation of all our community’s children in these programs. 

Those interested in helping at this event are encouraged to contact Ryan Burrows at 649-3416. To donate directly to the cause (just $15 will buy a school-supply kit for a needy child), send checks to the Satanta United Methodist Church (PO Box 157, Satanta, KS 67870) with “21^st Time” in the memo line.