Whiz Kids: Sewing Kindness

For the last several weeks, the Activity Room at has been buzzing with the sounds of a sewing machine, scissors cutting paper templates, and at times, the "Ouch!" of a finger pricked by a needle.

Under the guidance of para-pro Mrs. Wotipka, students from all grade levels have used their recess time every day to create beautiful pillows which will be donated to homeless families. We applaud these young students for their hard work and loving gesture--and for the beautiful creations!

Mercer Island Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: 

• Name, Age: Island Park Elementary Students
• Class, School:  1st-5th graders,
• Accomplishment:  Island Park Elementary students have created dozens of bright, colorful pillows to be donated to HopeLink, a local organization that helps families in need.
• Why this is Awesome: These youngsters have donated their recess time to design, create and sew bright, comfy pillows which will go directly to families, some whom currently find themselves homeless. The students have learned that by dedicating themselves to a project, they can see it to fruition and help make someone's day a little brighter.