Merryhill Preschool Students Pack More than 100 Gift Boxes

Pre-K students at Merryhill Preschool on Corning Avenue in Milpitas recently exceeded their goal of packing and preparing 100 gift boxes of toys, art supplies, books and more to send to children around the world, including those who have been affected by recent natural disasters. Each package also contains handwritten letters from the students. The supplies and gifts were collected as part of a school-wide gift drive to benefit Operation Christmas Child, an international humanitarian organization that sends care packages to children in need around the globe. Prior to preparing the boxes, students learned about friendship, different languages and compassion.

About Merryhill Preschool

Merryhill Preschool in Milpitas, Calif., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of more than 200 nonsectarian private schools, including preschools, K-8 and high schools in 19 states across the nation and the District of Columbia. Merryhill Schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. Many also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Merryhill School, or to find a school near you, please visit www.MerryhillSchool.com.