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Learn students can serve the community and help. Our students were just really excited to share their stuffed animals with kids who had never had one before.”

Spencer’s own kids even went through their own stuffed animals to donate.

“When our students heard the Copperview students had never owned their own stuffed animal, it resonated with a lot of the kids. Stuffed animals are the top of their list, their most prized toys; they love stuffed animals and seem to never have too many stuffed animals. So, for many, the thought there were children at a nearby school who had never had one I think was compelling for them. My own kids picked out ones that they thought nearby boys and girls would want to have.”

Besides donating a stuffed animal or two to love, Spencer hopes Butler students understand the significance of their actions.

“I hope they feel a sense of community when they give and serve especially in their own neighborhoods and communities,” she said. “I hope that they learned that there’s always a need where you are if you look for it, and that giving always feels good.”

Earlier this school year, Butler Elementary helped with a food donation drive.

Donations of new or good condition stuffed animals are still being accepted at Copperview Elementary. Judd said they can be dropped off at the school, 8449 S. 150 West in Midvale. l

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