TAFT ELEMENTARY MINISTRY
SERVING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN THE COLLISTER NEIGHBORHOOD
Collister UMC enjoys a wonderful partnership with neighborhood school Taft Elementary. Our team works closely with Principal Tim Lowe and the coordinator of Taft’s Community School component to organize support and encouragement for the school’s students, families and teachers. Email Pastor Jenny, willisonjenny@gmail.com for ways to become involved in the Taft Ministry
STAFF APPRECIATION
Each staff member is prayed for and receives notes from someone at Collister UMC. We also raise fund to surprise the staff every-once-in-a-while with treats and coffee from Slow River Coffee Truck!
MENTORING
The mentor program at Taft is very strong and provides a way for adults to build friendships with individual students during school time.
TURNING PAGES
Collister UMC developed Turning Pages in cooperation with Taft Elementary and other faith organizations and schools in Boise. This YouTube series features Boise community leaders sharing their favorite books with elementary-school-aged children. Collister’s team has also created Art video lessons and resources for each episode. Check out the link to Turning Pages Season 1: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR9VLYxI5wXsGNe6u9KU59A
CLEANING PRODUCTS ONGOING DRIVE
Taft Elementary school is also a Boise Schools Community School, which means they provide resources not just to the students and families of Taft, but also to the whole surrounding neighborhood! Most of the resources are covered by other groups, but they have a continual need for cleaning products such as dish soap, laundry soap, paper towels and all-purpose cleaners. Collister UMC is on it! Bring supplies to worship on Sundays as we help stock our neighborhood school with the needed items!
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
These fun classes are held for Taft students during lunchtime and are a way to teach a fun skill, craft or game! Contact Pastor Jenny to see how you can get involved in sewing classes, yoga, cooking classes, as well as develop other ideas you might have! willisonjenny@gmail.com
