IIAM 6th Grade Academy

September 8, 2008
Greetings Parents,

One of our middle school special education teachers is from Houma, LA, a city that was hit hard by Hurricane Gustav. His family will be returning to Houma Saturday, September 6, in good health, thankfully. However, they have been alerted by the city of Houma that they will be without electricity for the next Seven weeks.

Given that all stores will be closed for the majority of this time, the purchase of a generator is not an option in terms of survival. For safety purposes, they will rely on battery power for their flashlights and lanterns, until further notice.

They are urgently in need of C, D, and AA batteries. His plan is to collect as many of these types of batteries and mail them in batches to Baton Rouge, LA, where his uncle can then bring the batteries to Houma.

We are asking that those 6th grade families that are in a position to help, bring in some items on the family’s wish list. Please leave the donated items in the care of Ms. Bynoe (room 303) and she will house and sort them for me.

Houma Relief Wishlist
C, D, AA batteries
Gift cards to Walmart, Home Depot, Sam's Club, Target
Disinfectant Wipes
Non-perishable Food Items

You care and concern is greatly appreciated.

N. Josiah Robinson
Special Education Teacher
Imagine, IA Mableton

6th Grade Team, IIAM

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