Pictured left to right, front row to back row are: Angela Norwood, Project Linus Chapter Coordinator, Lauren Ellison, Hanna Glenn, Katherine Stair, Morgan Moss, Brooks Garner, Chase Moore, Bentley Durrett, Tanner Smith, Cole Cannon, Zoe Ruben, Emily Webb, Myles Inglish, Bryant Robinson, Bailey Bickerstaff, Emma Kannard, Emily Mimms and Judy Gibson (teacher) Judy Gibson's 5th grade class at The Brook Hill School was pleased to have the opportunity to make blankets for the Project Linus organization last week.

Project Linus is a non-profit national organization with a wonderful mission. It is their mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need , through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers." Project Linus was named after the adorable security blanket toting character from the "Peanuts" comic strip.

The Tyler Chapter of this fine organization provides blankets to ETMC, Mother Frances, Children's Advocacy, Child Protective Services, Hospice, and the ETMC Behavioral Health Center (which admits an average of 60 new juvenile patients a month). Mrs. Angela Norwood, Tyler Chapter Coordinator, visited Mrs. Gibson's class to share her appreciation for their help, and she even took part in making blankets alongside them.

This service project was a very rewarding and fun opportunity for the class. The students learned the importance of helping others through serving others.