Community Comes Together To Honor Havasu Teachers

By Becky Maxedon

Celebrating Teacher Association Week – May 3 through May 7 – is an annual homage to Lake Havasu City educators who shepherd students through their school years.

Many in the community donated to the celebration and are listed below.

Photo courtesy Jamaica Elementary PTSO

Andrea Helart, Jamaica Elementary School principal, said that in addition to those listed here, donations were also received from the Lake Havasu Realtors Association.

The London Bridge Bullies and Calvary Baptist Church donated for the Serve Our Schools week and for luncheons as well.

Burgers by the Bridge: (5) $10 Gift Certs

Big O Tires: (2) Cooler Bags filled with Big O swag and $100 gift certificate each.

Finneys: $25 Gift Card

Dos Amigos: $15 Gift Card

Wet Monkey Powersports: Jet Ski Rental

Titan Gym: (2) 1-month memberships

Main Street Salon: Gift Basket

Lake Havasu Golf Club: Golf for Two

Chabones: (5) $20 Gift Certs

Glow and Arrow: $40

Nail Nook: Gift Cert $35

Desert Bladz: (1) Adult pass and (1) Child Pass for 10 skates each

Columbia Joes: Gift Card $25

Red Onion: (10) $20 Gift Cards $200

Pampered Chef: Rockcrok Dutch Oven

Little Ivory Photography/Heather Carter: Motherhood Mini Certificate

London Bridge Resort: 2-night stay

Hangar 24: $20 gift certificate

Star Cinemas: 3 Movie Passes

Dustin Runyon: Check/Cash $250

Sparkle Creations by Lisa: Custom Cup $40

Ojala: Gift Certificate $50

Turtle Grille: (3) $50 Gift Certificates

The Jamaica Elementary staff thanked parent and community support throughout the 2021—21 school year.

“This year has been a challenging year for our entire community, and certainly for our schools. However, the caring and support you have shown toward our staff, and the amazing generosity that has been shared has truly lifted up and provided such an example of what our community is capable of when we come together.
“Through donations of your time, food, monetary gifts, services, and so many other ways, you have supported and encouraged us in ways you will never know. We are grateful to each and everyone who has come together during this year to support our schools.

“So, from the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate all you do!”

Photo courtesy Jamaica Elementary PTSO