The first reason you may bake a fresh, homemade apple pie is because it smells good and it is delicious! It’s that time of year when we want for something warm and comforting to eat as the season changes. Mrs. Rodriguez’s 5th grade class decided to bake homemade apple pies for a bigger reason; to feed the hungry. Each year the St. Mary School 5th graders participate in baking apple pies for the church’s Community Supper which is offered to the public and open to those who may be in need of a hot meal, or just the company of others.
Parents and grandparent volunteers work in the kitchen to peel apples for each pie while the students gather needed ingredients and create an assembly line. Student Megan Bender bragged, “we ran out of apples three times and had to wait for more”. Briana Shirkey said, “it was messy and fun”! During the next Community Supper the 5th graders will also volunteer to help serve the meal and be waiters and waitresses for the night. 4th grade teacher, Megan Tracy, explained to the students that many of those who come like the meal that is served, but look forward to the dessert options the most. She said, “some people who come don’t have the chance to enjoy homemade desserts often and it’s usually the first thing they look for when they come in”.
The students are excited to share their creations with the community who attends. 5th grader Adam Zielinski said, “I saw the finished projects and they looked good”! Each student will surely take away more than just a baking lesson from this activity. The school’s hope is that each will be inspired to serve others in different ways when they can throughout their lives.
About St. Mary School
St. Mary’s School Chardon is a Catholic School for grades preschool through 8 where students are encouraged to develop academically in an environment of faith, with a vision for the future. For information: http://www.stmaryschoolchardon.org or Contact: mintihar@stmaryschoolchardon.org, Phone: 440-286-3590
