Four Paramus, New Jersey Elementary Schools Collect Toys for Earth Week

Nearly 400 toys were collected by elementary school students at four public schools in Paramus, NJ as part of a community-wide effort to celebrate Earth Week.

Kristen Haverstick (left), first grade teacher at Midland School receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Second Chance Toys. Joining her is Drew Trautman, Franchise Partner, New Jersey North East for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, who generously donated transportation services for the Paramus toy drive.

Receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Second Chance Toys for their toy collection efforts is Dr. Mary Anne Evangelist (left) principal of Parkway School and Brooke Friedman (right) the third grade teacher who organized the toy collection program.

In recognition of their Earth Week toy rescue efforts, Jeanine Nostrame (left) principal of Ridge Ranch School and Noel Drower (right) head of the school's Respect Committee, who organized the toy collection program, receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Second Chance Toys for their initiative.

Sharing in the recognition for their school's participation in the Earth Week toy collection program with Second Chance Toys are Jack, Emma, and Luke, all students at Memorial School.