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Marvin Elementary School students don't have to go far to buy their Mother's Day gifts. A florist set up shop in front of their school Thursday so the kids can buy a plant for their moms. First-graders Jack Gifford and Lorenzo Zullo were eying the petunias for their mothers. "I've already made her a card," said Jack.
The plants are supplied by Springdale Florist in Darien, owned by Marvin parents Tom and Debby Doyle. A percentage of the sales go the school's PTO. The sale is on all day Friday, as well.
Students can also buy plants and flowers for their teachers -- this is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Earlier this week, Lorenzo and Jack decorated their teacher Mrs. Lamb's classroom with balloons and star streamers. The entire class made her a book with thoughts about their teacher. "You make me feel special and you taught me to read better," wrote Lorenzo on his page of the collaborative gift.
Let us know about your special school events at mnoor@mainstreetconnect.us.
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