Our first project this school year is making Holiday cards to donate to the military. We encourage making cards with your original artwork on the front, as that will help personalize them. You don't have to worry about making it extremely fancy. However, feel free to spend as much time on them as you want, as long as it doesn't interfere with your homework.

IMPORTANT: Once you have created the card, please write a brief message inside. Please make it gender neutral and school appropriate. Also, keep in mind that not everybody celebrates Christmas. Please make it holiday neutral. You can write "Happy Holidays".

These must be completed by November 10th, which is when they are due. Please make at least 5.

link to the website: https://militaryholidaycardchallenge.com/how-to-send/

Here are specific guidelines you MUST follow:

1. Please address the card to “Dear Warrior”. Be respectful and polite.

2. Write a holiday greeting, keeping in mind that our Troops are diverse in their holiday practices and beliefs.

3. Write a personal note. For example: How do you celebrate the holidays? What are your family memories of holidays?

4. Sign your first name ONLY and the town and state where you live.

5. If you are or have been in the Military, or a member of a club, or an elected official or a First Responder, please consider including that information in your Card.

6. If your card is homemade, please keep the size to no larger than an 8 x 11 size paper folded in half.

7. If you have an envelope, please do NOT seal it. Do not be concerned if you do not have an envelope!

Here are some examples of cards you could make:

Here are some videos to help you get started.