The goal of a service project is to realize that we should shift our focus from ourselves and to focus on positively impacting others. And Watt’s has exhibited this spirit! Through the month of November, students participated in a coupon collection that benefits the TROOPONS® program. TROOPONS® is an amazing program! Coupons can be used on overseas military bases for up to six months past their expiration date. Many military families rely on donated coupons to help offset the expense of living overseas. Shopping abroad can be especially tough for military families. Donated coupons can make a difference! On the evening of December 5th, students from We Serve Too, Watts Leadership, Meet in the Middle, PALS (Clemens and Steele), staff, and parents came together to sort the many coupons into four categories: food, non-food, pet, and baby items. Watts set a goal of collecting 6,500 coupons, but quickly exceeded that goal!
In just a few weeks, the students were able to collect 42,185 coupons! With an average savings of $1.00 per coupon, that is $42,185 in savings for our Military friends. This shows that when a group comes together for the same cause, anything can happen! Watts hopes that this story will inspire you to make a difference in someone’s life. Who knows where it could lead? 
Written By CARLA, School Counselor December 2013