This holiday season, local families will have gifts under the tree thanks to students at a Pinellas County elementary school.
At first glance, one Christmas tree that lights up Cypress Woods Elementary in Palm Harbor looks like any other holiday decoration, but the ornaments hanging on it represent a student in need and an opportunity to give back through the school’s Giving Tree.
“The student chooses the ornament, and then they are able to shop for the gifts for that particular student,” said school social worker Melinda Hassenplug. “The gifts on our Giving Tree represent students who actually attend school at Cypress Woods Elementary School. However, this year, our PTA is also sponsoring students at Sunset Hills Elementary School as well as some students and children with Healthy Families.”…