Red, white

and blue material has been donated for the project. Some material has

been cut into strips and others into blocks so that students can arrange

the pieces to resemble an American flag. Through the help of guild members

who are volunteering their time during the three-day period, students

are learning how to pin, baste and sew the material together to make a

small quilt.

"Quilt

guilds across the United States have been making quilts and sending them

to New York. Our guild wanted to do the same thing and we decided it would

be great to involve the students," said guild member Erin Haugh.

After the quilts

are finished, a label will be sewn on the back of each one featuring the

name of the school and the signatures of students who worked on it.

While the students

are enjoying learning how to make quilts, many say the real joy they are

getting from the assignment is knowing that their creations will bring

a smile to those they consider to be true heroes.

"I understand

how hard firefighters work to help keep people in our country safe,"

said seventh grader Patrick Bugara. "It makes me feel good to know

that our quilts will be hung in one of the fire departments to help the

firemen cope with the Sept. 11 tragedy."

The quilts

are scheduled to be shipped to New York City in the next couple of weeks.