’Tis the season to spread magic and cheer — and our amazing OGS community always delivers!
We’ve lined up wonderful ways to give back this holiday season. Choose the ones that spark joy for your family — every act of kindness makes a difference.
Thank you, OGS, for helping make this season bright for so many.
School-Wide Turkey Trot
AND Thanksgiving Food Drive
Tuesday, November 18 - Friday, November 21
After our 5th graders lead the way on November 18 for their first-ever Turkey Trot fundraiser, grades K – 4 will join the excitement during their PE classes. Students will collect colorful feathers after completing laps, helping to decorate the Giant OGS Turkey in the front hall.
Food Drive:
In the spirit of giving, we’ll also be collecting pantry items for Neighbor to Neighbor during the Turkey Trot and PE sessions. Most-needed: Dried beans, canned proteins, peanut butter & jelly, rice, pasta, and pasta sauce.
How to Give:
Students can bring their donations to PE on the day of their class’ Turkey Trot.
Turkey Trot PE Schedule:
Thursday, November 20: Grades 3 & 4
Friday, November 21: Grades K - 2
Contact: Grade 5 Coordinators (Erin Murphy, Kim Haney, Catie Oberg)
Operation Santa 2025
Donation Deadline: Monday, December 1
For many years, OGS parents have partnered with Operation Santa 2 to provide 300 holiday gift bags for students in Grades 3 – 5 at PS55 in the Bronx. Many of these children live below the poverty line or in area shelters.
Each holiday bag includes: a ball, umbrella, slipper socks, Legos, small toy, toothbrush, art supplies, and a book.
How to Give:
Be sure to select the shipping address “OS2 List A or B 2025 Gift Registry Address” to ensure proper delivery.
Contact: Jessie Clifford
First Annual OGS Giving Tree
Monday, December 1 – Friday, December 12
The OGS Outreach Committee is proud to partner with Domus to support local families in need. Each year, Domus hosts a joyful “holiday mall,” where parents can “shop” for gifts and fill stockings for their children, enjoy homemade treats, and collect pantry staples for the holidays. The event, run entirely by Domus staff and volunteers, serves more than 300 families — spreading warmth, dignity, and cheer.
How to Give:
After Thanksgiving break, look for the OGS Giving Trees on the plaza. Pick a leaf with a gift request to fulfill with your child.
Students can place unwrapped gifts in labeled bins inside the front doors when entering school.
Contact: Jesse Gestal
OGS Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Monday, December 1 – Thursday, December 18
As you do your holiday shopping, please consider purchasing an extra toy for our annual Toys for Tots Drive. Our 5th graders are proudly partnering with the local chapter of the Marine Corps Reserve. Last year, 20,932 toys reached 16,726 children across Connecticut — OGS families donated over 500!
How to Give:
Kicking off the week of December 1, 5th graders will collect new, unwrapped toys in each homeroom through December 18. Gifts for all ages are appreciated, especailly ages 9 – 12.
Contact: Dr. Bencivengo
Yerwood Center Donations: Winter Drive
Ongoing (Winter 2025)
Decluttering before the holidays? Donate gently used toys, games, art supplies, and holiday books (K – 3rd grade level) to support the Boys and Girls Club Yerwood Center, just a short drive from Old Greenwich.
Drop-Off: Bins inside Yerwood Center front doors | Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 6 PM
Contact: VP Community
