In Loving Memory of Mr. Kevin Bender

Friendly's Fundraiser for Bender Family
When: Wednesday, February 24th
Time: 5-8pm
Where: Trexlertown Friendly's
How: Just come between 5-8 pm, take out or dine in and 10% will be donated
Why: to benefit the Bender family

Bingo for Bender
When: Friday, March 19th
Time: 6-8 pm (doors open at 5:30)
Where: Eyer Middle School Cafeteria
How: Fliers will be available at individual schools for prepaid tickets, I will have them on the Eyer Website soon
Why: to benefit the Bender family

Dear Alburtis Parents/Guardians,

It is with great sadness that I share the news regarding the sudden death of a former Alburtis teacher, Mr. Kevin Bender. After being hospitalized and beginning treatment, he passed away early this morning. He will be missed by everyone.

Today our guidance counselor, Mrs. Veneskey, shared this information with our 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students, who were acquainted with Mr. Bender. Counselors and psychologists were available to assist any of our students or staff who needed support. Students were permitted to call home, if they desired. I would suggest that you assess your child’s need to discuss this tragedy further and offer them support at home. We will continue to supply trained staff members on site for a number of days if any students need further support.

At this time we know nothing of any memorial services, but will post them on our Alburtis Elementary School website as they become available. On the reverse of this letter, you will find suggestions of ways to help your child through this difficult time.

With sorrow,

Dr. Ronald P. Renaldi

Principal, Alburtis Elementary School

LINKS

• Supporting your child through the grieving process
• In Memory of Kevin Bender
• Eyer Middle School

Eyer Events for Kevin Bender:

The Rock-a-thon - February 5th 8pm-7am (we have a teacher chair and the money from this will be donated to the family).

Friendly's - February 24th Trexlertown   5-8pm

LMMS Activity night - February 26th

Bingo Night at Eyer - March 19th   6-8pm

Basketball game between Eyer and LMMS - "Baskets for Bender" - March 31st 2:30-5:30

Chick-Fil-a - April 15th   5-7

Applebees in Trexlertown - Flapjack Breakfast fundraiser - May 22nd from 8-10am

We are also doing fundraisers in house with Eyer students:

February -  6th grade selling tattoos
March - 7th grade pretzels
April - 8th grade TBA
May - 6th grade TBA


If anyone would like to donate gift cards here is the list of businesses the Bender family frequents:
Giant
Wegmans
WaWa
Target
McDonalds
Red Robin
Applebees
Friendly's

Monetary donations may be made out to Kevin’s wife, Joelle Bender.

Donations may be sent:
c/o Cindy Snow, 6th Grade Teacher
Eyer Middle School
5616 Buckeye Road
Macungie, PA 18062