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'Grannies' give hands Jenny Hagler always seems busy, shuffling copies of workbook pages for kindergarten and first grade classes as she makes her way through the hallways of Mattaponi Elementary School. Yet even on hectic days she is never too busy to stop to give a student a hug. Hagler, 65, and fellow volunteer Monica Harley, 71, with their familiar smiles and upbeat demeanor, are known by students and staff as "the two grannies." Hagler is a fixture in the copy room. each day. "This year she implemented her own copying program," said Eileen Fowler, the school's head secretary. Harley started out with the school as a paid lunchroom and playground monitor, making $12 each day. "I had the unfortunate job of calling her to tell her that we no longer had the funds to pay her," said Hay. "My jaw dropped when she said that the money didn't matter and she would continue to help out." Now in her second year as a full time volunteer, Hagler has delved into fundraising projects with the Parent Teacher Organization, including a Pennies for the Playground drive that raised money for new playground equipment. "We collected hundreds of dollars in change, but all of the banks charge a fee to count the money," Principal Janice Hay said. "Counting the coins was a dirty little job that nobody wanted, but Mrs. She volunteers for a lunch duty shift and three recess shifts. "On the playground she teaches children to share equipment and respect each other," Hay said. "And at lunch she walks around opening juice boxes and handing out straws." Harley also passes out balls and jump ropes on the playground, and keeps children safe on the tire swings. "It's the least I can do for the teachers," Harley said. "In elementary school, a lot of the time teachers need to baby sit the kids. I can help out with that." Harley raised six children of her own before coming to volunteer. Her grandson Christopher and nephew Tony both go to Mattaponi. Last year, she was one of the Prince George's County residents honored with the Volunteer of the Year award. "I'm going to be here for a while," Harley said. "Half of the kids call me Grandma and half of them call me Mamma. I just put me arms around them and tell them to be good and listen to their teacher."