East Rockaway High School students visited Centre Avenue Elementary School to team up with younger students to create Valentine’s Day cards for veterans on Feb. 13.
During the elementary school’s lunch and recess periods, high schoolers worked in tandem with their younger peers to create colorful, emotional tokens of appreciation for members of our armed forces.
ERHS Student Council and social studies teacher Mr. Poland originally led the project, but as enthusiasm for the project quickly spread, many additional high school students joined the team.
The cross-grade partnership gave older students the opportunity to model community service and appreciation for veterans for the younger members of the East Rockaway school family.
The school board sends a thank you to Ms. Kelly, Mr. Schaffer, Mr. Poland, Mr. Altamore, and the Culture Builds Character Committee for making this event possible.
