February 1, 2010
Dixon Students Remember the Families Supporting our Troops
Students at Dixon Middle School participate in regular service activities once a month through the Panther Pride Club. After providing service for our country’s military men and women over the past several years, the group decided it would be fun to write notes and valentines to the families supporting our troops overseas.
"The families of the troops sacrifice just as much as the troops do," said Lauren Perkins, the teacher who organized the activity for the Panther Pride Club. "Because of this, we wanted to recognize the parents, wives, husbands, siblings, children, and grand-children whose loved ones are away serving."
The students made valentine cards for the families of the 478th HR Company currently serving at the Bagharam Airbase in Kabul, Afghanistan. The cards were sent to many states across the country, and Dixon students hope these family members feel extra love and support at this time. The students loved doing this project and now they too will remember what a sacrifice not only the troops make, but the family members of the troops as well.
Great job, Mrs. Perkins!
3 comments:
I love it! You gotta love Lauren and how she is always trying to think of ways to help others and cheer people up. Thanks for your fabulous example LaLa!
Oh mom you're so sweet to post that and write about that! When you mentioned today that you put the article on your blog I totally thought you were referring to the bachelor article, not the article about the valentines... so this was a pleasant surprise. This was a great activity! And I think the students learned a lot about the families of the troops and how much they sacrifice. Aubs is my hero.
I can't wait to get my valentine card. I am so excited. I love you dearly and love that you have always put others first.
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