Clover Street School Sends Valentines to the Troops

Students from the Power Lunch program at Clover Street Elementary School in Windsor learned the real power of words. Along with their ALSTOM Power volunteer reading mentors, Clover Street students made Valentine Day cards to send to our men and women serving in the military.

During lunchtime, the students and their volunteer reading mentors used construction paper, stickers, and ribbons, cut out hearts of all shapes and colors, and wrote special messages to show their respect and give support to our troops.

Everybody joined in the fun! Anthony Jackson, school coordinator of the Power Lunch Program at Clover Street School, provided direction and purchased the materials for the projects. Volunteers from ALSTOM Power brought small American flags to use. Even Clover Street staff joined in! One teacher mentioned that she was a Blue Star Mom (a mom who has a child serving in the military). She spoke to the third graders about how lonely and homesick our fighting troops are, and she explained to the students how much their cards and letters would help their morale.

Everybody involved in the project was a winner! Students, ALSTOM Power volunteers and Clover Street staff learned the power of working together and reaching out to others. And everybody learned the power of the written word.

So, remember, reading is not only about books. When you read (or write) with a child everybody wins!