18 PLUSS helps students with vocational development
It鈥檚 the season of love, hearts and x鈥檚 and o鈥檚!听听
鈥淚t makes me happy,鈥 said 18 PLUSS student Emma Sturkie.听听
It鈥檚 also the perfect time to spread the love and happiness with those who have served our country.听听
That鈥檚 why the students of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Performance-Based Learning in Unique School Settings (18 PLUSS) program from Lamar High School decorated Valentine鈥檚 Day cards for veterans and shared their love and appreciation.听
Serving students 18-22 years old, the program is designed to support high school students eligible for special education services who require assistance in securing and sustaining employment in their local area as part of their vocational development.听
In partnering with local businesses, around 80 students visit the or the nearby Sheraton Hotel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week to gain real-world work experience.听听
Last week鈥檚 visit to the stadium was a little different. Instead of stocking supplies or setting up events,听it was all about getting creative. 听
With their own VIP suite stocked with hearts, flowers, glitter and more, the festive project sure did spread the spirit of Valentine鈥檚 Day. 听
鈥淚 decorated them with stickers and drew lots of hearts on them,鈥 said 19-year-old La鈥橳ori Reed.听
Each card was a small token of gratitude, a reminder to the veterans that they were loved and cherished.听
鈥淭hanks for supporting our country,鈥 Reed wrote. 鈥淚 liked decorating this one because it shows love.鈥 听
Reed, Sturkie and their classmates’ cards were given to the and handed out to veterans and their families. 听
鈥淲e talk to them about how meaningful it is to these veterans when they open them,鈥 said special education teacher Dana Rainwater. 鈥淚t means that they are being thought of on this special day and someone has taken the time to make something special just for them.鈥澨听
With each card, they hope to brighten the day of Arlington veterans through love, kindness and the enduring spirit of community. 听
鈥淚 love that these veterans get to have a piece of my students, a piece of what they created,鈥 said Rainwater. 鈥淲e hope they have a wonderful Valentine鈥檚 Day wherever they are.鈥听
Learn more about 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 18 PLUSS services. 听
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