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2016-10-05 / Local
Students learn about police work
Springfield Police dispatcher Kiki Boyens speaks to 86 third-graders at Union Street School in Springfield about the role the police department plays in the town on Thursday, Sept. 29. — COURTESY
Springfield Police dispatcher Kiki Boyens speaks to 86 third-graders at Union Street School in Springfield about the role the police department plays in the town on Thursday, Sept. 29. — COURTESY
SPRINGFIELD — The Union Street School hosted the first visitor in its ongoing Community Connections project last Thursday.
Springfield Police dispatcher Kiki Boyens spoke to 86 third-graders about the role the police department plays in the town and answered questions from the students on Thursday, Sept. 29.
The Community Connections project, launched by third-grade teacher Elizabeth Hardy in August, invites members of local businesses and organizations to speak to third-grade students at the school in order to connect students with the community and engage them.
The school has approximately 80 third-graders this year. In the volunteer program, speakers from Springfield will each present to the whole group, once a month, according to Hardy.
For more information on Community Connections, or to volunteer as a speaker, contact Harty via email at eharty@ssdvt.org to schedule a date and time.
Glad to see the dispatcher out of her box, but really the clown pants.
ReplyDeleteMy children used to love when the police officer used to come to the elementary schools and Park Street each week, but that was probably 15 years ago. I guess they don't do that anymore?
ReplyDeleteDid they learn how to fire their weapon at unarmed people yet?
ReplyDeleteClown pants is a perfect description. So much for professional appearances. But we should expect nothing less from that department...
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit concerned about these supposed "third graders". They appear to range in age from about six to the age of consent. Has Springfield reverted to the one-room schoolhouse model?
ReplyDeleteYes,they have. I think it's exciting, don't you?
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