Community Helper week came to life for the Pre-K classes at St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point. They had a special visit from the Cedar Lake Police Department. Officer Huppenthal, a St. Mary’s dad, along with Officer Tomko came to talk to the children about the many ways police officers keep our community safe, and how children can help keep themselves safe by following safety rules! The students were especially excited and surprised to meet K-9 Officer Johnny! Children were able to pet Officer Johnny, ask questions about being a police officer, and take an up close look and inspect the inside of a police car. Our afternoon classes had a special visit from Firefighter Mancera, also a St. Mary’s dad. Firefighter Mancera is with the Valparaiso Fire Department. Children were able to see the special gear firefighters need to wear to protect their body during a fire. They also practiced how to stop, drop, cover their eyes and roll! “We are so thankful for our Community Helpers!” said St. Mary’s Preschool lead teacher, Mrs. Alison Huffman.
Officer Jake Huppenthal and Officer Tomko interact with the students at St. Mary’s School in Crown Point.
Firefighter Colin Mancera leading a drill while Olivia Nguyen eagerly awaits her turn
Lucas Zientara meets police dog, Johnny
Firefighter Colin Mancera showing the gear needed to fight fires.
St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point offers grade levels Junior Pre-Kindergarten (for three-year-olds) through grade eight. Students in all grades are provided with opportunities for fun projects and activities to make learning interesting and relevant. To learn more about St. Mary’s School visit school.stmarycp.org or call 663-0676. The school’s famous Spaghetti Supper is Wednesday, November 13th.
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