WHAT’S NEWS IN CHARTIERS VALLEY
Pictured L-R: Owen George, Gary Marshall and Brinley Pilarski share a special Veterans Day Thank-You.
CHARTIERS VALLEY
PRIMARY SCHOOL
CLASSES HONOR
VETERANS
Suzanne Schweikert, a Chartiers Valley
Primary School teacher of 25 years, has
honored local veterans for more than 20
years during her annual Veterans Day Tea.
Her kindergarten class and that of fellow
teacher Mrs. Marra entered the room for
this year’s event carrying American flags to
greet the veterans. They began the program
with the Mr. Rogers song, “Won’t You Be
My Neighbor?” The students, staff and
veterans all recited the Pledge of Allegiance,
sang patriotic songs and recited readings.
Students also recited facts about
veterans and Veterans Day. A slideshow
was then presented, thanking each veteran
present. The students from both classes
invited family members or friends as their
guests. Those present included some who
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previously served in the Army, Navy, Air
Force and Marines and some who are
currently serving. The students introduced
their veteran guests and presented a signed
placemat to each of them. The veterans
spoke about their service branch and duties.
Schweikert was teaching second grade
when she first started the Veterans Tea with
retired teachers Sandy Hallet and Trish
Conley years ago.
“When I moved to kindergarten, I knew
I wanted to continue this event. Even at the
age of 5, I feel it is necessary for children to
learn about the importance of Veterans Day,
who veterans are, and why we should honor
them,” she said. Schweikert’s father served
in the Army and is a retired state police
officer. “My dad has always been my hero,”
she added.
The Veterans Tea concluded with cookies,
punch and coffee. It was a great celebration
honoring those who gave us the freedoms
we have today. n
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