Showing thanks: Rockwell students treat area first responders
Published 12:06 am Thursday, December 15, 2022
Law enforcement, firefighters and EMS personnel were invited to Rockwell for a first responder appreciation event on Monday. - Submitted
Rockwell Elementary hosted a first responder appreciation event on Monday in the school's media center. - Submitted
Local first responders got to select a cup with hopes of a gift card but risk of a lump of goal. - Submitted
Rockwell students made bracelets for the first responder appreciation event they held on Monday. - Submitted
ROCKWELL — Third graders at Rockwell Elementary held an event on Monday in the school’s media center to show their appreciation for first responders in Rowan County. Police officers, firefighters and EMS workers were all invited.
“First responders were treated to coffee from Dunkin Donuts, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Chick-fil-A biscuits,” said Sarah Cole, the instructional technology facilitator and media coordinator at Rockwell. “They were given an Ace Hardware 2023 calendar with a coupon for Halo Hair and Tanning Salon and the Morning Glory, our local coffee camper.”
Cole indicated that local sponsors donated gift cards or money for the school to purchase gift cards. In true Christmas fashion, there was a game in which the first responders could pick up a cup and either find a gift card or a lump of coal.
“Students worked last week to make keychains for each visitor to choose from and take home,” Cole said.
In total, about 40 visitors came to the event.
