Partners are visible, supportive at Kittrell

WATERLOO – Kittrell Elementary School has added new Partners in Education to their roster this year.

Hy-Vee Crossroads, Five Point Family Chiropractic and Fareway-Waterloo have joined with Kittrell’s long-time Partners: Veridian, Olive Garden, Other Place-Ridgeway, Target, Hammond Avenue Brethren Church, Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, Unity Presbyterian Church, INVISION Architecture and Optimist Club.

“Our Partners are an integral part of Team Kittrell! They support us in a vast array of activities that take place throughout the year. Anything we ask for, they strive to provide. They al- low their staff to be visible in our school and for that we are so appreciative. We are thankful for the contributions made by each of our Partners,” said Principal Audrey Wallican-Green.

Partners provide treats for staff (teacher apprecia- tion) and students and dinner for staff, as well as volunteer as Pen Pals for students. They volunteer for Math and Literacy Night, LIM Night, Junior Achievement, Reading Buddies and guest readers. They also participate in Family sing Christmas carols for their Partners, too.

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“Partners have really impacted and enhanced projects going on in classrooms and supported staff with class projects. We are thankful for our Partners in Education,” said John Barker, family support worker and coordinator for PIE.

“Our Partners In Education are great in providing different life lessons and experiences that they may not have had the chance to do otherwise,” said Stephine Johnson.

Jen Kinder offered her thanks for Partners’ continued support for staff and students. “We are so grateful for everything you do,” she said.

“The best part about our relationships built within PIE is how connections branch out into all aspects of our school life. We have Partners that now volun- teer at the school, bring us a schedule of all meals served in the community and continue to talk to other people about the synergy happening at Irving. It truly is a special thing,” added Laura Meyer, lead teacher.

Fred Becker in rebuilding mode with Partners

WATERLOO — Fred Becker Elementary School is rebuilding its relationships in the Partners in Education program.

“Becker Elementary is so excited to start some new partnerships and maintain our relationship with Monster Cookies and More. We are looking forward to collaborating in more ways to share all of the potential in our community with our students right here at our school,” said Abigail Norgren.

Other Partners at this time are Maple Lanes, Vine Valley Real Estate, The Surgery Center at United Medical Park and Three Pines Farm. Sidecar Coffee is expected to become a Partner, Norgren said.