Community Workers!

We began our Community Workers unit last week until our week was cut short with my flu and aching jaw.  Now.....a root canal coming! Ugh.      We had the pleasure of having Andrew's dad, Officer Mike Holyoak and his co-worker, Officer Dani visit our class.   The children were so excited!

We started on Monday with Mail Carriers.  They wrote many "letters" and even licked the envelopes (I"m surprised : ) We have our own class mailbox for our special mail.

                                             Everyone journaled (wrote) a note to a family member.

                    We were astronauts, construction workers and firefighters!  We talked about safety at
                          home and how many community workers keep us safe.

Officer Mike Holyoak ( Andrew's dad) and Officer Dani.  We talked about safety and how officers keep us safe.  Officer Mike showed us things he wears on his uniform that keep  him safe.  Officer Dani told us even women can be officers!
We looked at the Officer's badge and it is heavy to wear!

 
Most fun was looking at the Police Car. We all got to sit in
side the car while the lights were flashing!

             There even is a computer in the car! (We were surprised by this!)

Officer Mike and Andrew, his son.

What a fun morning we had.  Can you tell it was  sunny while we took the picture? 

Officer Dani shook our hands and we went inside to say goodbye to the officers.  They put the sirens on for us and waved goodbye until next time~

 
It was exciting that just as the Police car arrived the
mail was being picked up so we got to see the mail truck too!



We all signed a card for the Officers thanking them for coming. We painted a police car and colored a police officer for them, too!


Now we know how to be safe!

1.  Police officers help us.
2.  If someone knocks on your door at home, let an adult
answer it.
3.  In case you cannot get an adults help, know to call 9-1-1.
4.  Stay away from pools if there is no adult.
5.  If you are lost in a store , find a store worker or police
officer to help.  Always stay with mom or dad!
6. Always wear a helmet when you are on a bike, or scooter or skating!
7.  Always wear your seat belt in the car.