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Sailors Exchange Banners with Sunset Elementary
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| | SAN DIEGO (NNS - 12/16/2010) -- Sailors from Naval Surface
Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC) and USS Rushmore (LSD
47) visited Sunset Elementary School in San Ysidro, Calif.,
Dec. 13 for a banner exchange celebration as part of the
Partners in Education (PIE) Program. |
SURFPAC and Rushmore created their own banners,
which represent their relationship with the
school.
Sunset Elementary created banners for both
commands in honor of the Sailors in the
partnership. The banners will be displayed at
the school, the ship and at SURFPAC headquarters
until the end of the school year.
SURFPAC Chief of Staff, Capt. John Gelinne,
addressed an auditorium filled with students at
the event.
"The mission of our PIE Sailor volunteers is to
work with the students and to make their
education experience better. Learning doesn't
stop after high school. We send Sailors to
school every day to continue to become better
Sailors. We want to help you continue your
education |
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SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2010) Cmdr. Yvette Davids, executive director of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to students during a welcoming ceremony at Sunset Elementary School. Davids was a guest speaker for the event that began the partnership between the school and the command, which will focus on developing the students academic and technical skills. |
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experience. I'm looking forward to working with
Sunset Elementary as you continue on this
journey, because this journey never ends and we
will be a part of that with you," said Gelinne. |
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Rushmore Commanding Officer Cmdr. Brian J. Finman, a guest
speaker at the event, spoke about the importance of math and
science in the Navy and what he expects from the
partnership.
"I'm happy to be here because when I look out and see your
faces, I see the future of America and that's why it means
so much for us to come here," said Finman. "What I do on the
ship is train the crew to do maintenance so it operates
properly, which is where math and science are involved. What
I expect of you, is for you to come to school every day, be
eager to learn, listen to what your teachers say, and
remember that education is the key to unlocking your
potential, so that in the future you can grow up and help
the country move forward."
Charo Minton-Castro, Sunset Elementary's librarian and
head-coordinator for PIE, welcomed the military members to
the assembly and thanked them for their involvement with the
school.
"On behalf of the Sunset community, I want to thank all of
the Sailors for creating this partnership," said
Minton-Castro. "Our children will greatly benefit from the
partnership we have created. We are very excited and look
forward to working together in making the military a part of
the Sunset community and family."
After the introductions and guest speakers, Lt. Mone� Freas,
SURFPAC's science, technology, engineering and math outreach
coordinator, demonstrated several science experiments,
creating artificial snow and then small rubber balls. Freas
also conducted an experiment to teach students about
vortexes.
PIE is a non-profit organization consisting of education
partners focused on ensuring all students leave school with
the academic, technical and employable skills necessary to
be successful in the workplace. Eleven San Diego ships and
shore commands and seven schools in the San Ysidro District
participate in the PIE Program. This is the first type
commander initiative of its kind. | |
Article and photo By Navy MCS 1st Class Elena Pence,
Commander
Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
USS Constitution Public Affairs
Copyright 2010
Reprinted from
Navy News Service
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