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☷School celebrates military children with month long fun
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 28,2022
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Fort Jackson’s C . C . Pinckney Elementary School celebrated Month of the Military Child , held throughout the month of April , with a month full of fun events and chances for students and teachers to dress up . Fort Jackson’s C . C . Pinckney Elementary School celebrated Month of the Military Child , held throughout the month of April , with a month full of fun events and chances for students and teachers to dress up . Fort Jackson’s C . C . Pinckney Elementary School celebrated Month of the Military Child , held throughout the month of April , with a month full of fun events and chances for students and teachers to dress up . Fort Jackson’s C . C . Pinckney Elementary School celebrated Month of the Military Child , held throughout the month of April , with a month full of fun events and chances for students and teachers to dress up . Fort Jackson’s C . C . Pinckney Elementary School celebrated Month of the Military Child , held throughout the month of April , with a month full of fun events and chances for students and teachers to dress up . Fort Jackson’s C . C . Pinckney Elementary School celebrated Month of the Military Child , held throughout the month of April , with a month full of fun events and chances for students and teachers to dress up . “Instead of a week of activities , we wanted something throughout the month , ” said Antoinette Pittman , school counselor . “The first day we kicked off with a walk , played music and learned about bullying and being kind . At the end , they got a purple squishy . ” The color purple is commonly used to represent and celebrate the unique lives military children lead . Pittman explained how a team of teachers formed a committee that mapped out the month of activities , dress up days for the students and teachers and events . Pittman has first - hand experience of the struggles military children can face . She is a mother whose children grew up while their father was serving on active duty . He was also a drill sergeant at one time as well . “It gives the students another kind of confidence when others recognizes that they ( military children ) struggle too , ” Pittman said . “I have children and remember when my husband was on the trail so I know their struggles . I know these kids need the recognition , it helps . ” Pittman has also taken the time to build a school schedule for her class that includes how to deal with transitioning and stress in the upcoming month . “People will start leaving in May , ” Pittman said . “We want to make sure they have skills and tools to help them . ” Pittman explained that observances like Month of the Military Child not only helps recognize and celebrate children , but also helps bring additional fun to the school year while learning . During the month , students and teachers were able to wear a variety of clothing to include sport team jerseys , camouflage , purple , and neon clothing to show their support to one another and students who have recently started attending the school . Events were also held in celebration such as having a selfie frame picture booth that students could use for theirs or their parent’s social media accounts . “We even had someone dress up as Wonder Woman , ” Pittman said . “I guess I have to step up my ‘A’ game . ” Though the celebratory month is coming to a close , there are future events on the horizon for students to continue having fun in their learning environment . “They are our heroes , ” Pittman said . “It’s why we are here . ”
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