RMCNews with Sandy Hodgson – Erie, Colorado … How does a school clear the sidewalks after a blizzard? They enlist the help of students, of course.
After the weekend blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow at Vista Ridge Academy, three students on spring break demonstrated the CHERISH value of service by helping their parents with snow removal.
The Barton family, including a kindergartener, 4th, and 7th graders are no strangers to exhibiting community service. Often, they assist their parents, who have been active volunteers for years at the school by clearing the parking lot of snow or helping with our Parent Community Association.
Sandy Hodgson, principal at Vista Ridge explains the service the children show: “Sometimes when you ‘have’ to help, it might be done begrudgingly, but these students are always ready to help with smiles on their faces. That is the true definition of service.”
–RMCNews with Sandy Hodgson who is the principal at Vista Ridge Academy; photos by Lisa Barton
