Local school takes thoughtful approach to Valentine's Day
Each of the hearts, made with students' handprints and crayons, include a message of thanks to the staff at the Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center.
By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula
Giving cards and candy is one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but showing love with meaningful actions is another matter.
At least that’s what the staff at Tierra Vista Montessori School in Marble Falls has discovered.
“We’ve done the traditional Valentine’s Day party with cards and candy in the past, but it seemed the kids just tossed the cards aside to get to the candy,” said Shellie Houck, TVMS administrator.
It didn’t carry much meaning.
This year, parents brought unopened blankets or stuffed animals to give to children served by the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center, based in Burnet. One parent even brought a handmade blanket.
It’s no accident the gifts parents were asked to donate were items made to comfort.
The HCCAC provides counseling, family advocacy and victim's services to children dealing with abuse or trauma and their families.
For more, see The Highlander, Friday, Feb. 12.
