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“Ranger Sam” told students all about First Landing State Park during the Windsor Woods Elementary “Touch a Truck” day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The VBCPS Food Services truck was on hand for the Windsor Woods Elementary “Touch a Truck” event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Windsor Woods Elementary School was recently transformed into a truck stop for a couple hours.<\/p>\n

Students barreled out of the school in excitement, eager to visit with approximately 60 trucks parked outside.<\/p>\n

The third annual \u201cTouch a Truck\u201d event organized by school counselors Tammy Schubart and Taylor Casey was in full swing by 9:30 a.m. April 11. Sirens blared, lights flashed, horns honked and children chatted with excitement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is my Superbowl!\u201d exclaimed Schubart.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal is to create excitement for all the students about different career options and what better way for them to do that than touching the trucks and asking all kinds of questions,\u201d Schubart said.<\/p>\n

Students spent the morning going from vehicle to vehicle learning about different jobs. Each carried a passport with sample questions and empty spaces to be stamped by truck volunteers.<\/p>\n

A group of kindergarteners couldn\u2019t stand still waiting their turn to pat the noses of Titan and Jusino.\u00a0 The horses belong to the Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol and were ridden by police officers Ryan Ashby and Matt Ward. The students were curious about the horses\u2019 diet and their birthdays.<\/p>\n

Nearby, some second graders crowded around a 2008 Corvette. Daniel Domenech explained that the racecar participates in a motorsport called drifting. One student asked, \u201cCan I sit in it?\u201d while another admired the car\u2019s pink wheels. They couldn\u2019t believe the racecar could travel at 160 miles per hour.<\/p>\n

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Cellphone Sally reminded students to call 911 in emergency situations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The VBCPS Food Services truck was very popular. Dorian Sejko, age 5, placed his \u201cCelebrate Good Nutrition\u201d sticker on his shirt after touring the truck. \u201cI saw a fryer and a pan,\u201d he said. \u201cI like french fries.\u201d<\/p>\n

Second grader Aniya Miller was intrigued by the \u201cMosquito Joe\u201d truck.\u00a0 \u201cI like how they help us not get bit by mosquitos,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Virginia Beach Emergency Communications & Citizens Services brought along Cellphone Sally, a large stuffed cellphone promoting what to do in emergency situations. \u00a0When asked what number to dial in an emergency, shouts of \u201c911\u201d erupted.<\/p>\n

Jacob Sherlock with Conquest USA construction company showed off a Caterpillar 315 excavator. \u201cThey wanted to know how hard it is to drive and make turns,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Specialist Alexander Belanger with the Army National Guard stood by a military Humvee and gave out lots of high-fives.\u00a0 Students were very curious and asked lots of questions, he said. \u201cThey want to know about the different components inside, and the tires, bolts and screws.\u201d<\/p>\n

Samantha O\u2019Donald with First Landing State Park, also known as \u201cRanger Sam,\u201d stood by her truck.\u00a0 Some kindergarteners were curious about what kinds of animals were in the park, such as rabbits and squirrels. One student wondered if giraffes were ever spotted there.<\/p>\n

Fifth grader Brittany Matteson said she enjoyed learning about O\u2019Donald\u2019s job, especially when they need to transport sick animals from the park. \u201cI\u2019m an animal lover,\u201d she said, adding that it was amazing to see so many trucks at one time. \u201cIt\u2019s fun to learn something new,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Trucks were also on hand from Dominion Energy, Cox Cable, Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, PiN Ministry, Atomic Plumbing and many others. The Virginia Beach Fire Department\u2019s giant Monster Fire Truck was popular, as were tours on a VBCPS school bus.<\/p>\n

Math specialist Margaret Trejo said each year the truck event grows. \u201cIt engages every student and provides ideas of jobs they could be in for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Principal Michala Cardwell commended the team for putting together the event and thanked volunteers for helping achieve the goal of \u201cpromoting science, community and pride in everything available in Virginia Beach.\u201d<\/p>\n

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More than 60 trucks were on hand for the Windsor Woods Elementary “Touch a Truck” event on April 11.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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