Latest news with #MonthoftheMilitaryChild
Scotsman
11-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
New Project supporting Armed Forces Pupils in Midlothian Awarded Funding
A pupil support programme for Armed Forces Pupils is set to launch November 2025 following a successful award of £133,550 from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Known as the Midlothian Informed Personal Support Approaches (MIPSA), the programme will be open to all pupils with parents in regular service in the Armed Forces and will run for 2 years. The programme will offer various opportunities for military children to build confidence, boost academic attainment and receive bespoke learning support packages. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As part of the support programme, pupils could receive bespoke youth work opportunities from Midlothian Council's CLLE service, motivational coaching, tutoring, paid work experience and access to outdoor learning experiences. Midlothian's Month of the Military Child official flay flying To deliver the programme Midlothian Council will work with the Army Welfare Service and Children First, Scotland's national children's charity which has expertise in supporting children and families through relocation and transitions. The programme was developed following a pilot at Mauricewood Primary School in Penicuik, which showed positive impacts on children's attainment, confidence, and wellbeing. Armed Forces Champion Cllr Pauline Winchester said: 'This new project promises to make a real difference to Armed Forces children across Midlothian. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'As a military child myself, I am deeply aware of the worries, feelings of isolation and disruptions to education that Armed Force pupils can experience and the need to develop close connections to the communities they live and study in. 'By tailoring additional support to military children, we can help them boost their confidence, wellbeing and educational attainment through youth work approaches.'
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Killeen ISD students send special gifts to deployed soldiers
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – A special delivery from Killeen Independent School District students made its way overseas and brought some smiles with it! The district says Meadows Elementary and Venable Village Elementary students partnered with the Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG) for HHB Battery, 1-44 Battalion, 69th ADA Brigade to send handwritten letters and creative artwork to deployed soldiers in the Middle East. This effort was in celebration of the Month of the Military Child, and was all about spreading encouragement and joy to those serving far from home. The district says soldiers were thrilled to receive the thoughtful messages from all the young artists and writers! Killeen ISD is sending a huge thank you to the students, staff, and families who helped make this possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Paramount VetNet & Nickelodeon Host Drawing Workshop With the Wounded Warrior Project Featuring Artist & Marine Corps Veteran, Jeff Sornig
On April 25, during the Month of the Military Child, the Paramount Veterans Network teamed up with the Nickelodeon Community Efforts team to host another virtual Let's Draw event for the Wounded Warrior Project and their families, this time with their favorite Nick artist and Marine Corps veteran, Jeff Sornig guided the kids through drawing their favorite Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob. To kick things off, we aired a short episode of SpongeBob SquarePants featuring the song 'Best Day Ever.' One child even chimed in, saying April 25th really was the best day ever, especially because he didn't have to wear a jacket (Sunny Day!), which drew laughter from everyone. The day wrapped up with the kids proudly sharing their amazing drawings. As a parting gift, Jeff created a custom coloring page just for them, which was sent out after the event.'This event was pure joy. The kids didn't just draw their favorite Nickelodeon characters, they owned it! What really struck me, though, was how engaged the families were when Jeff shared his journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a Nickelodeon artist. You could see how much it meant to them to connect with someone who shares the same background and is now living their dream, doing something so fun and creative. The smiles, the laughs, the connection, and the inspiration shared at the event reminded us why we do what we do. Huge thanks to WWP, NiCE, and the always-inspiring Jeff for making it truly unforgettable… 'and the Best Day Ever!' said Betty Diaz, Paramount Veterans Network. About The Paramount Veterans Network The Paramount Veterans Network offers Veterans, Active-Duty service members, National Guard, Reserve employees, their families and the community at large a forum for connecting, networking, and for personal and professional development. Paramount VetNet operates on the pillars of appreciation, resilience, action, and impact, demonstrating a profound commitment to honoring and supporting those who have served our country. By fostering a culture of accessibility, community, camaraderie and empowerment, Paramount continues its unwavering dedication to our nation's veterans and their families, ensuring they continue to thrive long after they leave the service. For more information, please follow @ParamountVetNet on social platforms. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Paramount
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Trimmier Elementary celebrates military children
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – A group of 45 Trimmier Elementary School students ranging from first to fifth grade gathered in the school cafeteria earlier this week – the only thing they have in common is a close family tie to the military. The Killeen Independent School District says counselors put together a very personal Purple Up celebration to wrap up the Month of the Military Child. The children were told that because their moms, dads or other family members serve – they also serve. According to Trimmier Elementary School counselors, the dandelion is the official symbol of the military child because it is a sturdy plant which can take root almost anywhere and its spores float on the wind, carrying it near and far. The resilient dandelion thrives in almost any climate. The district says before the students took part in three activity stations, many of them shared some aspect of their military background. Some shared places they have lived or are going and explained their mom or dad's deployments, both short and long. Some also said their parent has retired or is soon to retire from service. The students wrote notes to deliver to soldiers in Trimmier Elementary School's adopt-a-school unit. They also colored pictures, did a word hunt and made a paper bowl helmet. The district says Principal Beckie Avery told the students she also grew up in a military family – her father and her husband were in the military. It's a special and unique experience, something to celebrate, she said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Burkburnett ISD hosts Family Night during Month of the Military Child
BURKBURNETT (KFDX/KJTL)—As the month of the military child continues, Burkburnett ISD held a family night to honor students from both civilian and military families. Whether it was through wearing purple for the Month of the Military Child or Burkburnett's orange and black, students from civilian and military families alike were welcome at the annual Family Night. For Superintendent Brad Owen, the celebration is perfectly timed. 'We're about 26% military-connected students in our school district, which means a lot to us,' Owen said. 'And so, we want to ensure that we celebrate all of our students who are connected to the military in some way, shape, or form.' The family night was a sharing program for students of all ages to show their hard work over the year to their families, but for those in the Student2Student program, like Carlie Ash, it's a way to continue integrating kids in military families into the school district. 'Our Student2Student club does a great job of promoting things like this, to make sure that they feel welcome,' Ash said. 'This is a great opportunity for military students to get to know the community they're new to and just learn to love it like we do.' Getting to know a new community is something fellow student Gracyn Haas is all too familiar with. 'I was a military child not so long ago, and so I know how it feels coming into a community,' Haas said. 'And whenever it's such a tight-knit community like this, it's easy to find friends where you fit in.' As someone who has seen both sides of the civilian and military life, Jimmy Beeson, one of the Burkburnett school board members, applauds the district's efforts to keep military students engaged. 'They don't have the opportunity to build some of those long-term relationships because they get uprooted,' Beeson said. 'But to have schools that, no kidding, focus on them and make sure that they're made a part of the school district and the family, that's huge.' When it comes to recognizing kids during the military child month, no gesture is too large. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
