FORT WORTH, Texas- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lavon Lake will host the 7th annual Lavon Lake Learning Service project on Mar. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. which will connect about 1,000 Sloan Creek Middle School (Lovejoy ISD) students with park rangers and volunteers, local fire fighters and the environment for an experience that will teach students about water safety, community service and civic responsibility.
"Our spring service learning project at Lavon Lake has become a tradition at Sloan Creek Middle School. This is a great opportunity for our students to learn about the importance of the lake in relation to their community. Our students look forward to the event and really benefit from the hands on learning experience," said Principal Kent Messer.
This year the students will have a clean-up around the Lake area, work on a flood control project, learn about water safety and participate in a life jacket relay to focus on the importance of properly wearing the life jackets.
"The opportunity for our students to give back to the local community is important, and I think it gives them a better understanding of the world outside their school," said parent and Lovejoy ISD employee Stacey Hancock.
"Lavon Lake is known to have some of the best fishing, boating and camping areas in North Texas, and we host about 1.6 million visitors each year," said Lt. Col. Andrew Liffring, Deputy Commander, Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
"Our Lake Lavon project allows us to transform our classrooms into a place where students get to experience learning. There are different learning environments that keep students engaged and with the help of our parents, community members, and businesses it is a win, win for everyone," said Assistant principal Kevin Parker.
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About the Fort Worth District: The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was established in 1950. The District is responsible for water resources development in two-thirds of Texas, and design and construction at military installations in Texas and parts of Louisiana and New Mexico. Visit the Fort Worth District Web site at: www.swf.usace.army.mil and SWF Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Worth-District-US-Army-Corps-of-Engineers/188083711219308