iLEAD Agua Dulce 3rd Graders Show Appreciation for First Responders, Receive Heartfelt Response

Learners from Ms. Romero’s 3rd grade class at iLEAD Agua Dulce recently expressed their gratitude to the first responders who battled the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires in California. Their heartfelt gesture, a beautiful thank-you poster accompanied by delicious cookies, sparked a chain of appreciation.

The poster’s journey began at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, where one of the learner’s parents works, and it was received with warmth and admiration. Recognizing the learners’ kind gesture, the station decided to share the poster with other first responder units who were involved in the firefighting efforts.

The poster traveled to the Eaton Fire Incident Command Post, where fire personnel signed a map of the fire-affected area as a token of their appreciation. From there, the poster and map continued their journey to various fire stations, sheriff’s stations, and even the Altadena Mountain Rescue team. Along the way, the map collected signatures and encouraging messages from first responders to the learners:

• “Hi, kiddos! Thank you so very much for all your love and support.”
• “Don’t forget to wave when you see us!”
• “You helped our animal rescue! Thank you!”
• “Stay safe.”

The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station shared the story on Facebook, expressing their gratitude for the learners’ thoughtfulness and highlighting the strong bond between first responders and the community they serve.

“We were so touched to receive a beautiful thank-you poster from Ms. Romero’s 3rd Grade Class at iLEAD Agua Dulce!” the station wrote in their post. “Thank you, Ms. Romero’s class, for your kind words and support. It means the world to us, and we hope you enjoy the signed map as a token of our gratitude!”

This heartwarming exchange between the learners and first responders exemplifies the spirit of community and support, values instilled at iLEAD Agua Dulce, where leadership and empathy are emphasized. The learners’ simple act of kindness not only boosted the morale of those who risked their lives to protect their community but also created a lasting connection between them. Ms. Romero, touched by the first responders’ response, shared, “I am truly beyond touched…. It’s a definite highlight in our year!”