Vestavia Hills Elementary Central hosts communication celebration

In April, VHEC hosted a communication celebration. The purpose of this school-wide enrichment day is to give VHEC students an opportunity to connect language skills that are learned and practiced daily in the classroom setting with real-world applications.

The presenters are challenged to bring their life experiences to fourth and fifth grade students in a manner that reflects the belief that communication is the cornerstone for building positive relationships throughout their lifetime.

Furthermore, this select group of diverse parents and professionals are encouraged to be motivational forces in preparing our students for college and career. The opening session for fourth and fifth-graders featured performances by the Vestavia Hills High School Rebelette Dancers.

Students and teachers attended six sessions throughout this special day. A sincere thank you goes to the parents and the PTO for support of this school wide enrichment event. Julie Cundiff and Melissa Kaiser secured more than 50 presenters for this event.

Several members from the Vestavia Hills City School Board of Education were present for the opening assembly, including Superintendent Sheila Phillips and Assistant Superintendent Meredith Hanson. The event’s committee included the following members: Donna Moellinger, Angie Whiddon, Kim Jaggard, Cathy Russell, Alexis Grammas, Lynn Denton, Kristen Kovarik and Billie Jean Price. Moe’s BBQ provided lunch for the speakers and teachers. 

-Submitted by Donna Moellinger