Governor's office rewards students for saying thanks

Hurricane Gustav is an event that many elementary students won’t soon forget. Besides being out a school for a week, many students experienced first hand the effects a natural disaster can have on their community.
Students at Zachary Elementary wanted to thank those who sacrificed their time from their homes and their families to assist our state and community during this disaster. Students composed thank you cards expressing their appreciation to all who helped with the recovery efforts. From the Governor to the electrical and cable linemen to the National Guardsmen, the students were appreciative to all. When the cards were completed, they were sent along with a letter expressing thanks for his wonderful leadership to Governor Bobby Jindal.
A month later, ZES teachers Brandie McNabb Bonnie Rader received a call from the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security inviting the students to visit their facilities. On December 4, students were able to sit in the Office of Emergency Preparedness, walk through the Mobile Command Unit, and crawl into a SWAT team vehicle. The highlight of the trip was a surprise visit from Louisiana’s First Lady Supriya Jindal. She took the time to ask the students questions and to answer their questions. She told the students that Governor Jindal loved every one of their cards. To show their appreciation, they sent coloring books for every student.