Photo By Staff Sgt. David Beckstrom | Ailene Weaver, a second grade teacher at Lewis Elementary on Fort Irwin, Calif., poses...... read more read more
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VICTORVILLE, Calif. – A Fort Irwin Elementary School Teacher won a car for having perfect attendance during the 2013-2014 school year. The teacher learned of her prize at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds May 17.
It’s a Gas to Go to Class is a Program that encourages teachers and high school students in Southern California to strive for perfect attendance during the school year by offering prizes and incentives for staying in class. Victorville Motors, the California Teachers Association, and other sponsors donated several prizes. The biggest were three 2014 Dodge Darts.
“I never thought that I would be part of the semifinalists, much less the actual winner of the car,” said Ailene Weaver, a second grade teacher at Lewis Elementary. “I am very grateful to the different organizations that have made this possible.”
Image Source of California enabled the teachers to participate in the event this year by donating one of the cars.
“We feel that the teachers don’t get the recognition that they deserve for all their hard work,” said Kendall Goslee, an accounts manager with Image Source. “Education is crucial for the future and the teachers are the ones giving it.”
More than 1,500 students and teachers, had perfect attendance this year; the highest eligibility since the program’s inception in 2011.
Weaver proved her dedication to her class by commuting an hour to Fort Irwin every day to keep her perfect attendance record.
“I do this so that my students could have the highest quality education possible, and to motivate our community’s children to do their best.” said Weaver.
This event was about the education of the next generation. By having incentives for attendance, business owners of Southern California are helping mold young minds into the citizens we need tomorrow.
“This program increases graduation rates and lowers truancy numbers while also getting the children more engaged in their learning,” said Tim Watts, the Chief Operating Officer of Victorville Motors.
| Date Taken: | 05.17.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 05.18.2014 15:42 |
| Story ID: | 130196 |
| Location: | VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | SILVER LAKES, CALIFORNIA, US |
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