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Debbie Brechbuhler and Valerie Smith, first- grade teachers at Pate Early Childhood Center, arranged for their students to visit a variety of locations within the community.
On October 13, students learned about Community National Bank. John Paul Lee, loan officer , led the students on a tour of the facility.
Lee explained the bank keeps the students’ parents’ money safe until parents need to use their funds.
“It’s like a McDonald’s drive-through for parents who don’t want to get out of their cars,” said Lee as he described the drive-up window.
Lee pointed out the safe and noted security devices include cameras and motion sensors.
Teachers buried their faces as one student said, “We’re gonna rob it!”
Lee, unfazed, told the youthful speaker bank officials take all threats seriously and called over his shoulder to other employees, “Call the police!”
Apparently, the call was canceled as employees realized the trip was a learning experience for the youngsters and not a heist.
Lee did ask for help from the students later in the tour. He explained about safe deposit boxes, saying parents keep things safe in the boxes. He noted the items include things like gold coins, children’s birth certificates, first homework papers, etc. The bank official explained that sometimes when people die and leave a safe deposit box, he has to open the box.
“I have one today. Can you all help me with it?” Lee asked of the students.
The question was met with a solid “yes” and a number of nodding heads.
Lee produced a safe deposit box and opened the lid for students to see the contents. The smiles on their faces as they gathered close indicated they recognized the “gold” coins inside. Each youngster appeared to be happy to share the foil-wrapped chocolates prior to leaving.
Debbie Brechbuhler and Valerie Smith, first- grade teachers at Pate Early Childhood Center, arranged for their students to visit a variety of locations within the community.
On October 13, students learned about Community National Bank. John Paul Lee, loan officer , led the students on a tour of the facility.
Lee explained the bank keeps the students’ parents’ money safe until parents need to use their funds.
“It’s like a McDonald’s drive-through for parents who don’t want to get out of their cars,” said Lee as he described the drive-up window.
Lee pointed out the safe and noted security devices include cameras and motion sensors.
Teachers buried their faces as one student said, “We’re gonna rob it!”
Lee, unfazed, told the youthful speaker bank officials take all threats seriously and called over his shoulder to other employees, “Call the police!”
Apparently, the call was canceled as employees realized the trip was a learning experience for the youngsters and not a heist.
Lee did ask for help from the students later in the tour. He explained about safe deposit boxes, saying parents keep things safe in the boxes. He noted the items include things like gold coins, children’s birth certificates, first homework papers, etc. The bank official explained that sometimes when people die and leave a safe deposit box, he has to open the box.
“I have one today. Can you all help me with it?” Lee asked of the students.
The question was met with a solid “yes” and a number of nodding heads.
Lee produced a safe deposit box and opened the lid for students to see the contents. The smiles on their faces as they gathered close indicated they recognized the “gold” coins inside. Each youngster appeared to be happy to share the foil-wrapped chocolates prior to leaving.
