Throughout the month of February, Bonner Elementary School and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals joined together to celebrate American Heart Month with a series of engaging, heart-focused learning experiences for students.
All month long, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students have been engaged in heart health-focused lessons and activities designed to teach the importance of caring for their hearts through healthy habits, movement, and nutrition. activities have helped students build early awareness about lifelong wellness.
Last week, nurses from CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances visited campus to lead an interactive heart health lesson for students. The visit gave children the opportunity to learn directly from healthcare professionals about how the heart works and how to keep it strong.
During a special visit to the hospital this week, Bonner pre-K students combined heart health awareness with literacy skills. Students practiced their writing by creating handmade cards for hospital patients and staff. The cards were personally delivered during the visit, spreading encouragement and kindness throughout the facility. Students also had the unique opportunity to tour part of the hospital and enjoy the view from the helipad, making the experience both educational and memorable.
“Our goal is to help students understand that taking care of their hearts starts now,” Principal Elizabeth Gomez shared. “Partnering with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances allows our youngest learners to connect classroom lessons to real-world experiences while also serving others.”
The celebration concluded with guest readers from CHRISTUS, who visited Bonner Elementary and read to pre-K and kindergarten students, reinforcing literacy skills while tying into the wellness theme.
“Our partnership with Bonner Elementary School means a great deal to me and to CHRISTUS,” Vice President of Hospital Operations for CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital Samantha Mullens said. “It reflects a shared commitment to supporting one another and investing in our community’s future., This collaboration strengthens both organizations — the school gains additional support and resources, and our hospital deepens its connection with students and the community. It’s a true partnership built on mutual respect, shared goals, and a desire to make a positive impact together.”
Through this meaningful partnership, Bonner Elementary and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals are not only promoting heart health today, but also laying the foundation for continued collaboration that will strengthen connections throughout the Tyler community for years to come.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at Jennifer.Hines@TylerISD.org.