Schiavone Construction Inspires Young Learners to 'Think Big!'
SECAUCUS, N.J., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Schiavone Construction Co. LLC ("Schiavone"), a major northeast builder of bridges, highways and tunnels, spearheads a youth educational initiative through Adopt-A-School support and donation of textbooks as part of promoting "big construction" thinking to youngsters.
Since September 2010, Vice Presidents Anthony Del Vescovo and Patrick Rooney of Schiavone have given time and resources to visit schools and to bring awareness to youngsters to "think big" by supplying the book "Those Amazing Engineers" (Trilogy Publications). Schiavone is a returning sponsor for the 2011-12 school year, placing a total of 200 books in four schools including Clarendon Elementary, Secaucus, NJ; PS #257, Brooklyn, NY; Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary, Green Brook, NJ; and the Brooklyn School for Global Scholars, Brooklyn, NY.
The 28-page, fun-to-learn book features the range of careers offered in engineering highlighting historical milestones and achievements of the various disciplines. The fundamental features of the book strengthen the young readers' desire to become more engaged in math and science subjects while understanding how they apply to basic engineering principles.
"Due to [Schiavone Construction's] generosity... we will be able to enhance our students' understanding... with regard to the environment, engineering and architecture," states Dr. Richard R. Labbe, Ed.D., Greenbrook Superintendent/Director of Special Services. "It is inspiring to know that professionals within our greater school community... value the importance of collaboration, charity and community." As a sponsor of the Adopt-A-School program, Schiavone provides these books at no cost to the schools, which can be adapted to both elementary and middle school curriculum.
Schiavone Construction Co. LLC, based in Secaucus, NJ, has been a northeast contractor for large construction projects since 1956. Schiavone has won major bids for tunnels, mass transit and subways, bridges and highways, deep foundations, marine work and water treatment plants. In December 2007, Schiavone (formerly Schiavone Construction Co.) was acquired by Dragados Inversiones USA, S.L. - the construction arm of ACS Group currently operating nearly one hundred rail, toll road, airport, and bridge concessions worldwide. For more info, visit http://www.schiavoneconstruction.com or contact Christine Nelson at (973) 820-1503 / email: [email protected].
Photo 1: Brooklyn School for Global Scholars
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Left: Ursula Annio (Principal)
Back Row: Joshua Lynch, Mariana Weaver, Nicholas Gallina and Patrick Rooney (Schiavone Vice President)
Front Row: Melody Weihs, Matthew Galea and Ava Mila
Photo 2: IEF Elementary School
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Front Row: Michael Kosakowski, Jack Murray, Gavin Chiu, Vivian Chiang, Amanda Malgieri
Back Row: Armand Lamberti, (Principal at IEF Elementary School); Dr. Richard Labbe, (Green Brook Township Superintendent/Director of Special Services); Suzanne Scannell, (third grade teacher at IEF School); Richard Scannell, (Schiavone)
Contact: Christine Nelson
(973) 820-1503
[email protected]
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SOURCE Schiavone Construction Co. LLC
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