Veterans Day 11/11/15

Our school was closed today in honor of the Veterans Day holiday. 

Yesterday, we spent the morning learning about Veterans Day and why the day is important.

We read the book America's White Table

 

A story about a family honoring service members fallen, missing, or held captive in the line of duty. 

We learn about Veterans Day by researching through nonfiction books and the Internet (history.com)

- Veterans Day originated on Nov. 11, 1919 the first anniversary of the end of World War I.

- Veterans Day was first named Armistice Day.

- Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans-living or dead-but especially giving thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

Students made Thank You cards for Veterans in our local community :)

THANK YOU to all of the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. 

We hope everyone had a great Veterans Day. 

-S/T