Veteran's Day is upon us, and in our District, that means a nice LONG weekend to celebrate. We're not sure why this holiday has grown in popularity within our District, rewarding not one, but two days off, but we are happy to receive it. Our class took some time out today to learn about Veteran's Day (or Armistice Day as it was formerly called). A short video helped us learn about the origin of this holiday (the end of WWI on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918), as well as what a Veteran, or Vet, is (no, not the people that take care of pets, as a couple of students thought). We learned about the sacred gift these individuals gave protecting our freedoms and defending our country. We learned about various ways Veteran's Day is celebrated across our country. And we ended our lesson on Veteran's Day by making our own Veteran's Day posters and cards. If your child hasn't shown it to you yet, please take a moment to look at it and discuss the importance of this holiday. It's not about religion, or beliefs, or politics, or sides. It is about people, extraordinary people who offered up their lives to give all of us the freedom to make our own choices and celebrate life in our own ways. Help your children realize the significance of this holiday, and the people being honored on this day, and use the extra time off to allow them opportunities to see you honor Veteran's this holiday in the manner you see fit. Remember holidays are not just about taking time off from school or work, it's about taking time out of our routines to honor and celebrate the people and things that we hold dear in life!! Please pass on the traditions your family holds dear in this and all other holidays.
-Mr. Linnet
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