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T.C Henderson Marks "Patriot Day" September 11, 2014
Story by Carol Weeks, TCH
Staff and students of T.C. Henderson Elementary School gathered together in recognition of Patriot Day on September 11, 2014. Students met in the amphitheater, but had to move their program to the gym following a sudden rainstorm. Fifth grade students in Carol Weeks’ AIG and enrichment class delivered an oral presentation to the student body. Ashlyn Luker “interviewed” fellow students Liam McNeely, Christopher Weemhoff and Jaida Ansari, who played the role of local “historians.” Questions and answers provided an age appropriate presentation on the history of the events that took place on September 11, 2011.
The presentation also included a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. These students designed and decorated the podium with red, white, and blue festoons and hung combat boots and an army cap in silent commemoration ofthose that gave their lives that day.
After the oral presentation, music teacher Laura Sullivan led the students in singing “America the Beautiful.” As a precursor to September 11th, each student and staff member created one link for a red, white and blue “chain of hope.” Students wrote words or sentences of hope on their respective links. Following the music, each teacher brought up her class’s chain and joined them all together as a symbol of unity and hope. The chain will be displayed at the school.
Some of the text from the presentation (written by Lead Teacher Rhonda Whitmire, with some additions by the 5th graders) follows:
In order to bring more dignity and hope to this tragic, historical event that happened 13 years ago today, many campaigns for peace have been established all over the world.
Adults and officials in our great nation and all around the world have joined forces to focus on safety, security, and world peace.
As members of an ever-changing society, each one of us can also play an important role in making our world a safer place. In remembrance of September 11th, we can work together each and every day to prevent conflict………. in our homes, at our school, and in our communities.
Our Chain of Hope that we each helped create will be displayed in the hallway of our school. As you pass by it each day, please remember to do YOUR part to be kind, patient, and tolerant of ALL people and their differences.
© 2014, Transylvania County Schools. All rights reserved.
T.C Henderson Marks "Patriot Day" September 11, 2014
Story by Carol Weeks, TCH
Staff and students of T.C. Henderson Elementary School gathered together in recognition of Patriot Day on September 11, 2014. Students met in the amphitheater, but had to move their program to the gym following a sudden rainstorm. Fifth grade students in Carol Weeks’ AIG and enrichment class delivered an oral presentation to the student body. Ashlyn Luker “interviewed” fellow students Liam McNeely, Christopher Weemhoff and Jaida Ansari, who played the role of local “historians.” Questions and answers provided an age appropriate presentation on the history of the events that took place on September 11, 2011.
The presentation also included a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. These students designed and decorated the podium with red, white, and blue festoons and hung combat boots and an army cap in silent commemoration ofthose that gave their lives that day.
After the oral presentation, music teacher Laura Sullivan led the students in singing “America the Beautiful.” As a precursor to September 11th, each student and staff member created one link for a red, white and blue “chain of hope.” Students wrote words or sentences of hope on their respective links. Following the music, each teacher brought up her class’s chain and joined them all together as a symbol of unity and hope. The chain will be displayed at the school.
Some of the text from the presentation (written by Lead Teacher Rhonda Whitmire, with some additions by the 5th graders) follows:
In order to bring more dignity and hope to this tragic, historical event that happened 13 years ago today, many campaigns for peace have been established all over the world.
Adults and officials in our great nation and all around the world have joined forces to focus on safety, security, and world peace.
As members of an ever-changing society, each one of us can also play an important role in making our world a safer place. In remembrance of September 11th, we can work together each and every day to prevent conflict………. in our homes, at our school, and in our communities.
Our Chain of Hope that we each helped create will be displayed in the hallway of our school. As you pass by it each day, please remember to do YOUR part to be kind, patient, and tolerant of ALL people and their differences.
© 2014, Transylvania County Schools. All rights reserved.