Earlier this month, our parish community prayerfully remembered the tragic events of September 11, 2001. In fourth grade, Mrs. Clasen’s class watched a Scholastic video from the perspective of an elementary school student in New York City on 9/11. The class discussed how this national tragedy stunned the world, but also affirmed our sense of togetherness as a nation. Students learned about the virtue of patriotism and why so many are proud to call themselves citizens of the United States of America. Following the video and discussion, students created a 9/11 Memorial Quilt dedicated to the men and women who More...
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Surprise Visitor
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Sep
2011
She’s a Grand Ol’ Flag
Our Kindergarten students are hard at work on a Social Studies unit about the symbols of our nation! This journey began with a lesson about the Pledge of Allegiance, an important promise we make each morning to honor our country. After reading I am Your Flag with Mrs. Walker, students learned about each of the special elements that make up of the American flag. They then used finger paint to create their own! These Kindergarten artists made seven red stripes to represent courage, as well as six white stripes to symbolize liberty. They put fifty finger print stars to illustrate More...
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