We have been learning all about people who serve in the armed forces, and it culminated with our parade and assembly today for Veteran's Day!
Yesterday, we were fortunate to have Lieutenant Colonel Katherine Hipp, US Army Reserve Commissioned in the Judge Advocate General's Corp, come to speak to us about her experience as an attorney for the Army. She also taught all the kindergarten kids how to do a proper salute!
Our Veteran's Day celebration kicked off with a parade today. We watch both the Boy and Girl Scouts, the Parkway Central High School marching band, and students from our school along with their veterans march. At the end, each class got to join the parade. It was cold, but the kids LOVED it!
We had a whole school assembly in the gym after the parade. Our Honors Choir performed songs for each of the branches of the military, and explained the meanings. Each of the veterans in attendance was honored during the assembly, along with their student (or staff member). It was very special!
One veteran in attendance was our very own Reid's grandfather, Robert Thomas. He was in the Air Force, and he talked with our class all about his experience working on aircraft and about the importance of going to school and working hard.
Thank you to all our veterans and active duty military! Our kindergarteners certainly love you!
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