I hope and pray that you all enjoy the long weekend and Veterans Day on Monday. I encourage you to dedicate some time throughout this weekend for your children to show their gratitude and respect for the sacrifices made by our veterans. It is essential to instill in the next generation a profound understanding of the importance of this day and the significance it holds for those who have selflessly defended our freedoms. Teaching about Veterans Day can be both educational and enjoyable.

Honoring Veterans with Family Traditions and Activities – Thrive

Our Nursery students have been thinking about our Veterans a lot this week. Later today, Mrs. Colicchio and Ms. Saxberg are delivering hand-crafted cards made by our Doves and Butterflies to the Veterans at the Wilmington VA Medical Center.  To culminate this week's activities, Ms. Saxberg’s father, a veteran who served in the Air Force for ten years, visited with the children about his years of service.

The children were eager to hear his stories about his time loading the C-5 aircraft and traveling around the world. They had many questions about the enormous plane and where it took him. Mr. Turner shared fascinating tales of his experiences flying over oceans and learning about different cultures. The children learned that his work was essential in keeping America safe. Today was a wonderful reminder of the impact one individual can have on our lives.

Thank you, Mr. Turner, for sharing your experiences and for your valuable service.