This week we will continue our study of Geography but we will spend a few days learning about 9/11. Students today were so young and some not even born yet that they didn't share in this event so I want to teach them about what happened on that day and how it brought our nation together. I know it is a scary story but with all the terror and sadness it brings, I also want to bring out the stories of bravery, determination and acts of unselfishness that occurred on that fateful day.
I would like all families at Highland to think about this historic day and how you can remember all who gave of themselves to help others. We should think of it as a National Day of Service. So my question is: How will YOU remember 9/11? Go to http://www.911day.org/ and post your tribute and be added to the National Tribute Quilt in remembrance for all that perished, that were heroes, and the survivors of that day.
To study this event even further got to http://www.scholasticnews.com/ where you will find more articles and videos about 9/11. All students will be getting there own edition of Scholastic News starting in September. This is a current events magazine for kids that has richly engaging stories to keep the students interested in current events in the U.S.A and across the world. All 5th grade students will receive this magazine two or three times a month.
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