November 12, 2012

 You're a grand old flag,You're a high flying flag

And forever in peace may you wave.You're the emblem of

The land I love.The home of the free and the brave.

Ev'ry heart beats true'neath the Red, White and Blue,

Where there's never a boast or brag.Should auld acquaintance be forgot,Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

Stand up andMarch in place.Pretend you are waving flag.

K. WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW ABOUT VETERANS DAY

PLAY “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL.”

1. Put your thumb on the Letter K2. When the music starts, write all that you know about Veteran’s Day.3. When the music stops, put your pencil down.4. In Douglas, who would like to volunteer to tell the class one thing that you know about Veteran’s Day??

W – WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW??

1. Put your pinky on the Letter W.2. When the music starts, write some questions about what you would like to know about Veteran’s Day. 3. When the music stops, put your pencil down.4. In Sierra Vista, who would like to volunteer to tell the class one question about what you would like to Know about Veteran’s day?

Battle Hymn of Republic

WHO IS A VETERAN??

When you see a veteran, raise your flag into the air

and yell, “Yeah!!” Be prepared! The

pictures move quickly!! I will play “My Country

Tis of Thee.”

Who is a Veteran? 

                                                         

Veterans are people who served in the military (U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air

Force, and Coast Guard) in times of war or peace. Are any of your

Family members veterans?

• In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

• On a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C.

• It became a place of reverence for America’s veterans.• These memorial ceremonies all took place on November 11,

giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.”

The first celebration using the term Veteran’s Day happened in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran, organized "National Veterans Day," which included a parade and other festivities, to honor all veterans. The event was held on November 11, then designated Armistice Day. Later, U.S. Representative Edward Rees of Kansas proposed a bill that would change Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day. In 1954, Congress passed the bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.

Choral Reading

"Here Rests

In Honored Glory

An American Soldier

Known But To God"

At 11 a.m. on November 11, a combined color guard representing all military services executes “Present Arms” at the tomb. The nation’s tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath. The bugler plays “Taps.”

Ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - November 21, 1921 Courtesy of the National Archives

VETERANS DAY  MANY PEOPLE CONFUSE MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY. DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE?

MEMORIAL DAY IS A DAY FOR REMEMBERING AND HONORING THOSE WHO DIED SERVING THEIR COUNTRY.

ON A VETERANS DAY WE THANK AND HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE MILITARY.

L – WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED!!

Now, please place your pinky on the L. As the music is playing, write some

facts that you have learned about Veteran’s Day.

When the music stops, put your pencil down.

GREETING CARDS

Materials: Scissors, glue, clip-art, markers, construction paper

Fold a piece of construction paper in half.

On the front, draw or use the clip-art. Make sure to put Happy Veteran’s Day on the front.

Inside, write a thank-you poem to a Veteran: a family member, a friend, or even a stranger.

Draw pictures or use clip-art on the inside.

HOMEWORK

Thank a Veteran Pay for their meal Attend the Veteran’s

Day Parade: Monday, November 12 at 9:00 AM.

Share your card with a Veteran.

Happy Veteran’s Day to those who have served or are currently serving in the United States Military!!