~We're Proud To Be American~
Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer to Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11.
In honor of 9/11 victims, St. James Lower School came together for a minute of silence and prayer. Educating students about this event in history.
3rd graders also read the book, “September Roses”.
On September 11, 2001, two sisters from South Africa are flying to New York City with 2,400 roses to be displayed at a flower show. As their plane approaches the airport, a cloud of black smoke billows over the Manhattan skyline. When they land, they learn of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. All flights are canceled; the sisters cannot go home, and they are stranded with boxes and boxes of roses.
In the days that followed September 11, Jeanette Winter was drawn to Union Square and saw, among the hundreds of memorial offerings, twin towers made of roses. In the pages of this small and vibrant book, she tells a moving story.
We began our poetry unit of study by creating an Acrostic Poem titled, “America”.
Oh Canada!
We’ve had an exciting week learning all about Canada! Students can …….
locate Canada on a map
recognize Canadian currency
recall facts about the Maple Tree
recognize Canada’s flag
PD’s parents recently traveled to Canada and knew we’d be studying the country, so……..they brought back a bag of PURE MAPLE CANDIES for us to taste!!! Wow-e-wow they were delicious!!! Well, a few of us would disagree ;)
