Carrollton Elementary recognized the anniversary of 9-11 across the school in many different ways. Although all of our students were not even born before September 11, 2001, all of them have been impacted by the tragedy.
First, we started our school day with an extra special moment of silence, with a reminder to thank all of our Carrollton Elementary military families who make so many personal sacrifices so that we enjoy the freedoms that America provides.
Mrs. Mann's Kindergarten class talked about the significance of 9-11 in child friendly terms and then how they are all Americans. The class then worked on an American flag using each student's hand print.
Mrs. Day's class tied their 9-11 activities into the 1st grade citizenship unit. They discussed how people may be different on the outside, but inside they are all Americans. They also talked about how terrible things may happen, but Americans are known for coming together for a common cause. They then acknowledged the students in the class who have military members or fire/police personnel in their family. Finally they drew self-portraits of how they are all "Proud Americans".
Second grade students in Mrs. Saunders' and Mrs. Harris' class discussed how the day honored heroes and what a true hero is. They also talked about the various memorials that have been built at the Pentagon, in New York City, and at other places to honor the memory of the victims of 9-11.
Finally, students in Mrs. King's class read the children's book, September 12th. This book was written by students who were involved in the 9-11 tragedy. They also discussed the military and how the military does so much to maintain America's freedom. After all, "freedom isn't free"! Mrs. King also brought this statue in to symbolize how many different people contributed in the aftermath of 9-11.
Other classes throughout the school commemorated 9-11 in special ways to ensure that Carrollton students understand and never forget the historical significance of 9-11.
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