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Veterans' Day Assembly Print
Written by J. Hubbard   
Friday, November 20 2009 08:53
On November 10, 2009 the Lincoln School students presented a Veteran's Day program honoring all those who have or currently are serving their country. The Lincoln School Veteran's Day Committee organized a week long list of activities.  Even before this week long of activities the children learned songs during music class. The week began with student's making posters that were displayed for all to see at the entrance to the building. Students also wrote a sentence about "What a Veteran means to me" in hopes that theirs would be one of the six chosen to use in the program. Next students and staff brought in their pennies and filled the priority mailing boxes in their classrooms. These pennies will help defray the cost of the packages that are sent to deployed soldiers throughout the year. Teaching assistants planned their menu for the hospitality room that was set up for the visiting Veteran's and the American Legion members that were invited to participate at the Veteran's Day Program. Flowers were purchased to adorn the school's entry way and carnations were prepared with a "Thank You" note attached to each. Decorations and banner were hung with pride showing our veteran's that we our very thankful for the sacrifices that they have given for our freedom.
 On the day of the event Veteran's gathered before and after the program in the hospitality room.
 The American Legion Color Guard led the way to the stage to present the Colors followed by approximately 20 soldiers, most of which had recently returned from a year long deployment to Afghanistan, to begin the program.
After the Pledge of Allegiance was said Mrs. Ewers and members of the DHS robed choir along a few Reagan Choir members performed the "Star Spangled Banner." The entire second and third grades enhanced the program with their songs of patriotism by singing "Oh, I Love America," "Proud to Be an American" (Students also learned and performed with American Sign Language, led by Mary Worley from Washington School.), "United We Stand," and "There will be Peace".
 All veterans were handed a red carnation by the children thanking them for their bravery, courage and commitment to our freedom.
 SFC Joshua Wittenauer spoke to the audience about the sacrifices not only the veterans make but also their families when a veteran is deployed overseas. PVT Troy Snyder returned from AIT two days prior to the program and surprised his sister in second grade when he got up to speak about what it means to serve his country.
 Mrs. Pat O'Connell presented the "Pennies for Packages" and explained that when you hear a bell, you should think of the men and woman that are deployed and awaiting packages with a little touch of home in them.
  Students then recited their cards entitled "What A Veteran Means to Me"
 Mrs. Karri Brauman ended the program by reminding the veterans that they are appreciated and again thanking them for their service.
 Several soldiers took time out of their hectic lives to become a student for a few hours. The soldiers went into classrooms as a "new" student and participated in the classroom activity. Some helped build a "Wall of Peace" while others went to music.
 The display case, located at the main entrance, adorned the American flag and beautiful bouquets as a tribute to our fallen veterans. 
 

Dixon Public Schools, in cooperation with the community, will provide students with a comprehensive educational program that produces well-educated, self-sufficient, and involved citizens.