Honoring Heroes on Patriots' Day

Our social studies lessons this week focused on the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and what it means to be a hero.  The third graders were so thoughtful as they learned about the heroes of that day, and as they wrote about the heroes in their own lives.   We also created our own 9/11 Memorial in the hallway, with thoughts about heroes.

Our 9/11 Memorial

Finally the third graders really understood the message of hope that the following video shows about the building of the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. They asked that we share it on our blog....