In honor of Veterans Day, students at Susan E. Wiley Elementary School participated in special lessons and activities to recognize and thank those who have served the country.

In addition to writing heartfelt thank-you cards, first graders used interactive writing to compose questions they will ask veterans in a recorded interview. The activity helped students better understand the importance of service and gratitude in a meaningful, age-appropriate way.

As part of their social studies curriculum, fifth grade students rotated through classrooms for a series of interactive Veterans Day lessons. To further their understanding of the day, they created poetry, viewed educational videos and took part in a museum walk with authentic artifacts such as a military uniform, patches, books and telegrams. Students discussed and analyzed these items while learning to distinguish between primary and secondary sources.

Through these experiences, students across the grades deepened their appreciation for veterans and the sacrifices they have made for our freedom.