Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11. Patriot Day is to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.  Courage is September’s Word of the Month. September 11th reminds us of all those who displayed great acts of courage that day. We must remember that ordinary citizens have the power to be extraordinary.  Maira Kalman’s Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey inspires all of us to be heroic, no matter our size or age. 

Fireboat is our book of the month to demonstrate our word of the month “courage.” 

Consider one of the following options and post your comment to the blog:

• How does the Fireboat serve as a patriotic symbol of America?
• Identify a scenario where you will display courage this school year?
• Write a thank you letter to local fire departments/ police departments for their daily acts of courage.
• Visit fireboat.org and read and additional news article. Share what you learned to this post.