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2020… Here we come!
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The most important part of observing this day is a moment of silence that occurs at 8:46am Eastern time. This is when the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. This is a time of prayer and remembrance of the victims who lost their lives in the terrible attack. It is also a time to reflect on freedom as well as the heroes who gave their lives saving others. Each year on Patriot Day, American flags are flown at half-staff to honor and commemorate those lives lost.
In the book titled, 14 Cows for America, written by Carmen Agra Deedy and illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez, we learn about the touching story of a native of Kenya, Kimeli Naiyomah who was in New York City on September 11, 2001. Kimeli returns to his homeland and tells the members of his Maasai tribe a story that “burned a hole in his heart.” As a child in the small Kenyan village of the Maasai, Naiyomah’s biggest dream was to one day own a cow, a symbol of life to his people. He decided to offer his beloved cow to the grieving Americans as an expression of his sympathy. In similar gestures, his tribe offered more cows, fourteen in all…a moving gesture of compassion and generosity.
Before you read the book below learn how to pronounce words that appear in the book.
Facts
When we got back from December Recess, we shared our nonfiction published pieces with each other.
Last week we finished our Habitat unit by presenting our research to the rest of the class. We hope you enjoy the videos!
Savannah:
Deep Ocean:
Coral Reef:
Arctic:
Rain Forest:
Be kind!
K is for kindness! It’s a simple word, it’s true, but it’s amazing what a word can do! How will you be kind today? Small actions make a big difference! Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. PASS IT ON!
Assembly Read Aloud: Pass It On by Sophy Henn
When you see something terrific, smile a smile and pass it on! If you chance upon a chuckle, hee hee hee and pass it on. Should you spot a thing of wonder, jump for joy and Pass It On!
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