November 10, 2009 NR-33-08/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information:
Melissa Reeves, mdreeves@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6567
Lynn Setzer, lsetzer@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6810
PATRIOTISM SHOWS IN JEFFCO SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS
Schools around the Jeffco district set aside time in their school day to observe and honor military veterans and their families.
Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and many scheduled school events will serve as expressions of gratitude to those veterans who have served and continue to serve our country.
Schools and community organizations have worked together to create patriotic tributes to include flag raisings, color guard presentations, Wall of Honor tributes and musical performances.
Many schools have also invited Veterans from their community to speak and share their experiences with students.
Please see the following list of Jeffco school events. Call individual schools to gain access to school buildings and confirm event times and details.
School
Date/Time
Description of school events
Bear Creek K-8, 9601 W. Dartmouth Pl., Lakewood 80227
#303-982-8714
Wed., Nov. 11
The school will make an announcement about the history and meaning of Veteran’s Day over the PA system followed by student trumpeters playing Taps.
Belmar Elementary, 885 S. Garrison St., Lakewood 80226
#303-982-8220
Wed., Nov. 11 at 2:40pm in the gym
The school honor veterans with a sing-along of patriotic songs. The presentation of colors will be executed by Cub Scout Pack 135. This will be a school-wide student assembly, but students’ families are welcome to also join in and sing-along.
Coal Creek K8, 11719 Ranch Elsie Rd., Golden 80403
#303-982-3409
Wed., Nov. 11
The school’s annual Veteran’s Day event is coordinated by Vickie TeWinkle. Boy and Girl Scouts will raise the flag in the morning. Vets are invited to lunch with students. The cafeteria is decorated in a patriotic theme. A display case is set up with memorabilia from veterans. PTSA pays for lunches and decorations.
Ken Caryl Middle School, 6509 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton, 80128
#303-982-4710
Wed., Nov. 11
Math teacher, Jean Coyne, does a Veteran’s Day Activity in her class that looks at all of the wars statistics. The students then take that information and graph it, etc. It’s a real eye opener.
Kendallvue Elementary
Wed., Nov. 11 at 1:45pm and 7pm
The school will hold a Special Persons breakfast a flag ceremony with boy/girl scouts and performances by 5th and 6th graders singing patriotic songs.
Kendrick Lakes Elementary
Wed., Nov. 11 7:40 – 9am
The school will hold a Special Persons breakfast a flag ceremony with boy/girl scouts and performances by 5th and 6th graders singing patriotic songs.
Marshdale Elementary, 26663 N. Turkey Creek Rd., Evergreen, 80439
Wed., Nov. 11
Students created a Wall of Heroes. Students wrote biographies that honor a family member or friend who served or are currently serving in the military.
O’Connell Middle School, 1275 S. Teller Pl., Lakewood 80232
#303-982-8370
Wed., Nov. 11 from 11am – 2pm
O’Connell will host an assembly in the gym to honor vets. A brunch for vets from 11am-1pm, with an assembly at 1pm lasting one hour. The event is open to the community.
Pomona High School, 8101 Pomona Dr., Arvada 80005
#303-982-0710
Wed., Nov. 11
For Vet’s day, Pomona does a flag raising ceremony and invites vets – servicemen/women and family members into the school for breakfast, introductions, a choir performance and class visits.
Stony Creek Elementary, 7203 S. Everett St., Littleton, 80128
#303-982-4120
Wed., Nov. 11 at 9am
The school hosts its third annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. The American G.I. Forum Honor Guard will conduct a flag raising ceremony, followed by a breakfast reception open to all vets in the community. Stony Creek parent and Air Force Reserve pilot will deliver a Veterans Day speech on “Why we celebrate Veterans Day.” Cub Scout and Girl Scout packs wear their uniforms and participate in the ceremony.
