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Each campus in KISD celebrated or honored veterans in special ways during November. Two campuses, James Arthur Intermediate and James Delaney Elementary, held campus-wide celebrations.? {{more: continue …}}
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Arthur Intermediate …??On Friday, November 10th, JAA celebrated Veteran’s Day that began with a breakfast attended by approximately 35 veterans and their family members. As the morning progressed, the 5th & 6th graders attended assemblies where veterans spoke to the students and faculty, pledges were said, music was shared, and many, many hands were shaken.??After the assemblies, many of the veterans stayed and attended classroom activities and spent time with the JAA students. JAA staff thanks all who came and participated and hopes that the veteran know that James Arthur Intermediate appreciates their service.??Delaney Elementary …?
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Every year the music teacher at JFD, Mrs. Jurchisin, plans the annual sing-along during the week of Veterans Day. The Patriotic Sing-a-long was on Friday, November 10, 2017.? The Delaney choir hosted two shows, one at 8:15 and one at 8:45, for parents and veterans to attend.??
?Those who attended were greeted by a sea of red, white, and blue everywhere. Most of the students wore red, white, and blue attire to show their patriotism. There were flag shirts, flag bows, and flags flying.?Students were given a little gift a flag button to put on their shirts.??
?As the Delaney choir performed patriotic songs, JFD students sang along with the visitors. There were even teary eyes in the gym as the sing-along progressed and our veterans, service men and first responders were honored.
