Honoring Veterans at Park Avenue

Park Avenue Elementary held their annual “We Honor Our Veterans” assembly. Upper level students wrote invitations to their family member veterans and community member veterans. During the assembly, third through fifth graders sang patriotic songs, and a few took to the microphone to thank the veterans with reflections on patriotism and military service. Blankets made by the first grade classes and Nancy Richer were given as door prizes, as were other items collected through the year. A reception followed, during which students and veterans had a chance to chat over cookies provided by Shade Tree Bakery. For pictures and information about Veterans’ Day observances across the District, click http://www.dmschools.org/2016/11/veterans-day-has-become-veterans-week-at-dmps/