Alden Terrace School students recently came together to celebrate the service and selfless sacrifices of the nation’s veterans in a vibrant and musical tribute to Veterans Day on November 8.

The entire school community gathered in the gymnasium, united in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. Together, they journeyed through the six branches of the U.S. military—Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard—learning about each one’s vital role.

To begin the celebration, Principal Shawnée Warfield shared a heartwarming excerpt from H is for Hero, reading the page “V is for Veteran” to help everyone understand the true meaning of Veterans Day and the importance of honoring those who have served.

The energy soared as they sang together “America the Beautiful” before Mrs. Warfield took a special moment to recognize the veterans in the audience. Those honored included Muriel Perales a 27-year veteran of the United States Army and Curtis Brown, who served eight years in the United States Army, as well as Alden Terrace lunch aide Pauline Johnson and custodian Matrice Williams.

Under the enthusiastic direction of music teacher Gintare Bukauskas, scholars from grades 1-6 brought the history of the military branches to life with their powerful performances. The first graders kicked things off with the “Marines' Hymn,” and second graders proudly sang “The Army Song.” Third graders honored the Navy with “Anchors Aweigh,” while fourth graders honored the U.S. Space Force with “Sempra Supra.” Fifth graders filled the air with the inspiring “Wild Blue Yonder” of the U.S. Air Force, and sixth graders brought the Coast Guard’s motto to life with “Semper Paratus” (“Always Ready”). Each song was performed twice, inviting everyone in the audience to sing along and join the celebration.

Throughout the program, staff shared personal stories, honoring family members who have served or are actively serving in the military. Monuments and symbols representing each branch added even more meaning to the performances.

As the assembly concluded, the gymnasium buzzed with excitement and gratitude. Students lined up to personally thank the visiting veterans for their service.

This incredible celebration not only honored our veterans, but also brought the entire school together.

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Date Added: 11/27/2024

Alden Terrace School warmly welcomed the families of its youngest scholars to enjoy a fun-filled Pre-K Fall Festival on October 29. This treasured annual event highlights the vital importance of the connection between home and school.

To the tunes of lively music and the excited encouragement of their families, the Pre-K students gathered in the gymnasium to navigate colorful obstacle courses, knock down bowling pins and toss balls into a basketball net. The families joined in on the memory-making, capturing priceless moments as they snapped photos of and with their children in front of a beautiful photo backdrop adorned with hay bales and vibrant pumpkins.

At the conclusion of the festival, the Pre-K students joyfully sang “Five Little Pumpkins” to their special visitors and picked out their own pumpkins to take home.

“This event brought our PTA, families, Pre-K students and teachers together for a culminating festival where all of the information that they learned about the fall harvest comes to life,” Principal Shawnée Warfield said.

The Pre-K Fall Festival was made possible due to the efforts of the PTA, Pre-K teacher Mrs. Gaspar and her aide Mrs. Ianno, Pre-K teacher Ms. Smith and her aide Mrs. Dasrath, and physical education teacher Jerone Pettus.

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Date Added: 11/1/2024