Veterans Day vs Memorial Day

Veterans Day vs. Memorial Day
Posted on November 6th, 2014 


What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?



Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  Both holidays were established to recognize and honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.  But Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, was originally set aside as a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

While those who died are also remembered on Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11, Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime.  In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living Veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty.

To ensure the sacrifices of America ’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106-579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance.  The commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity” by encouraging and coordinating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.

The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.



www.va.gov

Typing Practice

Typing Practice
Posted on October 28th, 2014 

In September, we started learning to type. Throughout the year, we will do activities to help us continue to learn. If you would like to practice at home, the following websites offer great practice:

http://www.freetypinggame.net/play.asp

http://growing.course.com/level_K/

http://bigbrownbear.co.uk/learntotype/

http://www.bigbrownbear.co.uk/keyboard/

Why do I have to go to school?

Why do I have to go to school?

Posted on September 17th, 2014

Here is a great article that explains why it is important for children to go to school and the benefits of working hard in school:

http://gazette.teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/steve-reifman/10-reasons-to-work-hard-in-school/