School pays tribute to veterans

DOWNEY - Carpenter Elementary will thank U.S. veterans with a variety of activities planned Nov. 1-5.Students will create posters, write letters and participate in activities based on Veterans Day and its meaning. Guest speakers will visit the school Nov. 5 for a school-wide assembly, and the fourth and fifth grade student council will visit Downey Cemetery for a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of veterans who served our country. Letters students write will be mailed to hospitals and service men and women overseas.

********** Published: October 28, 2010 - Volume 9 - Issue 28