Today, 2nd graders from Catoma, MLK, Morris, Nixon, Flowers, Halcyon, Southlawn, & Dalraida Elementary Schools filled the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. After finishing 10 weeks in the Hands on Liberty Program, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
Thanks to Mr. Palmer and his very hands-on teaching, these students have begun learning about their important roles in America’s future. The “Hands on Liberty” series and accompanying activities and lesson plans teach crucial lessons in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies to a tech-centric generation. And in the closing piece of the program, Helping Hands, students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world.
Students chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with Liberty Pins. They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See heroes honored and a glimpse of the exciting event in the gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by the Montgomery County Community Alliance. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
Were you at the event? See the photo gallery below to find yourself, to revisit the magic or watch it unfold for the first time >
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Zaylah, Naomi, Addison, Britton, and Michael lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Camila selected Corporal Jekila Goldsmith as her Hero, recognizing the school resource officer who works each day to keep students safe and supported.
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- Jeffery and Veronica honored Kaycee Tillman as their Hero, celebrating the reading specialist who helps students grow in confidence and skill.
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- Jaylinn chose to recognize Janice Hamilton as her Hero, appreciating the faith substitute teacher who reports to Morris on a daily basis and helps make each school day a little brighter.
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- SkaKarian selected Monique Reese as a Hero, honoring the flex teacher whose support makes a difference in the classroom.
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- LaQuesha recognized April Tucker as her Hero, celebrating the math coach who encourages learning and success.
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- Earnest honored Valeria Trotter as his Hero, recognizing the school patrol officer who helps keep students safe.
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- Dallas chose Cassandra Smith as his Hero, celebrating the custodian whose hard work keeps the school welcoming and clean.
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- Mason and Kayleigh came together to honor Elaine Stovall as their Hero, recognizing the cafeteria worker who cares for students each day.
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- Issac selected Ms. Sarita Brooks as his Hero, honoring the teacher and Success Team leader who supports students through leadership and learning.
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- Chloe recognized Ms. Centerior Smith as her Hero, celebrating the custodian who helps create a positive school environment.
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- Jazavier honored Mrs. Susan Coleman as his Hero, recognizing the school counselor whose guidance and care support students both academically and emotionally. Mrs. Allison accepted the award on her behalf.
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- Leading the crowd in song!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- These students are singing our tour anthem loud and proud!
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- “Freedom! Liberty! It starts with you and me!”
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- Singing along to our tour anthem!
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests.Thank you to Scott Killman from CB&S Bank and Dr. Ronnie Daughty from central office for celebrating with us!