Today, 2nd graders from Wills Valley Elementary filled the gymnasium. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen 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” DVD 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 DeKalb County Community Alliance and passionate community sponsors. 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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- These girls show off their graduation certificate and the Torch Pin they gave their Heroes!
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- These guys are ready to celebrate!
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- Jocelyn & Ella lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Tatum honored Ricky as Ms. Lacey’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Lydia honored Rueben as Ms. Smalley’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Ms. Bouchard’s class Helping Hand Hero, Vanessa was honored by Riggs.
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- Hadassah honored Ella Kate as Ms. Graham’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Aleah honored Lilly as Ms. Kinsley’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Sara Grace honored Ezekiel as Ms. Trotman’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Gus honored Aracely as Ms. Carr’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Gaige honored Jett as Ms. Lands’ class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Lyla honored Smith as Ms. Magnusson’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Hacen & Bryson honored Parker as Ms. Gilbert’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Blaize honored Hannah as Ms. Chadwick’s class Helping Hands Hero.
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- Alexandria honored Lily as Ms. Battles’ class Helping Hands Hero.
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- These 2nd graders take their Helping Hands Pledge.
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- Standing together to take their Helping Hands Pledge!
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- LaShay, Bella, Jasper, Jason, Lewis, Paisley, Juana, Nick, Adriana, & Joley lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- U.S.A.!!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Wills Valley Helping Hand Heroes, the students that honored them along with the 2nd grade teachers and Principal Wheat!
