Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day holds a special place in my heart, because it is a day that I get to honor my brother Sgt. John Maldonado who served 12+ years in the army.  Many of the kids in your class may know  someone or may even have a relative who has served in the military.  Use this opportunity to honor your class family and truly showcase the sacrifices that are made to protect and serve our country.

My brother, John, entered the military right out of high school.  As an older sister I could not have been more proud (or extremely worried).  John has served in 4 tours of duty that took him to various locations in the Middle East, including Iraq and Afghanistan.  During his tours,  my brother missed many holidays, birthdays, celebrations, and life events, many of them important milestones in his own children's lives. It was a sacrifice he was willing to make to serve our country. After being away from his family for years at a time, his homecomings will always be some of the most memorable moments in my life.  It was always with such pride, relief, and love that we were able to welcome our soldier, son, brother, husband, and father home!

Veteran's Day Resources:

U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs

Teacher Vision

Education World

Scholastic

The Teacher's Guide