Read in Remembrance
September 11, 2002
A time to share stories of freedom, courage and hope.
Dateline: 7/13/02
by Tracey Thomas Fetting
As an educator and an American, I feel a call to do something
especially significant to remember those lost and to thank those
who are still working so hard today to rebuild, heal, and strengthen
the liberties and freedoms we hold so dear.
Read in Remembrance will be a time for children, teachers,
parents, and community leaders to come together and share books
and writings that teach and inspire; words that celebrate and
honor the bravery and spirit of those who lost their lives that
day.
Please join us on Wednesday, September 11, 2002, as we take
time out of our school day to read and remember. We plan to set
aside 51 minutes for Read in Remembrance (approximately
one second for each of the 9/11 victims) Ideally we will begin
at 8:46 AM (ET).
Invite your students to bring in their favorite stories of
friendship, courage, and hope. Ask parents and grandparents to
write letters or poetry that can be shared with the class about
their families' journeys to or origins in this country, and the
reasons they are proud to live in "the land of the free
and the home of the brave." Read biographies of the courageous
women and men who have helped shape our nation.
Enjoy thinking, learning, and reading together!
Please share this idea with others.
It is my desire that this simple project will bring hope and
healing to students throughout our country.
Thank you,
- Tracey Thomas Fetting
- traceykatherine @ yahoo.com (Remove spaces
before emailing)
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