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Veterans Awareness Week
“All Americans should be proud of the ones that are willing to serve, protect and give their lives for our country. Veterans Day is one day to recognize these heroes. Many of them have gone unnoticed.”
“People during my time volunteered to serve because it was an honor to serve our country. I feel like I’ve done my part and can do more to make sure our children in school know how important that is.”
“Being a veteran is about serving your country and doing your patriotic duty. We all have to do our part to keep those freedoms alive and well.”
“Veterans Day should be important for all Americans because this is a day to recognize those who have protected our freedom and democracy. All the rights we have are because of their sacrifice, and some paid the ultimate price.”
“Being a veteran means being able to give back to the country to which I owe my life. This country has given me so much freedom, such as the freedom of speech, freedom to assemble and the freedom to live any lifestyle I want.”
“Being a veteran means having pride in my country. It means being proud to be an American and being proud to have served the people and the country where I was stationed.”
“Being a veteran means knowing I’ve sacrificed for my country and my family so they can live a safe and prosperous life.”
“It’s important to never forget those veterans who gave their all and made a defining stand at the cost of their own lives.”
“Veterans Day should be an important day for all Americans because military service represents the ultimate in commitment and sacrifice for the nation, its people and those principals we hold sacred.”
“Veterans Day Awareness Week needs to be a time for teachers and classified staff to make students aware of what veterans did and are doing for our country.”
“Veterans Day is a show of support for the veterans to honor them and their service. When we got back from Vietnam, we had people spitting and yelling at us, but now people are finally looking up to us as veterans.”
“It makes me proud to be an American, and to serve my country because we live in the greatest country in the world.”
“Being a veteran means that I have pride because I served my country. I’m the second generation in my family to serve in the Air Force. My father was in the Air Force.”
“As Abraham Lincoln said: ‘Veterans Day is not only about honoring those who served our country, but honoring those who laid the most costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom,’ their very lives. Such a sacrifice demands our attention on Veterans Day.”
“Things are different now than from when we came home. We didn’t talk about it then. Being a veteran was not anything we boasted about.”
“On Veterans Day, we have to remember that we wouldn’t have the freedom or the country we live in if it wasn’t for the service men and women who have fought in all our wars.”
“Being a veteran means that we served our country and protected our freedom. Veterans Day is an important holiday, because veterans have protected the country and kept it safe for everyone.”
“Being a veteran is one of the proudest things that a citizen can do for his or her country. We sacrificed time and effort and stood up for our country.”
“It’s important to remember the sacrifice of many on Veterans Day. May God be with all the ones that are out there now and I hope they come home safely.”
“Being a veteran means taking pride in seeing kids do the Pledge of Allegiance and in seeing the American flag waving in the wind.”
“As a Marine, I was able to see the world and saw that what we have here is much better than what other people have in other parts of the world. That humbled me. I’m glad for what I have and am proud to have served my country.”

Celebrate Veterans Awareness Week

November 11-17, 2012
Veteran's Day Observed Nov. 12, 2012

Veterans Day is a time when Americans honor those who have served in the U.S. Military—a time to express gratitude to those who have made great sacrifices to preserve our freedom.

During the week of November 11-17, Association President Allan Clark and the Board of Directors ask all CSEA members to join them in recognizing, honoring and thanking military veterans everywhere.

“Please take time to thank those who have served our country this Veterans Day,” Clark said. “We enjoy the freedoms we have because of their sacrifices.”

Classified school employees are more than acquainted with the value and importance of service, and CSEA is proud to honor those who have served and continue to serve every American.

Are you a veteran?
Be a part of this slideshow. CSEA invites all members who are veterans or currently serving in the military reserves to contact us by sending your name, chapter number and member number to veterans@csea.com

Veterans Awareness Week Resolution
Submit this resolution to your school board to formally recognize Veterans Awareness Week. The resolution is already written. Just fill in your school district’s name.

2012 Veterans Week Reslolution (Word Doc)

2012 Veterans Week Resolution (Fillable PDF)


Veterans Day Resources
There are many ways to celebrate and share the importance of Veterans Day with your friends, colleagues and students at your school site. Below are links to websites with information and ideas about how to recognize veterans for their service to our country.

V.A. Kids (K-5th Grade)

V.A. Kids (6th – 12th Grade)

Veterans Day Webquest

Veterans Day Scavenger Hunt

Veterans Day Cyberhunt

Letters To Soldiers.Org

A Million Thanks.Org

Take a Veteran to School Day (PDF 584KB)

Thank a Veteran at Work (PDF 584KB)

Veterans History Project

Veterans Day Parade Directory

Our Veterans: Sharing their Stories (PDF 3.15MB)

History of Veterans Day