Celebrate Veterans Day
Nov. 11, 2011
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.
On Nov. 11, 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.”
Starting this year, CSEA is rolling out a new program to spotlight the contributions and efforts of our military veterans. This program evolved from discussion at the 85th Annual Conference about how to better acknowledge veterans in CSEA, in our schools and throughout our daily lives.
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.
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School bus driver serves country as Army Reservist
Like many CSEA members, Glenn Calkins’ life has been focused on service—to country and community. Over the past 20 years, his experiences have spanned from greeting students as they board a school bus to serving as a combat engineer with the U.S. Army Reserve…More
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Association President Allan Clark: Saluting our nation’s veterans
As a veteran myself, I’m proud of those members who today serve both country and community by remaining active in the reserve, while also working as a classified employee…More |
Ceremonies and observances
McCloud High School held a flag raising ceremony each morning during the week of Nov. 7-11, 2011. The ceremony, including a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, was led by high school maintenance and groundskeeper Nick Nicholas, a member of Siskiyou Union High Chapter 822.
McCloud students hear vets' stories (Mt. Shasta News 11/16/11)
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. Download Word Document
Are you a veteran?
Help CSEA plan for upcoming Veterans Day activities and the inception of our Veterans Task Force. 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 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