Today, 2nd graders from Creek View Elementary and Meadow View Elementary Schools filled the Thompson Middle School Auditorium. After finishing 10 weeks in the Hands on Liberty Program, they gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
The “Hands on Liberty” 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 Shelby County Community Alliance. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
In case you missed the event (or just want to remember this great experience), check out this photo gallery to see students, local leaders, press and parents you may know.
CLICK HERE for Highlights from Alabaster City Second Grade Hands on Liberty Celebration!
CLICK HERE for Highlights from Alabaster City Fifth Grade Super Citizen Celebration! as well as on our Facebook page.