Greenwich Public Schools Honor Veterans

From GPS: Thursday, November 8, 2018 – On Monday, November 12, 2018 (Veterans Day observed), the Greenwich Public Schools will recognize veterans, locally and across the nation, for their service to our country. November 11 is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, which ended World War I in 1918. The public schools have planned the following ceremonies and instructional activities beginning this week - see attached for detail.

Central Middle School (CMS) – CMS Principal will address the school on the history and significance of Veterans Day as part of morning announcements. Social studies classes have planned lessons about the role and experience of our soldiers (veterans); some classes will write letters to be delivered to a veterans group. Veterans have been invited to speak to students during their social studies classes.
Contact: Principal Thomas Healy - thomas_healy@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Eastern Middle School - 7th and 8th grade social studies classes will have a veteran speak to the students regarding their experiences serving the country. There will also be a question and answer section of the presentation. Students will then be asked to write about and reflect upon their experience with the veteran.

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Contact: Interim Principal Jason Goldstein - jason_goldstein@greenwich.k12.ct.us Western Middle School - 6th grade Veterans Day lesson will include: a tribute to Veterans Day video, a Poem: Just a Common Soldier by A. Lawrence Vaincourt, the History of Veterans Day, the significance of The 11th Hour; The Wall by Eve Bunting (The Vietnam Memorial), and a shared discussion.

8th grade students will be learning about the story of Pat Tillman. They will also learn about Thomas Paine and his publication of "Common Sense," connecting the two stories for an overarching idea of people who are willing to risk what they have to support a bigger cause. Students will also be provided with a Newsela Text Set comprised of articles related to Veterans Day.
Contact: Principal Gordon Beinstein - gordon_beinstein@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Western Middle School - 6th grade Veterans Day lesson will include: a tribute to Veterans Day
video, a Poem: Just a Common Soldier by A. Lawrence Vaincourt, the History of Veterans Day,
the significance of The 11th Hour; The Wall by Eve Bunting (The Vietnam Memorial), and a
shared discussion.

8th grade students will be learning about the story of Pat Tillman. They will also learn about
Thomas Paine and his publication of "Common Sense," connecting the two stories for an overarching idea of people who are willing to risk what they have to support a bigger cause.
Students will also be provided with a Newsela Text Set comprised of articles related to Veterans
Day.

Contact: Principal Gordon Beinstein - gordon_beinstein@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Cos Cob School – Due to the emergency relocation of students to multiple sites, Cos Cob
School’s annual Veterans Day activities have been canceled this year; the school will honor
veterans as part of Memorial Day 2019 celebrations.

Contact: Principal Gene Schmidt - gene_schmidt@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Glenville School (GLV) – Glenville Town Meeting Topic: Meaning of Veterans Day; November
12, 2018, 9:00 a.m., GLV Gymnasium. The Kind Campus Team at GLV is developing a shared
set of school-wide activities that aim to deepen students' understanding of Veterans Day.

Contact: Principal Marc D’Amico - marc_d'amico@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Hamilton Avenue School – Veterans Day Ceremony: November 9, 2018, 8:15 a.m., an
outdoor ceremony is planned, weather permitting. As part of the commemoration, students will
sing patriotic songs and will place a wreath on the grounds where the neighborhood has a
plaque and flagpole honoring those who served.

Contact: Interim Principal John Grasso - john_grasso@greenwich.k12.ct.us

International School at Dundee (ISD) – Veterans Day Ceremony: November 9, 2018, 9:15
a.m., ISD Gymnasium. Veterans are invited. Reception to follow ceremony.

Contact: Principal Teresa Ricci - terry_ricci@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Julian Curtiss School – Veterans Day Ceremony: November 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m., JCS
Gymnasium. Veterans are invited.

Contact: Principal Trish McGuire - trish_mcguire@greenwich.k12.ct.us

New Lebanon School (NLS) - Veterans Day Ceremony: November 12, 2018, 8:30 a.m., NLS
gymnasium. Veterans are invited. Reception to follow.

Contact: Principal Barbara Riccio - barbara_riccio@greenwich.k12.ct.us

North Mianus School – Veterans Day Assembly: November 9, 2018, 9:15 a.m. NMS Students
will be involved in developing/planning service projects for veterans on November 12.

Contact: Principal Angela Schmidt - angela_schmidt@greenwich.k12.ct.us

North Street School (NSS) – Veterans Day Assembly: November 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m., NSS
Gymnasium. Veterans are invited to attend and be recognized. Breakfast reception for the
veterans and their families in the cafe immediately following.

Contact: Principal Jill Flood - jill_flood@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Old Greenwich School (OGS) - Veterans Day Assembly: November 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m., OGS
Gymnasium. Veterans invited and clients of River House invited - Cos Cob School, grades 1-2
family member veterans have been invited as well.

Contact: Principal Jennifer Bencivengo - jennifer_bencivengo@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Parkway School (PKW) – Veterans Day Assembly: November 8, 2018, 1:30 p.m., PKW
Gymnasium. Reception for the veterans in our community and their families - immediately
following.

Contact: Principal Mary Grandville - mary_grandville@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Riverside School (RIV) - Veterans Day Ceremony: November 9, 2018, 8:45 a.m., RIV
Gymnasium. Veterans and invited guests. Special talks 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. by veterans with
3rd-5th grade students.

Contact: Principal Christopher Weiss - christopher_weiss@greenwich.k12.ct.us

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