The fifth grade has been learning about our great republic as they discuss citizenship rights and responsibilities, American symbol meanings and how democracy works.  They visited The National Flag Company to see how American flags are made (and made our own flags).  They made posters honoring our Veterans and topped it all off on Veteran's Day by inviting several the students’ relatives in to speak including Mr. Blank (Army), Mr. and Mrs. Martinez (both Marines), Mr. Zipperer (Army), and Mr. Tozier (Army).  Mr. Powers, our P.E. teacher, also spoke about his time in the Navy.  It has been an exciting few weeks and hopefully our fifth grade students have a deeper appreciation for our country!