North Hill Helpers craft letters for Veterans Day

November 8, 2012 by

After school on Thursday, North Hill Helpers exhibited patriotism and gratitude for local veterans through good ole fashioned letters.

When asked why the students wanted to participate, one responded “My grandpa is a veteran and I wanted to write letters to thank people like him.”

North Hill Helpers is the community service club at North Hill Elementary School. In lieu of Veterans Day, fifth grade teacher Emily Lewalski asked families to share the name and address of a veteran they know. And after school, students in the club penned letters showing appreciation.

Here are a few of those letters:

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