Wes Visits                  March, 2005           

Our Patriot Board displaying some of the letters and pictures the first year of our letter writing project.
 

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	PHOTO BY JOHN DAVIS, ABERDEEN AMERICAN NEWS
The smile says it all!!  Her dad is HOME from Iraq!!!  October, 2006

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                   of Ross's visit!

Tying Yellow Ribbons Around Warner, April 2005

    Welcome Home Mr. E.  and family

    April,2004   Spring Concert    

Summer, 2004 Jeff

Spring, 2004-Jeff

November, 2004-Michael

December, 2004-Jamie

FOLDING POCKET FLAGS FOR  SOLDIERS, DEC. 2004       Ryan's Surprise Visit

   April, 2006     

       Ross

  In December of 2002, members of several of South Dakota's Army National Guard Units were called to active duty as war with Iraq became imminent.  Our very own high school principal, Mr. E., a member of the 727th Transportation Unit, answered the call. He was stationed first at Ft. Carson. CO until deployment to Kuwait as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in early April, 2003, just weeks after the start of the war.   

    December of 2003, Battalion 2, 147th Field Artillery of the SD National Guard was activated.  This call-up involved many soldiers with ties to the Warner community, including several recent Warner graduates.

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    The 147th trained first at Ft. Sill, OK.  Deploying to Kuwait in late January, 2004 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom II., they arrived in Iraq in early February. Thankfully, the soldiers of the  727th and the 147th returned safely home., Mr. E. in April, 2004, and the men of the 147th in February, 2005. 

    Other soldiers with ties to the Warner community have served and are serving as members of the regular Armed Forces.

     These, our "special soldiers", along with all those who serve the USA, are truly our heroes, and we are so grateful for all the sacrifices they and their families make on our behalf.

      It is so very important to guide our children to an awareness of how blessed we are  to live in a country such as ours, and to help them realize that along with privilege, comes responsibility. Equally important is to teach them to recognize and be appreciative of the sacrifices others make on their behalf.  It is also imperative that our children are taught that, no matter what their age, they can make a difference in the lives of others. With these goals in mind, the Warner Fifth Grade has striven to play an active role in the support of our military and their families. These fifth graders are to be highly commended for their generous and enthusiastic efforts.  They have put their whole heart into each and every project undertaken, and are truly an inspiration.  Way to go 5th graders!!  We are so very proud of you!!!.

OUR soldier heroes:

PROJECTS OF SUPPORT 5TH GRADERS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN:

WAYS TO SHOW SUPPORT:

Birthday Cards

www.letssaythanks.com

Presidential Prayer Team: Adopt Our Troops in Prayer www.adoptourtroopsinprayer.com

Donate to "Operation USO Care Package" - http://www.usometrodc.org/care.html

Members of the National Guard's 147th, 1st Battalion

Make a donation to one of the military relief societies:

BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF TRIBUTE

"An Irish Blessing for You"

     Armed Forces Tribute:           "Somebody's Praying"

"Liberty"

"Wings of Freedom"

"If I Die Before You Wake"

"Have You Forgotten?"

Wes

Colin

Made Veterans Day cards sent to Vet Hospitals

Made Christmas postcards for SD units in Iraq, 2006

Dear Soldiers,  

       Thank you so very much for your letters and visits!  There are no words with which to express our deep gratitude for and admiration of the countless sacrifices made by you and your families on our behalf.  By example, you have enriched our understandings of: loyalty, sacrifice, courage, honor, and love of country.  You have taught us what it means to stand tall and walk proud for what we truly believe in, no matter what the personal cost.  These are lessons that do not come from textbooks, but from lives lived well.  Thank you!  You make us proud to be Americans! May God Bless you and yours, always.

      Mrs. E. and Warner Fifth Grade   Spring 2005

     2002-2003         Tyler, Bo, Matt C., Amanda, Crystal, Matt G., Chris, Aaron, Meghan, Matt. O., Jackson, Elizabeth, Wil, Gil, Heather, Chelsea, Kevin

       2003-2004          Andy B., Andy F., Brady, Josh, Mitch, Dylan, Alyssa, Briana, Matt, Paul, Casey, Chad, Emily, Taylor, Codey, Carson, Tanner, Chris

      2004-2005           Holly, Logan, Lexi, O'Ryan, Jeremy Rikki, Levi, John, Brandon, Brianna, Karly, Erin, Michael, Taylor, Mallory, Emily, Traci, Paige, Kacy, Trevor, Gregory, Connor, Daryn, Dreena, Samantha

2005-2006        Tennison, Kaitlyn, Dirk, Mitchell, Ryan, Tanner, Collin, Alyssa, Macey, Connor, Adam, Brian, Clay, Jake, Kim, Landon, Jack, Michele, Trevor, Jeremy, Paige, Jarrod, Garrett, Jesse

2006-2007     Lacey, Evan, Sidney,Jerrick, Jese, Alondra, Taylor, Nicole, Kari, Courtney, Brady, Tyler, Andrew, Elizabeth, Joey, Trissa, Blake, Erin, Miranda, Carly, Chris, Parker, Emily, Ellen

2007-2008     Chelsy, Courtney, Kaitlyn, Shelby, Ryder, Jenna, Kayla, Tara, Sami, Ryan, Kalli, Delano, Brody, Brady, Erin, Traiton, Patricia, Ashley, Jaici, Tanner, Kyle, Kelsey, Bailee, Madison