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  

   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:

On Active Duty:  Letter Writing Care Packages

Birthday Cards

Donate calling cards to our troops, so they can call home - http:/www.operationuplink.org/
 
          Ross             (Navy)
     Steve       (Nat.Guard, Iraq) Give2TheTroops http://www.give2thetroops.org/
Lance,            Army-Back from Iraq, Now in Belgium Elementary Music Video Christmas Presents Get Well Cards Postcards filled out on line, printed and delivered by Xerox: Let's Say Thanks Program.

www.letssaythanks.com

Steve A.
DEACTIVATED:
         Trampas         (Iraq)
Ross  (Afghanistan) VBS Banner of Support which hung in the chapel at Cedar II Base in Iraq Participated in the folding of Pocket Flags for Soldiers Program thanks to efforts of Heather B. and the Aberdeen and Warner American Legion Posts and Auxiliaries Holiday Cards: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving Send a greeting via e-mail through Operation Dear Abby - http://anyservicemember.navy.mil
     Jennifer      (Kuwait)
Members of SD National Guard Units

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

Kirk www.OperationDearAbby.net
Jamie http://www.anysoldier.com/
Andrea  
Members of the 452nd Army Reserve Sign a virtual "Thank You" card at the Defend America Web site - http://www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.htm
Scott

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

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

Support the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services - http://www.redcross.org/services/afes/
 
Ryan

Make a donation to one of the military relief societies:

Michael
Army Emergency Relief - http://www.aerhq.org/
Jeff Navy/Marine Corp Relief Society - http://www.nmcrs.org/
Jill Collected Toys for Iraqi Kids Valentine Gift Bags Welcome Home Song in Spring Concert, 2004 Air Force Aid Society - http://www.afas.org/
 
Bob
Ryan Scrapbook of Elementary Happenings 4th of July Decorations sent to Cedar II Birthday Presents Coast Guard Mutual Assistance - http://www.cgmahq.org/
Mike
Chad Telephone Tree Project: Phone cards for Soldiers, Christmas 2004 Patriotic Christmas Tree in Honor of Area Soldiers

 

Patriots Board Display

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?"

Darin
Matt Participated in Gov. Rounds' Christmas Cards for SD Soldiers, 2003 and 2004 Welcome Home Gifts Put Up Yellow Ribbons  Around Warner

 

Wade
Brent
Jarod
Lars Performed in Community Welcome Home for Area Soldiers Program, 2005 Welcome Home Quilt, 2005 You Are My Hero booklet / Power Point CD for Community Welcome Home Program,2005  

Wes

 

Colin

Presented Veteran's Day Play to K-4 Hosted Veteran's Day Speakers, 2003, 2004, 2005 Hosted and Performed in Veterans Day Program attended by 20 area Veterans, 2006
 
 
 

Made Veterans Day cards sent to Vet Hospitals

Valentines for Veterans, sent to Vet Hospitals Web Site Logo (psd format)
 

Made Christmas postcards for SD units in Iraq, 2006

Wrote Christmas e-mail postcards @ Lets Say Thanks.com, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5th Graders   

     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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Background and several clipart images: Thanks, Lisa, for the use of your awesome graphics!