Dear Acacia Parents and Students,

September 11th is Patriot Day. It is a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives on 9/11/01. It is also a time to show solidarity and support for those serving in our Armed Forces, Homeland Security, Police, and Fire Departments. It is a time to reflect on what it means to be an American. 

On Monday, September 11th, Acacia will have a Patriot Day Assembly at 8:30 a.m. To help make this day more meaningful, we will have a poster contest and a Patriot Day Collage. The theme for the Poster Contest is “Sweet Land of Liberty” The following is information for the contest --

* The paper should be no larger than 12” x 18”.

* Lined notebook paper is not permitted.

* Any color medium (crayons, markers, colored pencils, paints, or pastels) is acceptable.

* Any writing must be printed and spelled correctly.

* How to make your message clear -

- Practice first on scrap paper.

- Take up the space of the poster.

- Use rich colors. *Outline with black.

- Please remember to take your time and do your best work.

The Patriot Day Photo Collage is a great way to honor those brave men and women who serve our country. If you would like to participate with the collage, please photograph a family member who has or is currently serving in the Military, Homeland Security ( Border Patrol, etc.), or Fire/Police Departments.

The following is information for the collage --

*Send a copy of a photograph to school with your child.

* Please, no larger than 5” x 7”.

* On the back of the photograph, please write the person’s name, rank, the student’s name, and their relationship to one another.

* Also, please include the name of the student’s teacher.

*****We cannot guarantee that we will be able to return your copy.*****

Students are encouraged to enter the Poster Contest and participate in the Patriot Day Collage. All entries and photographs are due on Wednesday, September 6th. The Posters and the Collage will be displayed in the foyer in September.

Please turn in your entries and photographs to the office, Mrs. Goff, or Mrs. Lopez. If you have questions concerning the College, please contact Mrs. Goff, ext. 2230, or Mrs. Lopez at ext 2231. Parents, you are cordially invited to our early morning Patriot Day Assembly.

Thank you for supporting your children, Acacia, and America.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Goff & Mrs. Lopez