After our Pinwheels were displayed for a full 24-hours, we helped collect them. The ground was so dry that some pinwheels blew away. I was lucky that all from my class were safe. I had painted the pencils red, white and blue so it was easy to distinguish which were my class pinwheels.
Prior to our celebration, I had taken a picture of each student holding their own pinwheel. I trimmed the pictures and the students glued them on the inside of a card.
They also had a picture of the display around the flagpole to glue inside the card.
The students pinwheels were placed in a large zip bag with their card and a description of our Pinwheels for Peace celebration.
"Patriot Day Pinwheels for Peace
Dedicated to all our First Responders every day.
On September 22, 2001, a tragedy occurred in the United States. Thousand of police officers, fire fighters and ambulance medics responded to help the people in emergencies.
This day is remembered as a thank you for all they do everyday.
Fire fighters are called to fires to rescue people. They also rescue pets. Sometimes fire fighters go to accidents to rescue by cutting cars open.
Police officers help by keeping us safe.
Ambulance medics help when people need to go to the hospital in emergencies.
We are making pinwheels to honor and remember all who help keep us safe everyday. We wish you to be safe too.
Our wish is for peace everywhere.
HOW TO SHOW RESPECT
*The siren means they are on their way to an emergency. Move back out of the ways Cars move to the side of the road to let them pass easily.
*People stand still, close to your house to allow them to hurry to help.
*911 is ONLY for emergencies, when help is needed right away to save a life.
*Smile at police officers, fire fighters and those in uniform."
So "let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me."
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