Sayville Middle School students recently erected a tribute outside their school in memory of September 11, planting American flags on the school’s front lawn with help from their teachers.
Teachers and students gathered outside to place the flags while discussing the significance of the anniversary and the importance of proper flag etiquette while also answering students’ questions about the event and the memorial. The flags will remain on display for the entire week leading up to the day of remembrance.
“It is incredibly important that our students understand the significance of September 11,” said Sayville Middle School Principal Dr. Joseph Castoro. “As the years go on, it becomes even more crucial to teach young students how to best honor this day and those it impacted. I want to thank all of our teachers who went above and beyond to make this tribute possible.”
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