On Veterans Day, it is a tradition to have a moment of silence on the 11th month of the 11th day on the 11th hour to honor those who have served our country. After the fact, I did a little more research, and it is actually on the 11th minute and it is a different time depending on time zone. Even though we didn’t quite hit the mark on the exact moment of silence, it was a great thing for our students to experience. Being within the first five minutes of the PK-2nd grade recess (with little warning of what was planned), I didn’t expect our youngest kids to stop playing and be silent. However, when I announced it over the intercom, Mrs. Tvrdy noticed that it seemed quiet outside, so she went to look. Every single student was silent and reverently facing the school for the full 30 seconds of silence. She wasn’t quick enough to get a picture of it, but she said it was a beautiful thing to witness. We will never know how much the military men and women of our country have sacrificed, continue to sacrifice, and will sacrifice for our country; but we so appreciate each and every one of them.