|  | 5th and 6th grades at Horace Mann completed Get Out The Vote project.
11/6/2006 12:47 PMMonday, November 6, 2006, students in the 5th and 6th grades at Horace
Mann School (K-6) completed their hard work on an exciting project
entitled, “Get Out The Vote" which culminated with a program at school
on Monday, November 6th at 1 p.m.
The program included speeches by several Horace Mann School students on
the topic “Power of the Vote!” In addition, students and the
audience sang Patriotic Songs and “The Importance Of Voting In Our
Republic” was discussed by several elected officials.
"So many parents and members of the community told me how proud they
were of our students and congratulated Horace Mann School for a truly
educational and meaningful program. Many were truly moved by the
powerful messages in the student speeches; the thoughtful comments by
Peter Hutchinson, Betty McCollum, Richard Cohen, Emory Dively, Michael
Paymar, and Christine Van Tassel; the presentation of the colors by the
Cretin Derham Hall Color Guard; and, the singing of Patriotic Songs,"
according to Principal Scott.
The teaching model for this project is from Kids Voting USA.
According to Horace Mann School 6th Grade Teacher Judy Ronnei, “Kids
Voting USA" is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that
teaches students about the concepts of citizenship, civic
responsibility, democracy and the importance of political participation.
The Kids Voting USA program combines innovative classroom activities
with an authentic voting experience to help students gain knowledge,
skills and confidence to be active citizens. What makes the program
truly unique is that students have the opportunity to cast a Kids
Voting ballot on Election Day, voting on the same candidates and issues
as the adults.
Kids Voting USA civics activities introduce students to the concepts of
citizenship in the earliest grades and continue throughout their school
years. This ongoing education develops strong skills and habits for
living in a democracy.”
Thank You 5th and 6th Graders, and your teachers (Mrs. Ronnei, Mrs.
Meuwissen, and Mr. Nelson) for a wonderful program and a job well done!
(Note: The Hatch, Pawlenty, Kennedy, Kobuchar, and all other local candidate campaigns were invited to participate.)
Horace Mann School is a K-6 elementary school nestled in St. Paul's
Highland Park community and is known for academic excellence &
total personal development focused on individual students. As a
learning community where high expectations for every child are nurtured
in a caring and supportive environment -- the school is highly
respected for its exceptional teaching staff, its diversity, the gifted
and talented program, test scores among the highest in the district,
and academic enrichment opportunities. Horace Mann is a friendly,
caring, and safe environment for learning and enjoys the enthusiastic
support of committed families who participate in a myriad of volunteer
activities on behalf of the school.
To learn more, go to www.mann.spps.org or call 651.293.8965
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