Category Archives: patriotism

God Bless America – Twelve Years Later

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Jennie

I stopped by school last week, which is currently in Summer Camp mode.  High school volunteers are a welcome and fun part of the group.  What happened was delightful: First I was mobbed by children (always wonderful), then Jess, a … Continue reading →

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One Voice

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Jennie

My final thought today on this Fourth of July is we are one.  No one is alone.  We all work together. History is filled with these moments that make me proud to be an American. This song says it all. … Continue reading →

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A New Flag

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Jennie

A wood carver lovingly made us an American Flag, just in time for the Fourth of July. It is big and heavy, and hangs on our porch. It’s beautiful! Daytime Nighttime Anytime at all, looking at this American Flag is … Continue reading →

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Remember Sam?

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Jennie

Perhaps this was the best Memorial Day photo. Remember Sam? https://jenniefitzkee.com/2023/03/30/what-would-mr-ro…rue-story-of-sam/ He was the child who needed to talk, and to have someone listen to him.  Really listen. Sam loves the military, so when Master Sergeant Michael Kennedy spoke at … Continue reading →

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Never Forget…

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Jennie

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember the brave men and women in our military who have died. It is also a day to thank those who serve. Never forget to thank a soldier or a sailor. Never … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to “The Star-Spangled Banner” becoming America’s National Anthem

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Jennie

My well-loved and well-read book. March 3rd, 1931.  “The Star-Spangled Banner” becomes America’s National Anthem.  Wait…1931?  I remember the day I discovered the date; Milly the Quilter had finished the God Bless America Quilt, and we had been singing the … Continue reading →

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“Devotion” – The (Personal) Backstory

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Jennie

Current movie, “Devotion” The story of Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner in the movie is true.  There’s much more to the story, which involves me and my family.  Really. It happened like this… 1972.  Hubby is an Ensign in the … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day at School

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Jennie

Today children thanked a veteran.  That in itself is a big deal, because the children are preschoolers.  In order to thank a veteran, I need to give children a context of understanding.  That starts with songs, and my preschoolers love … Continue reading →

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Music Makes the 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Jennie

The 4th of July – America’s declaration of independence.  I teach children about the American flag, and patriotism.  It’s important.  Best of all, children often lead the way.  Their interests are the springboard for the best learning. The 4th of … Continue reading →

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A Package From the White House!

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Jennie

My class loves singing, and this year “God Bless America” has been a favorite song.  How do I know?  Children sing it from the loft in the classroom, and when using the bathroom.  They sing it while building with toys, … Continue reading →

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