Constitution Week Activities at KDS
Most Americans know that July 4th is our nation's birthday. Far fewer Americans know that
September 17th is the birthday of our government, the date in 1787 on which delegates to the
Philadelphia Convention completed and signed the U.S. Constitution. The ideas on which America
was founded--commitments to the rule of law, limited government and the ideals of liberty, equality
and justice--are embodied in the Constitution, the oldest written constitution of any nation on
Earth. Constitution Day is intended to celebrate not only the birthday of our government, but the
ideas that make us Americans. Thus, it is most appropriate that students, teachers and
administrators of this school founded by the Daughters of the American Revolution, observe and
celebrate Constitution Week.
The Gunter Mountain Chapter, NSDAR, celebrated the
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226 anniversary of the signing of the Constitution at KDS
DAR Elementary School, Middle School, and High School
during Constitution Week 2013 with activities that
included all students. Proclamations were signed by each
Principal and two students at each school proclaiming
Constitution Week September 17-23, 2013.
Elementary Principal Keith Buchanan is shown signing
the proclamation with students Peyton Eggleston and
Ansley Barnes.
Patriotic Stickers were given to each student in the
Elementary School as well as a Patriotic Coloring
Sheet. Preamble book marks, Preamble cards, and
Bill of Rights leaflets were distributed to students in
the Middle School and High School. The Gunter
Mountain Chapter placed Constitution Week Posters,
Preamble Posters, and Patriotic Displays in all three
schools. All activities planned during Constitution
Week by the Chapter were designed to encourage the
students at KDS to learn about the importance of this
historic document.
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At right is Angela Childress’ 1 grade class with their
coloring sheets.
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This was the 5 year in a row that the Stephens
Chapter, NSDAR, celebrated Constitution Week
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with their Adopt-A-Class, Annie Conwell’s 2
grade.
Stephens Chapter members Julea Moats, Amelia
Denslow, Tori Denslow, and Peggy Johnson
brought cupcakes and goodie bags with flags,
bookmarks, flag pins, and some special treats for
the students to take home.
The students also watched a Schoolhouse Rock
video about the Constitution and participated in a
discussion about its importance. The ladies also
discussed the Pledge of Allegiance, practiced
reciting the Pledge with the students, and played a
question and answer game with them.
Mrs. Conwell said that since this activity with her
class started several years ago she has noticed
that her students do a much better job participating
in and being attentive during the Pledge.