Celebrating Patriotism and Heroism

Celebrating Patriotism and Heroism at Martin Avenue

To mark Patriot Day and commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, students and staff throughout the North Bellmore School District wore red, white and blue to school on Sept. 9.

At Martin Avenue Elementary School, students learned how many acts of bravery and heroism took place in the aftermath of the attacks. Children learned how ordinary people can be heroes by doing kind deeds for others. They read a heroes poem and identified