This week, music teacher Mrs. Liz Foor shares her gratitude for veterans and for the Academy community that supports her family. Along with Mrs. Alarcon’s Fourth Class, she is planning a special Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 11. All are welcome!
Veterans Day is a time to recognize and honor all those who have served in the U.S. Military, both the living and the fallen. My family is fortunate to have the opportunity to honor our own hero every day—Sergeant Major Josh Foor, who has been serving in the Army for 18 years and is still serving.
For those of you who are new to the Academy, I had the privilege of teaching here during the 2021 and 2022 school years. Our daughter, Gabby, also spent her time as a Little Acorn and Pre-Primary student. After we were relocated to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas for my husband’s schooling, we were thrilled when the opportunity to return arose. As a family, we couldn’t be happier to be back. The connections we’ve made at the Academy, the support we’ve received, and the sense of community are what I cherish most.
While military life can be challenging, especially with frequent relocations (though we’re past that stage now), it brings both exciting opportunities and the stress of constantly starting fresh. I believe there are heroes in every military family not always recognized—the children. Whether it’s dealing with a parent’s deployment, frequent travel, or the emotional strain of leaving behind friends and schools when it’s time to move, these young ones face many challenges. “Resilient” is often used to describe military children, and rightly so—they tackle tough situations with incredible strength. So to the children in our school with military parents still serving or no longer active, I want to say: you are truly AMAZING, and your courage does not go unnoticed.
I am looking forward seeing our Veterans and their families Monday, November 11 at 8:15 a.m. in Rauch Memorial Gym so that we can take the time as a community to stop, pray and honor those who have served.
Thank you to every one involved in making this program so special and touching.
All are welcome to join us on Monday, November 11 at 8:15 a.m. as we honor their service. Mrs. Alarcon’s Fourth Class and Mrs. Foor will present a Veterans Day Assembly in Rauch Memorial Gym with a reception to follow in the White Center Cafeteria.
