Hats Off to Hannah

Today was inspirational!

All week, we have been promoting today's cause. This afternoon, our whole school showed support for one of our 3rd graders who is battling cancer, and it was truly breathtaking. 

Each grade in our K-5 school chose a theme to support Hannah (Hugs for Hannah, Hats for Hannah, etc.), and each grade chose a basket to fill with items. Students and staff donated items for their grade level's basket, which will be delivered to Hannah one at a time for several weeks. Students donated activities, books, and warm, snuggly things to cuddle with while she is away from school.

The 2nd grade theme is "Hats Off to Hannah"! Each student and their family decorated a hat card and wrote a special note on the back to let Hannah know they are thinking about her. Check out some of the creative minds I have in my classroom!

 

 

 

 

 

Going along with our 2nd grade theme, today was hat day in our grade level, and all 2nd grade students were encouraged to bring a 50 cent donation in exchange for wearing their hat throughout the day. With the funds each 2nd grade classroom raised, we will purchase hats to add to Hannah's basket. That's on my to-do list tonight! 

This afternoon, Katy Perry's "Roar" rang out over the intercom as students in all grades marched around the school in a big parade. The "March for Hannah" was led around the outside of the school as well. Students in each classroom made signs to hold during the march. Below are some things my cuties came up with. The students chanted Hannah's name along with other inspirational cheers. After the 3rd grade students finished their march around the inside and outside of the school, they each let a balloon go in the air. How generous of these kids to send so many well-wishes to their classmate, and how emotional it was for the rest of us!

 

 

Each grade level in the school recorded a message/cheer for Hannah. The march was recorded as well. Students and staff were also invited to record a personal message for her. The cheers, march and messages will be put together with still photos of the parade in a video, which will be given to Hannah to let her know we're thinking about her. I'm so excited to watch the video (although I know I'll be crying like a baby)!

Just thinking about the generosity and outpouring of love that has occurred this year for Hannah brings tears to my eyes. How lucky we are to be surrounded by great friends, peers, and loved ones who would do such amazing things such as this for us!