Every day, every school in America (or at least I hope so) participates in the same ritual. A ritual that is cemented with truth and grounded in honor.
We all say The Pledge of Allegiance.
At my school, we not only participate in that ritual but we have the same ritual each day as to how it is presented. We are asked, via a newscast (how legit are we?!) to Stand, Salute, Pledge; then we immediately begin the sacred pledge that my 4th graders have now been doing almost daily for 5 years now. You're familiar with it too, I just know it.
You'd also be familiar enough to know that when asked to Stand, you would stand. When prompted to Salute, you would put your hand over your heart. And you'd pledge your allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, upon hearing the words Pledge.
Today, on the 71st day of school, I caught one of my sweet, sweet students Standing and Pledging however, he was saluting in the literal act, the one meant to show respect. With his fingers on his forehead, palms down. Much like he was a member of the Army, reporting for duty.
Just to paint a picture for you.... Not my student, but certainty what he looked like this morning.
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