For grandparents, there is something special about watching their grandchildren stand before an audience and share what they have learned. At Logos Christian Academy, Grandparents Day gave students of all ages an opportunity to do just that, with a celebration of family, faith, history, and a special acknowledgment of Veterans Day.
From the school’s youngest students sharing tall tales to older students exploring American presidents and great discoveries, each class had something to offer the grandparents who came to celebrate with them.
The program began with welcome remarks from Logos Headmaster Dayna Mitchell and an opening prayer by Logos board chair Dan Slentz. Students Sage Ludlow and Aspen Fisher led the Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem, and seventh- and eighth-graders presented a flag-folding ceremony.
The school’s 4- and 5-year-old kindergarten students, under the direction of Mrs. Broughton, presented “Tall Tales and Legendary Trails,” with a few words from Pecos Bill, Slue-Foot Sue, Annie Oakley, Johnny Appleseed, and even Casey Jones, the legendary train engineer.
First- and second-graders in Mrs. Lyle’s class took their grandparents on a trip around the globe with “Around God’s World in 7 Continents,” singing and sharing facts about each continent.
Mrs. Brown’s third-grade class brought the celebration closer to home with “Nevada Our Home,” including a performance of the state’s official song, “Home Means Nevada.” Students shared information about some of Nevada’s most notable historical figures, including Kit Carson, Sarah Winnemucca, and Laura Mills, right here in Fallon.
Fifth- and sixth-graders in Mrs. Wagner’s class explored American history with “The Hall of Presidents,” sharing key historical information and little-known facts about several American presidents, including John Adams, Theodore Roosevelt.
Seventh- and eighth-graders in Mrs. Fisher’s class shared “Great Minds Great Discoveries,” taking the audience on a historical journey through time to some of the world’s most influential early scientists, mathematicians, and astronomers, including Copernicus, Aristotle, and Johannes Kepler.
With Veterans Day approaching, the school also took time to recognize military service members, honoring those who have served while giving students an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of service and sacrifice.
Students from across the school came together for a performance of “I Will Stand,” bringing the presentations to a close. Mitchell concluded the gathering with a closing prayer.
For the grandparents, the day was an opportunity to see a little of their grandchildren’s school lives, from the lessons they are learning to the confidence they are building as they grow. One great-aunt and uncle even arrived from Texas, just in time to see the show.
For the students, it was a chance to share those accomplishments with some of the people who have been cheering them on since the beginning.
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