As Martinsville Middle School continues to celebrate and honor the men and women who have bravely served our country, our students have taken time this week to reflect on what Veterans Day means to them. Their words come straight from the heart—messages of gratitude, pride, and appreciation for the courage of those who protect our freedom.
Letters of Thanks from Our Students
Dear Veteran,
I want to thank you for your courage and dedication. Because of you, I get to live in a free country. I am thankful that you are willing to risk your life so that others are safe. You show great strength even when things are difficult. Even though no one in my family is a veteran, I know how important you are. You have done all you can to help this country. Thank you for your service.
Margot Sharp, 6th grade
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for your service to our country and community. Thank you for your bravery and for keeping our country safe. Because of you, I know that I am safe in this country. When I think of Veterans Day, I also think about my family members who have been and who are in the Marines and Air Force, too. I hope that when you go home to your family, they are proud of you—and so is the rest of the country and community. Thank you again for serving. You don’t know what it means to all of us. We are grateful to have you serve.
Sincerely,
Elena Alvarez-Lozano, 6th grade
Dear Veteran,
I would like to show my appreciation to all veterans, living or not. I am so grateful for the service that you have given. If you had not shown courage and bravery, we would not live in the same world we do now. Thank you for everything you have done for us and for our country.
Sincerely,
Mercy Moore, 6th grade homeroom reporter
Dear Veteran,
Thanks to you, we have the red, white, and blue.
It may have been rough, but you were tough!
So on this day, we just want to say—thank you!
What you do is great, and your help is something to be proud of.
Stay loud, be proud, and remember what you do for the red, white, and blue.
Love,
Emery Taylor, 6th grade homeroom reporter
To All Veterans,
I want to thank you for all your sacrifices and bravery. By doing this, you are keeping us safe, and I truly appreciate that. My class has learned about you, and I didn’t realize at first just how much you’ve done for our country. I want to thank you for your bravery, kindness, and dedication.
Sincerely,
Kavany Flores, 6th grade
Dear Veteran,
When we were learning about wars for freedom, it reminded me that you veterans have fought for us. I appreciate your hard work and sacrifice. Thank you for everything you have done to improve history and change our country. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Wesley Walker, 6th grade
Students Reflect on Veterans in Their Families and Community
Sixth-grade homeroom reporters Adelaide Brent, Semaiya Craighead, Nevaeh Daniels, and Miriam Carter; seventh-grade reporters Shaurya Mahajan, Alanna Gerlach, Katie Wall, Trinity Hairston, and Jade Holland-Dallas; and eighth-grade reporter Maya Williams interviewed students about their connections to the military and how we can show respect to veterans in our community.
Khloe James: “My cousin served in the Navy. Say thank you for caring about our world.”
Sofia Marcial: “Appreciate them and thank them for all they have done.”
Kennedy Martin: “Yes, in the Air Force. We could send them thank-you letters and gifts.”
Jocelynn Walker: “My aunt served in the Marines.”
Aubree Mahan: “Send them thank-you cards and make videos for them.”
Adelaide Brent: “My uncle is still serving in the military. My great-grandpa also served. We should put up pictures to remember them and send them cards.”
Sophia Odberg: “My uncle served in the Navy.”
Mason: “My dad serves in the U.S. Air Force. Give them gifts and discounts.”
Takeira Beal: “My aunt did her time in Korea.”
J’Amira Lockett: “Yes, in the Air Force. Our school could make thank-you videos.”
Miriam Carter: “Go to graveyards for people who are no longer here and say thank you for your service.”
Weekly Learning Report
In English, we took a figurative language test to wrap up our unit and studied the text structures of nonfiction.
In Math, we’re learning to solve equations after finishing our unit on coordinate planes. We are learning how to divide, multiply, subtract, and add equations.
In Science, we’ve explored how humans impact the environment, including how acid rain affects ecosystems. We’re studying watersheds, estuaries, and tributaries.
Sixth graders are also looking forward to an upcoming incentive—so no missing work or infractions! Have a great weekend, Bulldogs!
This week’s Bulldog Beat reminds us how proud we are of our students for showing gratitude and respect to those who have served. Their words reflect kindness, empathy, and understanding—qualities that make our Martinsville Middle School community shine. We honor our veterans today and every day for their courage and sacrifice.
