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Veterans Day is November 11, and to many of us is known as a day off of work or to have a BBQ with family and friends. But do you know the actual meaning or why it’s important? Read on below; we got you covered.

The Difference Between Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day

With so many holidays revolving around BBQs, we know it can get confusing. But each of these holidays serve a very important purpose:

  • Veterans Day–to honor and remember all who have served in the military.
  • Memorial Day–to reflect on and honor all who sacrificed their lives for our country.
  • Labor Day–to celebrate all the workers who contribute to America’s labor force.

A Few of Primavera’s Veterans

Mr. Ramesh Joshi

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Primavera has many teachers who not only serve our students on a daily basis, but have also served our country. Pictured is Mr. Ramesh Joshi who has been with Primavera for seven years teaching math. He is often a favorite among Primavera students, as he is known for being funny and going out of his way to individually help students grasp each math concept.

Mr. Jamal Arberry

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Mr. Arberry is an English teacher who has been with Primavera for about two years. He is also a big fan of Japanese arts; he started Primavera’s Manga & Anime student club and is a co-advisor. He served in the Marine Corps stationed in the Philippines.

Mr. Jeff Connell

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Mr. Connell is a social studies instructor with a deep love for U.S. history and his country, and has a talent for making history fun for students. He comes from a long line of family dedicated to serving their country, and was the U.S. Army Reservee stationed in Iraq from 1997-2007.

How You Can Help America’s Veterans

At Primavera, we believe it imperative to help out our veterans who have worked so hard to protect us. This November 11, look out for an event near you and see how you can volunteer. Here’s a few ways to get you started:

You can also head to this site to see Veterans events happening this month.

  • Panthers, do you have a veteran you’d like to thank? Share with us in the comments below!