Mrs. Caudill’s Classroom Connection

The 103rd Circleville Pumpkin Show is here!  First of all, that means 3 days of NO SCHOOL!  Yeah!  It also means that many will be enjoying rides, spending time with friends, watching the great parades, and eating all things pumpkin! 

The pet parade is my favorite parade and some of my favorite things to eat are bourbon chicken, stromboli, and pumpkin donuts!  I will probably have those a few times!  I  don’t ride the rides anymore, but the Round -up was one of my favorites!  What about you?  What are some of your favorite things about the Pumpkin Show?  Or is it just having a few extra days of NO school and the chance to sleep in? 

Many of you will be attending the Circleville Pumpkin Show this week.  You will be enjoying a lot of great food, having fun riding the rides and enjoying watching the parades (the pet parade is my favorite!). 

I wanted to remind all of you of the proper behavior you should exhibit when the parade is coming near.  As the Honor Guard leads the parade, it is proper behavior for those who are able to STAND as the American flag nears and to remain standing until it passes by you.  By standing,  you are showing respect  for our country and more importantly, for the men and women who have selflessly served our country and those who are currently serving our country around the world.

My father is a 20-year Air Force veteran who served two tours in Vietnam and also the Korean War.  I have much respect for him and all of our veterans who have sacrificed for our country.  It saddens me when I see so many people who attend the parades and do not know (or do not care) what behavior should be shown as our American flag passes by.  So please, remember to stand and to tell others around you.  Sometimes it just takes one person to take a  stand and others will follow your lead!