Arlington School & Family Magazine April/May 2015 | Page 27

Larson Elementary Larson has engaged in many activities this year involving students, faculty and the greater community. The entire school participated in honoring our nation’s veterans in its inaugural Veterans Day program. Each student prepared a tribute to veterans in their own family and invited them to attend the program honoring their service. An honor guard from the Arlington ISD JROTC presented the colors. More than 100 honorees and guests were in attendance and were served a delicious breakfast. Sixth graders during their talent show rehearsal. Finally and certainly not least, Larson’s own Jessica Stevens was featured on the nationally televised program Master Chef Jr. for her outstanding culinary skills. † Letters and hand-drawn pictures, made by students, were displayed on Veterans Day to show appreciation. This year, Larson was proud to present the inaugural Black History program featuring skits, dancers and speeches honoring the many contributions of A