Students at Post Road receive impactful lesson on 9/11

At Post Road Elementary School on Thursday morning, fourth grade teacher Hithia Shibuya led her students through an important lesson in recognition of September 11, 2001. Several other teachers at Post Road, and throughout the district, also had lessons centered around 9/11. 

Ms. Shibuya taught students about what happened, why it was so impactful, and the many ways that it has been remembered and memorialized since 2001. Post Road also held a schoolwide moment of silence to start the day. 

“I think it’s important that they know the history of it so that they understand what it means and why we are recognizing it,” said Ms. Shibuya. “They were born after, so it is important that they understand what 9/11 was, what the impact of it was on previous generations, and how it affects their future and today.” 

The lesson began with a presentation, where students learned about what happened on 9/11. They also learned about what memorials are and watched a video highlighting how roses are placed on the names of each victim of the attack on their birthday as a way to further memorialize them.

Students respectfully asked questions and discussed the subject throughout the lesson, providing their own thoughts and sharing what they knew. Many of the students were already familiar with “The Rising” memorial located in neighboring Valhalla, NY.  

After the presentation, students went to their desks to write or draw their own memorial. They had the option to memorialize 9/11 or pick something close to their heart. After the impactful lesson, many of the students chose to draw the Twin Towers to further honor the victims of the attack.