Treat people kindly.
Do what is fair.
Work for all people.
Show that you care.
Change what is wrong,
But please do not fight.
Think of new ways,
To change wrong to right.

These are the ways
If we work as a team,
To remember the man
Who said, "I have a dream."
 
2001
Students at Dirksen Primary School have participated in the following in activities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
  • Second grade students went to each classroom and performed a short skit which included the above poem and a song in honor of Dr. King.
  • Created a timeline about the important events in Dr. King's life.
  • Had a birthday party for Dr. King.
  • Listened to and read books about Dr. King.
  • Wrote narrative stories.
  • Created booklets about Dr. King.
  • Recognized Dr. King at Opening Ceremony.
  • Explored the following bookmarked sites on the Internet:
    National Civil Rights Museum
    Photo tour of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scavanger Hunt
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WebQuest & Timeline


Sing About Martin

Sing about Martin (sing about Martin)
Sing about caring (sing about caring)
Sing about peace (sing about peace)
All around the world (all around the world)

Sing about Martin (sing about Martin)
Sing about loving (sing about loving)
Sing about peace (sing about peace)
All around the world (all around the world)


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