USMC KIDS NITE/BALL
A Purple Up! event for our USMC kids
The American Legion John R. Burkett – Beverly E. Miller Post 77 in partnership with Windmill Lakes Orem HS MCJROTC are hosting the Annual USMC KIDS NITE for 8th Battalion Recruiting Station, Houston.
This is a MILITARY KIDS ONLY EVENT in an annual upstaging of the USMC Ball with a lot more fun and even better food!
What is Purple Up!?
The Department of Defense recognizes and celebrates military children annually during the month of April. According to the DoD, there are more than 1.7 million military children. They often face many challenges and unique experiences because of their parents’ service.
Military families move an average of every two to three years, which impacts military children because they’re changing schools and friends.
Purple Up! Day is on 15 April to honor military children for their sacrifices to ensure their parent’s can focus on the military mission.
Ways to Celebrate
- Wear purple on Purple Up! Day – Wearing purple on 15 April is a visible way for everyone to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices.
- Web Site Feature – Schools can promote the Month of the Military Child on their web sites. Provide links to sites that offer resources for military families.
- Publicize Installation/Community Events – Use the school newsletter to publicize Month of the Military Child events and activities hosted by the installation/community. Look for ways schools can contribute to these celebrations (setting up an information or activity booth, having teachers volunteer at events and activities, etc.).
- Salute to Military Children at Sporting Events – Have the announcer make a special announcement before, during or after sporting events recognizing all military children. Have them raise the flag, sing the National Anthem or recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Teachers Salute Military Children – Ask teachers at your school make a special project with their classes such as a picture frame, bookmark, journal, etc., that ties into the Month of the Military Child.
- For more ideas: 50 Ways to Celebrate Month of the Military Child