4Welcome to Operation American Braves

Writing a letter

You have had a particularly tough day. You are hot, dirty and dog-tired. It seems the world has turned against you and everything that you tried to accomplish seems to be without purpose.

Imagine going to the mailbox and finding a hand-written note from a friend. It's not anything "heavy", just a note of encouragement letting you know that someone was thinking about you.

You post that note on your bulletin board, lay it on your nightstand or fold it neatly and carry it in your pocket as a reminder that you are not alone. No matter what tomorrow brings, you can face it with renewed energy and hope.

That is how it is for our military personnel overseas. They know that friends and family are supportive, but that is not always how it feels. A hand-written note or card can be the little thing that lifts their spirits.

Take a moment to write to one of servicemen and women on our site. It makes a difference.

"How to" write

To protect our students from any inappropriate contact or correspondence, the district asks that you follow these simple steps:

1. Write your letter or card.

2. Fill out an UNSEALED, stamped envelope (regular 49¢ stamp) with the serviceperson's name in the address portion (Do not include your return address.).

3. Drop off the letter in any school office or library, or give to Mrs. Deitch.

4. The district will finish addressing the envelope and will place it in the mail.

5. All responses from the servicemen will be send directly to Mrs. Deitch who will distribute them to the recipients.

What to write

Take a couple of steps to make your letter more meaningful:

1. Read the newsletters and correspondence on our site to learn more about the individual.

2. Ask questions.

3. Tell a little about yourself.

4. Avoid politics. These people are simply doing their "job." They have no control over where they are or what they are doing.

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