https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 00:02:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2317331 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 08:08:48 +0000 Mamaof2 2317331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes I did growing up and my DS says it every day in elementary school </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316757 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 13:04:13 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2316757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I don't know of anyone who chose not to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316530 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:11:28 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2316530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We still do at the HS I teach at. We asked that all kids stand, but they don't have to say it if they choose not too. Mostly they don't really say it because they are lazy... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316527 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:06:19 +0000 honeybear 2316527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, in elementary school. Not in middle or high school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316514 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 09:50:24 +0000 Greentea 2316514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone was forced to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316471 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 09:04:01 +0000 snowjewelz 2316471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316431 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:43:40 +0000 SAHM0811 2316431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes we did recite it everyday! And my kids do also in their school now. My 4 year old has been practicing it at home sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316412 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:32:09 +0000 daniellemybelle 2316412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, every school day kindergarten through high school. Though in HS I was late a lot so I usually missed it. ;) </p> <p>Everyone participated except the kids that were Jehovah's Witnesses, I believe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316393 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:13:28 +0000 Alivoo01 2316393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! Every morning after we listened to the star spangled banner over the intercom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316366 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:48:07 +0000 mediagirl 2316366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! There was a group of kids that were part of the announcements team that said it over the intercom in the morning and we all recited it along with them. I don't remember anyone ever opting out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316361 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:43:36 +0000 LuLu Mom 2316361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes we did, when we were in Jr. high we only did it on Monday's of homeroom. I'm from a small town, and only remember one girl choosing not to participate due to religion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316334 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 06:59:30 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2316334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For sure everyday in elementary school, I don't recall in junior high or HS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316323 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 06:18:06 +0000 Alba4 2316323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes we did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316320 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:43:48 +0000 catomd00 2316320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, but I think (and thought then) it was a very odd ritual. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316317 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:17:14 +0000 FaithFertility 2316317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, still do every morning as a teacher </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316313 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 04:35:05 +0000 DesertDreams88 2316313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every school I've been to or taught at has done it. That's 3 for CT, 2 for OH, and 2 for AZ. I don't really care about it though and I think it's a meaningless tradition for most. I also don't like the wording of pledging allegiance to the flag AND the "republic for which it stands." I'd much rather pledge allegiance to our country's ideals, than a piece of fabric. </p> <p>In AZ, it's also law to recite the preamble in grades 6-8 social studies classrooms... but we don't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316273 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:40:05 +0000 Boogs 2316273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sure did at every single school I attended. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316267 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:33:49 +0000 littleblessings 2316267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Every morning. If you were lucky you were one of the students that were randomly chosen to recite it over the PA system too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316263 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:30:03 +0000 BSB 2316263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, I did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316258 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:27:10 +0000 simplyfelicity 2316258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes...I recall a couple of students not participating for religious reasons. I teach and my we recite the pledge of allegience each morning. I tell my students that they don't have to recite it or stand but they must be quiet and respectful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316244 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 22:42:54 +0000 rattles 2316244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lived in the UK for most of elementary school, but I said the U.S. and Texas pledges each day when I moved back stateside in junior high. They meant more to me after some time abroad (even though I loved the time and place). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316241 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 22:21:41 +0000 Jess1483 2316241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did. And when I taught, we did it once a week over the intercom. But my second year classroom didn't have an intercom, and I'm fairly certain I never did it on my own...huh. Well, if my students turn out to be anti-American, I guess we'll know why ;) </p> <p>(Not having an intercom also meant that when we did a tornado drill, my students were in their desks instead of in the hall crouched down, and when there was a real lockdown, they were at their desks until I returned to the classroom after army-crawling from another part of the building to tell them to get down...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316237 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 22:11:07 +0000 mrbee 2316237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: That is crazy to me! I just googled Texas secession and wow, the breadth of the movement was also a surprise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316218 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 21:36:35 +0000 jhd 2316218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and the all of the schools I have taught in said the pledge daily also (TN &amp; VA). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316215 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 21:32:42 +0000 matador84 2316215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: yes, isn't that crazy? I grew up in what you could say was a little less conservative part of the state than where I live now and that is not something we did growing up in my schools--kinder through HS! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316213 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 21:26:40 +0000 mrbee 2316213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: Woah, just googled that... kids in Texas pledge allegiance to the state of Texas? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316199 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 21:04:52 +0000 chopsuey 2316199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. And everyone participated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316195 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 21:02:02 +0000 matador84 2316195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to check, but it is the law to recite it in Texas!! </p> <p>Actually, the district I grew up in did NOT say the Texas pledge, and I thought it was so crazy when I moved this way and everyone did. I didn't even know it until I became a teacher myself.</p> <p>The law in case anyone is interested: <a href="http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/txstatutes/ED/2/E/25/C/25.082" rel="nofollow">http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/txstatutes/ED/2/E/25/C/25.082</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316191 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:56:34 +0000 photojane 2316191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, and everyone participated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance-every-morning-in-elementary-school#post-2316166 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:36:11 +0000 Caly 2316166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup</p> <p>Eta...whoops...just realized the question was Elementary School...I was homeschooled til 8th grade but we did then. </p>