Each student

was given a red, white or blue ribbon to tie on trees and other structures

around the school. Fourth grade students helped to decorate the fence

surrounding the school's playground by using red, white and blue cups

to spell out "USA" and construction and crape paper to design

an American flag.

"This

gives the children a sense of helping out. It is so important for them

to try to understand what happened. Activities like this makes them feel

like they are doing their part," said PTO President Marjorie Bachman.

Students at

the school are doing more than symbolically expressing their support.

They are also in the process of writing letters to President George W.

Bush to voice their support for his job and to tell him the freedoms for

which they are thankful to enjoy in this country.

Fourth-grade

student Rory Bertram suggested that the school raise money for the attack

victims and their families. The school warmly embraced his idea, so students

are planning to collect loose change at Peachtree City Elementary next

week and donate it to the American Red Cross relief fund.

"The students

are aware of what is happening in our country. It gives them a sense of

pride to come together and do what they can to help during this crisis.

I am very proud of all of their efforts," said Principal Lynda Lambeth.

Lambeth also

said she expresses her appreciation to Peachtree Florist in Peachtree

City and Neighborhood Market Florist in Sharpsburg for donating the ribbons

and bows that were used by the students to decorate the school.