April is designated by the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission as the Month of the Military Child or “Purple Up! For Military Kids." Across the nation, states and school districts will celebrate the important role military children play while their service member parents serve our country through special events and wearing purple.

For those districts wanting to participate, here are some April celebration ideas to consider:

1.  Coordinate a district-wide month or day and promote through your communication channels to stakeholders and partners. Use the hashtags #MIC3Compact and #purpleup4militarykids on social media posts to promote your event(s).
2. Draft a letter or memorandum to your schools encouraging them to consider sponsoring an activity.
3.  Attend a district or school event celebrating “Purple Up! For Military Kids."

Colorado is a member of the MIC3, which includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools. MIC3 addresses the key educational transition issues encountered by military-connected students.

Additional Resource ideas can be found on this MIC3 flyer for Month of the Military Child. (PDF)