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November
November birthstone: Topaz. Flower: Chrysanthemum. Astrological Signs: Scorpio October 24 to November 22, and Sagittarius November 23 to December 21.
Important dates in November 2010: Adoption Awareness Month (National)
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- Alzheimer’s Disease Month (National, US)
- Apple Month (US National)
- “National Apple Month is a restricted-fund (financially self-supporting) program of the U.S. Apple Association. Originally founded in 1904 as National Apple Week, it was expanded in 1996 to a three-month promotional window from September through November.” Source: www.usapple.org
- Child Safety and Protection Month
- Christmas Seals Month
- Diabetes Month (National, US)
- Drum Month (International)
- Epilepsy Month (National, US)
- Hospice Month (National, US)
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Web site: www.nhpco.org
- Native-American Heritage Month (American Indian Heritage Month)
“National American Indian Heritage Month, Signed into law in 1990 by President Bush has been a source of inspiration for many American Indians and non-Indians and a platform to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of this great country.” Source: www.indians.org
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December
December birthstone: Turquoise. Flower: Narcissus. Astrological Signs: Sagittarius November 22 to December 21, and Capricorn December 22 to January 19.
Important dates and events in December 2010:
December 6- St. Nicholas Day
December 7- Pearl Harbor Day
December 10- Human Rights Day
December 11- Hanukkah begins
December 14- South Pole was found in 1911
December 15- phonograph patented by Thomas Edison in 1877
December 16- Anniversary of Boston Tea Party in 1773
December 17- First flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903
December 21- Winter solstice
December 25- Christmas Day
December 26- First day of Kwanzaa
December 31- New Year’s Eve
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February
February birthstone: Amethyst. Flower: Primrose. Astrological Signs: Aquarius January 20 to February 18, Pisces February 19 to March 20.
February is Black History Month. This year’s theme, The quest for black citizenship in the Americas, has unique and special meaning in the wake of Barack Obama being elected as our first Afro-American president and the celebration of the NAACP’s centennial.
According to the Library of Congress, Black History Month has its roots in something called Negro History Week. In 1925, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an African-American historian who founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, proposed Negro History Week as a way to encourage people to learn more about black history. He selected a week in February that included the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and black abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
The first Negro History Week was celebrated in February 1926. “The response was overwhelming,” says the Library of Congress. “Black history clubs sprang up; teachers demanded materials to instruct their pupils; and progressive whites, not simply white scholars and philanthropists, stepped forward to endorse the effort.”
In the early 1970s, Negro History Week was rechristened Black History Week to reflect the changing language used to describe African-Americans. Then, in 1976, as America observed its bicentennial, Black History Week was expanded to the full month we celebrate today.
Every February since 1976, the U.S. president issues a proclamation declaring the second month of the year Black History Month or National African American History Month.
http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/01/black-history-month-2011-facts-on-the-annual-celebration/
February 1818: Fredrick Douglass birthday
February 2: Ground Hog Day
February 3: Chinese New Year
February 9: Board Meeting
February 10: Day 100 and Friendship Card Exchange
February 11 to 14: President’s Day Week-end
February 12: Abraham Lincoln birthday
February 22: George Washington birthday
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March
March birthstone: aquamarine and bloodstone. Flower: daffodil. Astrological Signs: Pisces February 19 to March 20, and Aries March 21 to April 19
March is Women’s History Month, this year’s theme is: Women taking the lead to save our planet- Rachel Carson- the founder of the contemporary environmental movement is this year’s featured woman.
As recently as the 1970′s, women’s history was virtually an unknown topic in education and the general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (CA) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. March 8 was chosen as International Women’s Day. Within a few years dozens of schools planned special programs for Women History Month. After many years of favorable response from school and public leaders the National Women History Project, in 1987, petitioned congress to expand the entire of month of March to celebrate Women’s History. The National Women History Project is involved in many efforts to promote multicultural women’s history. The popularity of women’s history has sparked a new interest in uncovering women’s forgotten heritage and contributions to our country. http://www.nwhp,org/whm/history.php
March is Music in Our Schools Month (Yes, there is such a thing) Public school is where all children should have access to music (and art). This year’s theme is Music! Just Imagine. Check out www.menc.org/events/view/music-in-our-schools-month
March is Irish American Heritage Month: March 17, St. Patrick’s Day
March 2: Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
March 7: Telephone Patentn Granted in 1876 to Alexander Graham Bell
March 8: Barbie’s Birthday (1959) Mardi Gras
March 10: First paper money issued in 1862
March 11- Johnny Appleseed Day Help the Nature Conservancy plant 1 billion trees in the Amazon. Donate one dollar per tree at www.plantabillion.org
March 12: Girl Scout Day founded in1912
March 16- Publication of First Black Newspaper in America Freedom’s Journal, 1827, published Samuel Cornish and John B. Russwurm. All 103 issues are available at www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/aanp/freedom
March 17: St. Patrick Day
March 18: First walk in space 1965
March 20: First day of spring
March 29: Passover begins at sundown, Coca-Cola was invented in 1886
March 30: Alaska Purchased in 1867, Pencil with an eraser patented in1858
March 31: Cesar Chavez Day, First Map of the US Published
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April
April Birthstone: diamond. Flower: sweet pea and daisy. Astrological Signs: Aries March 3rd to 19th, Taurus April 20th to May 20th.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April 1- April Fool’s Day
Palm Sunday
Pass Over
Easter
April 15- Tax Day
April 22- Earth Day Earth Day is a global holiday celebrated as a day to bring awareness and appreciation for earth and it’s environment.
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May
May Birthstone emerald. Flower: Lilly of the Valley. Astrological Signs: Taurus April 19 to May 2o, and Gemini May 20 to June 21.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
National Military Appreciation Month
May 5- celebrate Cinco de Mayo
May 10- Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day, May 10- The modern Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1912 as a day for each family to honor its Mother.
Memorial Day, May 25- Commemorates US men and women who died while in the military service to their (our) country. No school in honor of Memorial Day.
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June
It is hard to believe that it is June already and summer is upon us. Here are some important dates and events in June.
June Birthstone: Pearl. Flower: Rose. Astrological Signs: Gemini May 21 to June 20, and Cancer June 21 to July 22.
International Men’s Month
Latino Health Awareness Month
June 11- Philippine Independence Day
June 14- Flag Day- Flag Day is an American holiday celebrating and showing respect to our flag and the people who designed it. Our flag represents our independence as Americans and our unity as a nation. It leads our soldiers in battle and many have died protecting it and all that it stands for.
June 21- Father’s Day- Father’s Day is a day to celebrate our dads. It was invented by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was raised by her dad. She thought fathers should be celebrated just as much as mothers. The first Father’s Day was held on June 10, 1910. President Calvin Coolidge declared the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day.
June 21- First Day of Summer- remember to wear sunscreen and a hat, drink plenty of fluids.
Swine Flu- the best defense is to make sure your child knows to wash his/her hands after going to the bathroom, blowing his/her nose, and before eating. Teaching your child to cover his/her month when he/she coughs or sneezes, along with using a tissue instead of his/her sleeve will also reduce the spread of any disease.
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Important Dates in August!
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September
September 5 Labor Day- No School
September 8 Family Fun Night, 6:00 to 9:00
September 14 Student Farmer’s Market
September 14 PTSO
September 16, 19-23, Parent Conferences
Happy Birthday National City, September 17, 1887!
September birthstone: Sapphire. Flower: Rose. Astrological signs: Virgo August 23 to September 22, Libra September 23 to October 22.
Important dates in September 2011:
Mary had a Little Lamb- published September1
Labor Day- September 5
Labor Day- First Monday in September. Labor Day was declared a U.S. national holiday in 1894. It was created by the labor movement and dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the American worker.
Citizenship and Constitution Day- California becomes the 31st state in 1859 September 9
Rosh Hashanah ( begins at sundown)September 8
Remembrance Day 9-11-01- September 11
National Grandparents Day- September 12 Mexican Independence Day- September 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month (begins September 15 and ends October 15)
Band-Aid invented (1920), Ice-cream cone invented (1903), First U.S. Post Office opened (1789), First Day of Autumn September 22
Mary Poppins debuted (1964)- September 25
Johnny Appleseed’s birthday September 26
First airport opened (1909), Chinese Mid-Autumn festival September 28
Safety pin invented (1849)- September 30
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October
October birthstone: Opal. Flower: Marigold. Astrological Signs: Libra September 24 to October 23, Scorpio October 24 to November 22.
Important dates in October 2010:
- Breast Cancer Awarness Month- early detection is the key to intervention
- Celiac Disease Awarness Month
- Apple Month
- Fire Prevention Month- have a plan to be safe
- German Heritage Month
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Filipino Heritage Month
- First World Series Baseball Game played in 1903
- Halloween October 31- Be safe!
Guard against Flu by frequent hand washing. Teach your child the importance and value of using a tissue.
Contact Ms. Collins by phone: 619 336-8935, or by e-mail: collinspalmerwayd5@gmail.com
Homework is due every Thursday. We attend the school library every other Monday. Students will be allowed to take their books home, however, they need to bring them back on Thursday.
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