Heading into the second week of our Read-A-Thon, for Monday's Spirit Day theme is "Reading JOGS the Mind!" Wear school appropriate work-out or sport's gear.
A quick reminder for Friday's Spirit Day theme is "Rise and Read!" Wear school appropriate pjs.
We wanted to remind you for Thursday's Spirit Day theme is "Read Across America Day!" Wear red, white and blue.
A quick reminder for Wednesday's Spirit Day theme is "Reading is a Passport to Adventure!" Wear school appropriate vacation wear.
The Gloucester citizen who made a big impact was Thomas Calhoun Walker.
Can you guess this mystery person? He was born in Gloucester, VA. He was a lawyer, teacher, and government official. At the age of 29, he was elected to the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors. In 1934, President Roosevelt appointed him as a consultant to the Virginia Emergency Relief Administration. He worked tirelessly to better his community. Who was this famous Gloucester citizen?
We wanted to remind you that for Tuesday's Spirit Day theme is "Crazy for Books!" Wear mismatched or crazy socks. We can't wait to see those crazy socks tomorrow!
The amazing mathematician was Katherine Johnson.
Can you guess the mystery person? She was a NASA mathematician. She was so intelligent that she skipped several grades. She worked at NASA's Langley Research Center. She helped put the first man on the moon when she calculated the flight path. Who was this amazing mathematician?
The Read-A-Thon begins! Check out our Spirit Day themes and join in the fun!
Read-A-Thon begins Monday, February 27th! Wear Botetourt gear or blue and white to kick-off the Read-A-Thon! Check out the calendar for our Spirit Day themes.
The brave explorer was Matthew Henson.
Can you guess this mystery person? He was an explorer. He was one of the first men to reach the North Pole. He made seven expeditions to the North Pole along Admiral Robert Peary. Who was this daring explorer?
The brigadier general was Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
Can you guess this mystery person? He was a pilot during WWII and led the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. He was the first African-American brigadier general in the U.S Air Force. He served for 34 years in the military. He fought in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Who was this tireless patriot?
The double threat athlete was Althea Gibson
Can you guess this mystery person? She was a professional tennis player. She was the first African-American person to win Wimbledon, the French Open, and the the U.S Open. After her tennis career, she became a professional golfer and was the first African-American women in the pro women's golf tour. Who was this outstanding athlete?
The jazz singer was Ella Fitzgerald.
Can you guess this mystery person? She was a jazz singer. She had her own singing style called scat. Her first hit song was "A-Tisket-A-Tasket." She was the first African-American woman to win a Grammy. She is known as the "First Lady of Song" and "First Lady of Jazz." Who was this astonishing singer?
The civil rights activist and congressman was John Lewis.