Day 5 (Women's History Month) Claudette Colvin was only 15 years old when she refused to give up her seat in a segregated bus in 1955. This was before Rosa Parks took her stand and not give up her seat either. Claudette said, "It felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down and Harriet Tubman was on the other side pushing me down, I couldn't get up," Thank you, Claudette Colvin.
Friday's theme for Read Across America is "Reading is "Paw"sitively Awesome," so wear your Botetourt gear or blue and white.
Day 4 (Women's History Month) Nelly Bly was an investigative report at a time when there were not a lot of women reporters. She was inspired by Jules Verne's' book "Around the World in 80 Days," and traveled the world in 72 days. Thank you Nelly Bly!
PTA Family Magic Show is on Friday the 8th from 6:00-8:00PM. Doors open for seating at 5:45PM and show will begin promptly at 6:00PM. Hope to see you there!
Thursday's theme for Read Across America is "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader," so dress for the career you desire.
Day 3 (Women's History Month)Ruby Bridges was a kindergartener that integrated her elementary school in order for all students regardless of color would be able to attend the same school. Thank you Ruby Bridges.
Wednesday's Read Across America theme is "We Positively Love Reading," so wear a shirt with a positive message.
Dr. Maria Apgar was an anesthesiologist and created the Apgar score to test a newborn baby's health. The Apgar score is still used today. Thank you Dr. Apgar.
Continuing with Read Across America, Tuesday's Spirit Week theme is "Reading Jogs the Mind," so wear school appropriate athletic, workout, or sports wear!
In honor of Women's History Month, we will highlight a changemaker. Today we honor, Harriet Tubman, a "conductor" of the Underground Railroad. She led many enslaved people to their freedom. Thank you Harriet Tubman.
Did you know March is Women's History Month? It started as a week long celebration in March 1980 then it become a month in 1987.
Read Across America begins on Monday. We will be celebrating with our own Spirit Week. Monday's theme is "Reading Adds Color," so wear your favorite color.
She was Augusta Savage.
Day 21 (Guess Who?): She was an artist with a focus on sculptures. She was part of the Harlem Renaissance due to her art. Her most famous art piece is entitled “Gamin.”
He was Robert Robinson Taylor.
Day 20 (Guess Who?): He was an architect and educator.He was the first African-African to enroll and graduate from MIT. He worked at the Tuskegee institute along with Booker T. Washington. He designed may building at Tuskegee.
She is Dr. Condolezza Rice.
Day 19 (Guess Who?) She started college at 15 years old and graduated at 19.
Her name is Italian for “with sweetness.” She was studying to be a concert pianist before changing her major. First African-American woman to be Secretary of State.
He was Congressman John Lewis.
Day 18 (Guess Who?): He was a civil rights activist. He was a Congressman representing Georgia. He worked with and marched alongside Dr. King. He said to get into “Good Trouble” in order change unjust laws.