Monday, February 20th we have early dismissal @1:30PM.
The amazing animator is Floyd Norman.
It is day 5 of Kindness Week! Our kindness quote comes from Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel," and our last kindness challenge is thank someone that helped you! Custodians, cafeteria workers, your teachers, parents, etc.
Can you guess this mystery person? He was the first African-American animator at Disney. His work can be seen in films such as Sleeping Beauty, Mulan, Toy Story 2, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Monsters, Inc. Who is this amazing artist?
The phenomenal opera singer was Marian Anderson.
It is day 4 of Kindness Week! The kindness quote for today comes from Raktivist, "Kindness means taking your positive energy and spreading to the world around you," and our kindness challenge is spread positive energy! Today, go all day without complaining and only use positive words!
Can you guess this mystery person? She was a world renowned opera singer. She famously sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" in front of the Lincoln Memorial because she was not allowed to sing at Constitution Hall due to her skin color. President Kennedy awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Who was this opera singer?
The chemist was Alice Ball
It is day 3 of Kindness Week! Our kindness quote comes Brit Nicole, "We get so worried of being pretty. Let's be pretty kind. Pretty funny. Pretty smart. Pretty strong," and our kindness challenge is to be kind to yourself ! Write 10 things about yourself that makes you amazing.
Can you guess the mystery person? She was a chemist and medical researcher. She was the first African-American and woman to graduate from the University of Hawaii. Through her work she developed the most effective treatment for leprosy. Unfortunately, she died a couple years after the discovery and someone else took credit for her work. The truth was discovered in 1970 and she was recognized and honored for her work. Who is this amazing chemist?
The astronaut is Guion "Guy" Bluford.
It is day 2 of Kindness Week! Our kindness quote comes from Helen Keller, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched-they must be felt with the heart," and our kindness challenge is decorate hearts or Valentines and give to a friend.
Can you guess this person? He was an astronaut. In 1983, he was the first African-American man in space. He was part of four shuttle missions and logged 688 hours in space. Who is this astronaut?
Happy 100th Day of School!
Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice.
We are celebrating Kindness Week with a quote from Rod Williams, "Good words bring good feelings to the heart. Speak with kindness always." Our kindness challenge is to sincerely compliment five people.
Can you guess our mystery person? He was a lawyer and Supreme Court Justice. He argued the case Brown v. Board of Education Topeka in order to end segregation in schools. He won that case and many other cases. Later on, he became the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. Who was this trailblazer?
The amazing athlete was Wilma Rudolph
Can you guess our mystery person? She was a sprinter. When she was young she had to wear braces on her legs because she had polio. She was only 16 years old when she won her first Olympic gold medal. In 1960 she was the first woman to win 3 gold medals in one Olympic game. Who was this amazing athlete?
The astronaut is Dr. Mae Jemison.