It's National School Counselor's Week and we just want to thank Mrs. Downs for all she does for our Bulldogs!
Can you guess our mystery person? She is an engineer and an astronaut. She became the first Black woman in the astronaut training program and in 1992, she became the first Black woman in space. Who is this barrier breaking astronaut?
The world champion cyclist was Marshall "Major" Taylor.
Can you guess our mystery person? He was a cyclist. He became the first African-American man to win a cycling world championship. At one time, he had seven world records in cycling. Who was this wonderful athlete?
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The scientist was Charles Henry Turner.
Congratulations to Asher, Brooklyn, Corey and Charlie answering correctly in our History Mystery Person for Black History Month.
Can you guess our mystery person? He was a zoologist and educator. His main focus was insects. Through his work, he found out that ants walked around their nest before entering. This particular ant behavior is called "Turner's circling." Who was this scientist?
The poet was Phillis Wheatley.
Can you guess the mystery person? She was a poet. She published her first book, "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," when she about fourteen years old. She has the distinction of being the first African-American woman to be published. Who was this writer?
The amazing pilot was Bessie Coleman.
Can you guess the mystery person? She was the first Black woman to earn her pilot's license. She did amazing aerial tricks in her plane. She earned the nickname "Queen Bess" and "Brave Bessie." Who was this amazing pilot?
The brave patriot was James Armistead Lafayette.
Can you guess our mystery person? He was a spy and a slave during the Revolutionary War. He pretended to work for the British, but really was working for General Lafayette and General Washington. He helped win the war. Who was this brave patriot?
Our mystery inventor was Garrett Morgan.
Starting Black History month with a question. Can you guess our mystery person? He was an inventor. He invented a safety hood for firefighters and an early version of the traffic light. Who was he?
Remember this the last day to order our Botetourt 2022-2023 yearbook for $20. Starting February 1st it will be $25.
No school for students on Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th.
Early Dismissal on Wednesday, January 25th at 1:30PM.
GCPS would like to thank our principals for their dedication and commitment to our students and community during Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week!
