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.
He was George Washington Carver.
Day 17 (Guess Who?): He was the first African-American to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in the U.S. He was an agricultural scientist that helped farmers becoming better at sustainable agriculture He worked at the Tuskegee Institute. He wrote about 300 different ways to use peanuts.
He was Frederick Douglas.
Day 16 (Guess Who?): He taught himself to read despite being born into slavery. He escaped enslavement and became an abolitionist. He was also a supporter for women’s rights. He was the most photographed man in the 19th century.
Today and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing school bus drivers who ensure our students arrive safely to school and back home. Thank you for your dedication and commitment! 🚌💫 #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #Gratitude #SafeJourneys
She is Misty Copeland.
Day 15 (Guess Who?):She didn’t start ballet until she was 13 years old. First African-American woman to become principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre. She created a foundation for children to learn ballet along with mentoring and tutoring.