February news from McWhorter. Read it to learn about all the events we have happening this month.
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Dec. 25
It's Christmas Day!
Merry Christmas!
DEC. 21 - First Day of Winter
When is the first day of winter? The first day of winter is on Saturday, Dec. 21, it is the longest night of the year.
Dec. 20 Early dismissal for winter break
All students will be released from school at 12 noon. It is a half day.
DEC. 15 - Bill of Rights Day
Celebrating the anniversary of the Bill of Rights...
https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/bill-of-rights
Dec. 12
It's National Gingerbread House Day! Do you build and decorate a gingerbread house as part of your holiday traditions?
DEC. 9-13 is Computer Science Education Week
Computer Science Education week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
NOV. 18-24 - American Education Week
Celebrating public education and honoring the men and women who are making a difference in our schools every day!
¡Celebrando la educación pública y honrando a los hombres y mujeres que marcan la diferencia en nuestras escuelas todos los días!
NOV. 15 - Substitute Appreciation Day
Thank you to all of our amazing substitute teachers who step in whenever they are needed!
¡Gracias a todos nuestros increíbles maestros sustitutos que intervienen cuando es necesario!
NOV. 13 - World Kindness Day
Happy World Kindness Day!
¡Feliz Día Mundial de la Bondad!
"A warm smile is the universal language of kindness" - William Arthur Ward
"Una cálida sonrisa es el lenguaje universal de la bondad" - William Arthur Ward
NOV. 11 - Veterans Day
Thank you to all of the brave men and women who have served our country so valiantly.
Gracias a todos los valientes hombres y mujeres que han servido a nuestro país con tanta valentía.
NOV. 3 - Daylight Savings Ends
Daylight Savings is ending! Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 3!
¡El horario de verano está terminando! ¡No olvides retrasar tus relojes una hora el domingo 3 de noviembre!
NOV. 1 - Texas Arbor Day
Today is Texas Arbor Day! Celebrate by planting something outside!
¡Hoy es el Día del Árbol de Texas! ¡Celebre plantando algo afuera!
OCT. 31 - Halloween
Happy Halloween!
Students do not have school tomorrow - but you do! Meet your teacher for a GOALS day conference.
OCT. 21-25 - School Bus Safety Week
It's School Bus Safety Week! More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront.
OCT. 14-18 - National School Lunch Week
It's National School Lunch Week! The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day.
OCT. 6-12 - Fire Prevention Week
It's Fire Prevention Week! Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.
OCT. 2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you, to our team: Teresa, Victoria and Janie , for all that you do!
October is National Principals Month! Thank you, Mrs. Navarro and Mrs. Henderson, for everything you two do for our school!
OCT. 1 : This month is Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying should NEVER be tolerated. If you or someone you know is being bullied, please speak with a teacher or trusted adult to make a change.
