The amazing mathematician was Katherine Johnson.
Read-A-Thon begins Monday, February 27th! Wear Botetourt gear or blue and white to kick-off the Read-A-Thon! Check out the calendar for our Spirit Day themes.
The brave explorer was Matthew Henson.
Can you guess this mystery person? He was an explorer. He was one of the first men to reach the North Pole. He made seven expeditions to the North Pole along Admiral Robert Peary. Who was this daring explorer?
Can you guess this mystery person? He was a pilot during WWII and led the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. He was the first African-American brigadier general in the U.S Air Force. He served for 34 years in the military. He fought in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Who was this tireless patriot?
The brigadier general was Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
Can you guess this mystery person? She was a professional tennis player. She was the first African-American person to win Wimbledon, the French Open, and the the U.S Open. After her tennis career, she became a professional golfer and was the first African-American women in the pro women's golf tour. Who was this outstanding athlete?
The double threat athlete was Althea Gibson
The jazz singer was Ella Fitzgerald.
Can you guess this mystery person? She was a jazz singer. She had her own singing style called scat. Her first hit song was "A-Tisket-A-Tasket." She was the first African-American woman to win a Grammy. She is known as the "First Lady of Song" and "First Lady of Jazz." Who was this astonishing singer?
The civil rights activist and congressman was John Lewis.
Who was this mystery person? He was an activist and a congressman. He advocated for civil rights and led a march from Selma to Montgomery. He became a congressman, representing Atlanta and worked tirelessly for equal rights for all. He once said, "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America." Who was this civil rights activist?
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?
Monday, February 20th we have early dismissal @1:30PM.
The amazing animator is Floyd Norman.
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!
The phenomenal opera singer was Marian Anderson.
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?
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.