Day 16 (Women's History Month): Jane Goodall is a scientist that has studied chimpanzees for a long time. Her work has changed the way people understand and study the chimpanzee. Thank you, Dr. Jane Goodall.
Day 14 (Women's History Month) Temple Grandin is a professor and an animal scientist. She has autism and uses her experiences to help others. Thank you, Temple Grandin.
Day 15 (Women's History Month): Ketanji Brown Jackson is a lawyer and is now on U.S Supreme Court as the first Black woman to be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice in 2022. Thank you Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Day 13 (Women's History Month): Beverly Cleary was a librarian and an author. She wrote many memorable books like Henry Huggins, Ramona and Her Mother, and Ralph S. Mouse. Her books have sold over 91 million copies worldwide. Thank you Beverly Cleary.
It's the spring equinox which is when we get 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of darkness. Spring equinox starts 11:06 PM.
Day 12 (Women's History Month): Malala Yousafzai was very young when she began advocating the importance of education for girls. She survived an assassination attempt and continues to speak up for girls that don't have a voice. Thank you Malala Yousafzai.
Day 11 (Women's History Month): Pura Belpre was a librarian and storyteller. She advocated for bilingual books so that libraries can be accessible for all. There is even an award named after her called the Pura Belpre Award given to a Latino or Latina author and illustrator. Thank you Pura Belpre.
Day 10 (Women's History Month): Kamala Harris served as a senator representing California. She was also a district attorney. She is currently the Vice President of the United States. Thank you V.P Kamala Harris.
Happy Pi Day! Fun fact the pi symbol has been for over 250 years. The number pi is infinitely long.
Day 9 (Women's History Month): Eugenie Clark was an ichthyologist, a scientist who studies fish. She loved learning about sharks and sharing what she learned. She was known as the "Shark Lady." Thank you Eugenie Clark.
Day 8 (Women's History Month): Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina to be appointed to the Supreme Court. She earned her law degree from Yale University in 1979 and became Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor in 2009. Thank you, Sonia Sotomayor.
Day 7 (Women's History Month): Dolores Huerta was an activist to ensure the fair treatment of migrant workers. She worked with Cesar Chavez to form the United Farm Workers in order to better the lives of countless workers. Thank you, Dolores Huerta.
Day 6 (Women's History Month) Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman woman to go into space for NASA in 1992. While in space, she conducted experiments on the effects of weightlessness on humans and animals. Thank you Dr. Mae Jemison.
Day 5 (Women's History Month) Claudette Colvin was only 15 years old when she refused to give up her seat in a segregated bus in 1955. This was before Rosa Parks took her stand and not give up her seat either. Claudette said, "It felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down and Harriet Tubman was on the other side pushing me down, I couldn't get up," Thank you, Claudette Colvin.
PTA Family Magic Show is on Friday the 8th from 6:00-8:00PM. Doors open for seating at 5:45PM and show will begin promptly at 6:00PM. Hope to see you there!
Day 4 (Women's History Month) Nelly Bly was an investigative report at a time when there were not a lot of women reporters. She was inspired by Jules Verne's' book "Around the World in 80 Days," and traveled the world in 72 days. Thank you Nelly Bly!
Friday's theme for Read Across America is "Reading is "Paw"sitively Awesome," so wear your Botetourt gear or blue and white.
Thursday's theme for Read Across America is "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader," so dress for the career you desire.
Day 3 (Women's History Month)Ruby Bridges was a kindergartener that integrated her elementary school in order for all students regardless of color would be able to attend the same school. Thank you Ruby Bridges.
Wednesday's Read Across America theme is "We Positively Love Reading," so wear a shirt with a positive message.