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The Falcon Pride Parent Newsletter
2024 June Edition
June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month celebrated by proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements and contributions of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in government, sports, entertainment and the arts. Additionally, it is also National Black Music Appreciation Month (created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 this month celebrates the contributions that black artists have made and continue to make in music). So get ready, set and mark your calendars because Sunday, June 16, 2024 is Father’s Day. June is loaded with reasons to celebrate and let’s not forget the first official day of summer astronomically is Thursday, June 20, 2024, which is when the Northern Hemisphere has the longest day of the year, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Ahha! Did you think that Memorial Day was the first day of summer? Not! (smile) Memorial Day is the “unofficial” day of summer because this is usually the time when most cities and towns open up their city recreation parks, programs, and pool facilities. So get ready! Hello! Summer!
Educationally yours,
Mrs. Tarversmith
Community-School Outreach Coordinator, PEA, ESP
Did you know that….Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas. Its first celebration was in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910. Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children in Spokane, Washington. Mr. Smart was a brave father who loved his children and his daughter started a tradition that became the holiday that we celebrate today on the third Sunday in June. Ms. Smart Dodd was probably a “daddy girl” who recognized how difficult it must have been for her dad to take care of her and all of her siblings. We all can relate to and have a heart of love for our own dear old dad. So if you have not purchased the perfect Father’s Day card yet. Hurry out to pick a card that tells your dad that he is loved, respected, appreciated, the breadwinner, and the hero of your family as well. We all love our dads.
Here are a few Father's Day Fun Facts:
· According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the necktie is the most popular of all Father's Day gifts.
· The origin of the word dad may simply be baby talk - "The forms dada meaning 'Father'... ...
· There are 1.5 billion fathers worldwide.
Self-care Tips For Life…
June is Black Music Appreciation Month and all kinds and forms of music can trace its origins to black culture. Blues, Jazz, Rock ‘n Roll, Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, Disco, Country, Pop Music, Gospel, Spiritual, Calypso, Reggae, and especially R&B all come from Black Culture. So lets celebrate our self-care routines all month long while enjoying great music from some of the best artist in the music industry. Count: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8! (Repeat) 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8! Breathe. Dance. Relax.
The Best Dance Styles to Learn in Your Living Room
1. Hip Hop. Hip Hop dance comes from the classic old school and new school party/social dances born from the greater Hip Hop culture of the 1970s. ...
2. Popping. ...
3. Jazz Funk. ...
4. Dancehall. ...
5. Whacking. ...
6. Choreography.
Just “CLICK” on the link below appreciate, and enjoy the music. Have FUN! Celebrate All Summer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC-s1G7RriQ&list=PLZNL6NFdRj4I7cWLsMtoj5XCyduaDROZ0&index=3
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Important Dates to Remember….
June is National Caribbean-American Month, Black Music Appreciation Month, Father’s Day and the First Day of Summer is Sunday, June 20, 2024.
Monday, June 3, 2024 – 8th grade Dance (Spirit of Washington)
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 – Transition Parent Night; 6:30PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 – Student & Teachers Basketball Game 2PM; NOMS “Got Talent” Talent Show 7PM
Thursday, June 6, 2024 – 8th Grade Field Day
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – The Parent Academy presents “Avoiding Summer Slide; 6:30PM via Zoom
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – 8th Grade Promotion High Point HS 10AM (Tickets needed)
Thursday, June 13, 2024 – 3-Hr. Early Dismissal (Last day of School for Students)
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – Last Day for Teachers and Staff (10 Month employees)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – Juneteenth (Schools & Offices Closed
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – First Day of Summer
Nicholas Orem Community School
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