THIS WEEK AT CHS (Feb. 10-14)
Celebrating Black History Month
One of Canton High School's core values is "Inclusive Community". To live this value, it is important to take time to reflect on and appreciate the perspectives of all cultures, races and experiences. To that end, February is Black History Month, an annual "celebration of achievements by black Americans and time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in US History" (History Channel). Below, I have included a narrative about the origins of Black History Month (from the History Channel) and a link that provides great resources that showcase the accomplishments and experiences of African Americans.
History Channel: Black History Month
Origins of Black History Month
The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slaveryin the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent.
Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays ofAbraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures.
The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slaveryin the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent. Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays ofAbraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures.
In the decades the followed, mayors of cities across the country began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. PresidentGerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."
Since then, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The 2013 theme, At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and theMarch on Washington, marks the 150th and 50th anniversaries of two pivotal events in African-American history.
Well Done!
Chinese Spring Festival a great success
Kudos to the students in the Mandarin I class for coordinating and presenting an amazing Chinese Spring Festival. Over 130 people attended the Jan. 29 event, which featured work by the Mandarin I students, games, music and food. Special thanks to Ms. Yan and Ms. Olson for bringing this great cultural event to fruition and empowering the students. And a tremendous thank you to Food Service Director Martha Lawless and CHS cafeteria coordinator for Donna Scott for the tremendous food.
February LUNCH MENU
We are pleased once again to offer a terrific breakfast to our students for only $1.50. A great breakfast is a good way to start the day. Give it a try...The options are outstanding! Available in the cafeteria from 6:45-7:10 a.m.
**NEW: "Grab and Go" in the main hallway -- yogurt parfait or smoothie, muffin and milk
- Day 7
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
- The Yellow Dress for Grades 11 and 12
- Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, Feb. 11
- Day 1
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m
- Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12
- Day 2
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
- Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, feb. 13
- Day 3
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
- Afterschool Academic Center in the CHS Library, 2-3:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, Feb. 14
- Day 4
- CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m
Have a great February vacation!
SAVE THE DATE
Feb. 24 -- Monthly Parent Meeting, 6 p.m. in the CHS Library
Feb. 26. -- CPACSS Workshop, 7 p.m.
Feb. 26 -- School Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.
March 14-15 -- CHS Drama presents Our Town
March 19 -- Parent Meeting to review scheduling and the Program of Studies
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