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Who Will You Be in History?
CLASS OF 2025
Patriot Day – September 11
Patriot Day on September 11 honors the memory of over 3,000 innocent victims who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
U.S. Constitution Day -September 17
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men, our Founding Fathers, on September 17, 1787.
U.S. Marine Corps – November 10
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps, which was founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775. Semper Fi!
Veterans’ Day – November 11
Veterans’ Day is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates all veterans who have served our country. The day originally was called Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
Thank You to all the Veterans who have served the United States of America!
Memorial Day – Decoration Day – May 30
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The First Official Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868 in Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate those who died in the American Civil War. Let us always remember all who have died in the service of the United States of America.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Day Tribute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arSiv9PRo04
“Hymn to the Fallen” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omd9_FJnerY
U.S. Army – Flag Day – June 14
On June 14, 1775 the Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army under General George Washington’s command to unite the thirteen colonies in their fight against Great Britain. June 14 is also Flag Day, which commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.
Independence Day – July 4
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain.
Happy Birthday to the United States of America!
8B May Notes
Wednesday, May 21 – 8th Grade Retreat
Friday, May 23 – No School
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day – No School
Thursday, May 29 – Ascension Thursday – Whole School Liturgy – Gratitude Dinner
Mrs. Britt’s Homework Assignments
Week of May 19-23, 2025
Social Studies 8B and 8S Google Classroom 8B – kcjwdjv 8S – 3m3545g
Monday – Finish Battle of the Bulge and Victory in Europe PPT Slides.
Tuesday – Complete WB pp. and terms for Ch. 11:4 War in the Pacific; dress in gym uniform with high school sweatshirt; bring water bottle and beach towel for retreat. Lunch will be provided.
Wednesday – WB pp. and terms for Ch. 11:4 War in the Pacific and Ch. 11:5 Victory and Consequences.
Thursday – Study/reread for Final WWII Test.
Friday – Study/reread for Final WWII Test on Thursday, May 29, or Friday, May 30.
Social Studies 7S and 7Q Google Classroom 7S – d3rtfrs 7Q – vpn3sse
Monday – Complete PPT Slides #2, #3, and #4 on President John Quincy Adams.
Tuesday – Complete PPT Slides #2 and #3 on President Andrew Jackson.
Life Science 7S and 7Q Google Classroom 7S – 2g3xqci 7Q – ecj2s4t