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Thank you for ALL of your support during our first book fair in a number of years at Gordon Parks Academy! We went above and beyond our goal. Because of you, it was a huge success. We raised enough funds to purchase more books and other supplies for the school library. This will help the students and teachers get the tools they need and want for future lessons and also for their reading enhancement and pleasure. Studies show that when school libraries have the resources they need, the students who attend them become stronger readers over time. One of our most important goals at Gordon Parks Academy is to build lifelong readers, and with your help, we can make that happen.

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May is, "Get Caught Reading Month." We celebrate Children's Book Week from May 2 to May 8, 2022. What will you get caught reading this month? Will it be fiction or nonfiction? There are many fictional books and genres to choose from. You can read realistic, fantasy, historic, scientific, humorous, and so much more. If you want to get more serious, try out a nonfiction book with facts to load up on. Get information about science, animals, countries, careers, and biographies where you can learn about the lives of famous people. There are also some fun and interesting places to read like your sofa, your bed, a swing, in the park, or even on your porch. Just think of the wonderful tools you can read with. Try a laptop, a tablet, a smartphone, or a good old fashioned printed book. Whatever your choice may be, just make sure to get caught reading!


May 1-7, 2022: Teacher Appreciation Week The first week of May is dedicated to Teacher Appreciation Week. This is a time where we show appreciation and love for ALL of the wonderful teachers out there. Teacher Appreciation Day falls on May 5, so make sure to show some love to your favorite teachers. Teachers don't just teach, they inspire. Give thanks to teachers for all of the work they do on a daily basis. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt helped to implement Teacher Appreciation Day in 1953. The National Education Association pushed for it to become an official holiday in 1980, along with Teacher Appreciation Week. How do you like them apples? What Teachers Really Want for Teacher Appreciation Week 2022 What would life be like without teachers? See what some students have said: Life Without Teachers Listen to this silly read aloud about a student who spots his teacher outside of school! 😱 A Teacher in the Wild What kind of teacher would you like to be? Listen to the read aloud to find out more. I Want to Be a Teacher I Want To Become A Teacher - Kids Dream Job - Can You Imagine That?	May 8, 2022: Mother's Day Mother's Day is the 2nd Sunday in May. Moms are some of the most cherished individuals in all the world. They nurture and care for their children and watch them grow into capable human beings. Without them, what would we do? Mother's Day was inspired by Anna Jarvis to become a national holiday in 1908. President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day an official holiday in 1914. Learn more about how it got started by watching this video: Mother's Day History Check out these Mother's Day read alouds: The Best Mother by C. M. Surrisi and Diane Goode Mother’s Day Read Aloud: I Love You, Mommy by IglooBooks What Not to Give Your Mother on Mother's Day	May 30, 2022: Memorial Day On Memorial Day, we honor those in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the efforts and sacrifices they made fighting for our country. They are heroes because they risk their lives to keep citizens safe. It began after the Civil War in 1868 to remember the fallen soldiers of the Union Army. May 30th was the date chosen since flowers are in bloom during this time. People then used the flowers to place on the graves of the soldiers who lost their lives in battle. This tradition continues today. Memorial Day is viewed as the beginning of summer. On this day people pay tribute to U.S. soldiers, have barbecues, go to parades, and even go to the beach. Learn more about Memorial Day here: Memorial Day for Kids! \| Kids Fun Learning Memorial Day Read Aloud

May 1-7, 2022: Teacher Appreciation Week

The first week of May is dedicated to Teacher Appreciation Week. This is a time where we show appreciation and love for ALL of the wonderful teachers out there. Teacher Appreciation Day falls on May 5, so make sure to show some love to your favorite teachers. Teachers don't just teach, they inspire. Give thanks to teachers for all of the work they do on a daily basis. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt helped to implement Teacher Appreciation Day in 1953. The National Education Association pushed for it to become an official holiday in 1980, along with Teacher Appreciation Week. How do you like them apples?

What Teachers Really Want for Teacher Appreciation Week 2022

What would life be like without teachers? See what some students have said:

Life Without Teachers

Listen to this silly read aloud about a student who spots his teacher outside of school! 😱

A Teacher in the Wild

What kind of teacher would you like to be? Listen to the read aloud to find out more.

I Want to Be a Teacher

I Want To Become A Teacher - Kids Dream Job - Can You Imagine That?

May 8, 2022: Mother's Day

Mother's Day is the 2nd Sunday in May. Moms are some of the most cherished individuals in all the world. They nurture and care for their children and watch them grow into capable human beings. Without them, what would we do? Mother's Day was inspired by Anna Jarvis to become a national holiday in 1908. President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day an official holiday in 1914.

Learn more about how it got started by watching this video:

Mother's Day History

Check out these Mother's Day read alouds:

The Best Mother by C. M. Surrisi and Diane Goode

Mother’s Day Read Aloud: I Love You, Mommy by IglooBooks

What Not to Give Your Mother on Mother's Day

May 30, 2022: Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, we honor those in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the efforts and sacrifices they made fighting for our country. They are heroes because they risk their lives to keep citizens safe. It began after the Civil War in 1868 to remember the fallen soldiers of the Union Army. May 30th was the date chosen since flowers are in bloom during this time. People then used the flowers to place on the graves of the soldiers who lost their lives in battle. This tradition continues today. Memorial Day is viewed as the beginning of summer. On this day people pay tribute to U.S. soldiers, have barbecues, go to parades, and even go to the beach.

Learn more about Memorial Day here:

Memorial Day for Kids! | Kids Fun Learning

Memorial Day Read Aloud