Corey Times Newsletter
February 21, 2017
Did you know February is African-American History month ? Take time to share your experiences with your children.
Langston Hughes
James Mercer Langston Hughes was born February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri. His parents divorced when he was a young child, and his father moved to Mexico. He was raised by his grandmother until he was thirteen, when he moved to Lincoln, Illinois, to live with his mother and her husband, before the family eventually settled in Cleveland, Ohio. It was in Lincoln that Hughes began writing poetry. After graduating from high school, he spent a year in Mexico followed by a year at Columbia University in New York City.
In November 1924, he moved to Washington, D. C. Hughes’s first book of poetry, The Weary Blues, was published in 1926. He finished his college education at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania three years later.
In 1930 his first novel, Not Without Laughter, won the Harmon gold medal for literature.
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he became the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball in the 20th century. He signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, and was named Rookie of the Year that year, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.
Born January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia, Jackie Robinson became the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball in the 20th century. He signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, and was named Rookie of the Year that year, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955. Throughout his decade-long career, Robinson distinguished himself as a talented player and a vocal civil rights activist. He retired in 1957 with a career batting average of .311. Robinson died in Connecticut in 1972. Every year, Major League baseball honors his accomplishments when every single player in the league wears Jackie Robinson’s number, 42.
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Va. on April 25, 1917. "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. She worked with all the jazz greats, from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole, to Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman.
In 1987, United States President Ronald Reagan awarded Ella the National Medal of Arts. It was one of her most prized moments. France followed suit several years later, presenting her with their Commander of Arts and Letters award, while Yale, Dartmouth and several other universities bestowed Ella with honorary doctorates.
By the 1990s, Ella had recorded over 200 albums. In 1991, she gave her final concert at New York's renowned Carnegie Hall. It was the 26th time she performed there.
Application for 2017-2018 Kindergarten students closes Friday, February 24th.
The 2017-2018 Information sessions for incoming Kindergarten parents are about to begin. Please spread the word to interested families. Our last parent information session is on January 19th for applicants. There is the final of three opportunities for parents to attend an information session and families are required to attend an information session in order to apply.
Check out the attachments for additional information.
Join us for our next All-Pro Dads breakfast. We need you. Check out this video from NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dungy.
Remember - All Six Flags Read to Succeed reading logs are due to teachers by Friday, February 24, 2017.
Meet the Staff - Christine Jablon
Ms. Jablon is one of our wonderful sixth grade teachers. ....and Texas fans....she is an OKLAHOMA SOONER. Here are some other fun facts about Ms. Jablon.
Q: What is the #1 most played song on your IPOD?
A: I love to listen to Pandora, where my favorite station is Casting Crowns.
Q: Which is your favorite four-legged creature and why?
A: Horses for SURE!!! We bought our first horse when my daughter Lauren was only 6 years old. Our family’s interest in horses started out with Lauren receiving three months of horse lessons for her Christmas present. We currently own 5, one of which is a barrel horse. At age 20, Lauren has decided to start racing again.
Q: The best part of waking up is?
A: NOTHING!! Just kidding. The best part of waking up are the days where the alarm is not set to go off. I enjoy those days that are relaxing with not a lot of scheduled activities to do.
AISD Education Celebration
Corey Events Calendar
February & March
FEBRUARY
February 21 - 5th Six Weeks Begins
February 21 - 2017-2018 Kindergarten Parent Information Session
MARCH
March 1 - 5th Grade field trip to AT&T Stadium Art Show
March 2 - Kindergarten Showcase
March 3 - Early Dismissal @ 12:20
March 6-10 - Texas Public Schools Week
March 9 - OPEN HOUSE for Elementary
March 13-17 - Spring Break
March 21 - Family Science Night at the FW Museum of Science and History
March 22 - Progress Reports
March 25 - Battle of the Books Competition
March 28th - STAAR Math - 5th Grade
March 28th - STAAR Writing - 4th Grade
March 29th - STAAR Reading - 5th Grade
Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language
Email: mvarnell@aisd.net
Website: coreyacademy.blogspot.com
Location: 5200 Kelly Elliott Road, Arlington, TX, United States
Phone: (682) 867-3900
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Twitter: @CoreyFADL