Peek at the Week
January 18-22, 2016
Monday, January 18
- No School - MLK Day
- Here is great chance to see what your child remembers about Rosa Parks and MLK. We will talk about Ruby Bridges this week.
- Happy birthday to Adelyn!
Tuesday, January 19
- Gym with Anne
Do: Read 15 minutes
Wednesday, January 20
- Art with Holly
Do: 15 minutes of reading
Bring: Library Books
Thursday, January 21
- Music with Janet
Bring: STAR folder
Do: Read 15 minutes
Friday, January 22
- Gym with Anne
Bring: Completed reading log
Bring: Homework Packet
Happy birthday to Mayar!
Creating Peace Doves
Peace at Home
Peace at School
January 18 - MLK Day
We discussed who Martin Luther King was and why he is so important. We will read Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport and we will look at excerpts from Dr. King’s famous speech, "I Have A Dream". Here are some interesting facts:
-Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first celebrated in 1986.
-After the Civil War, slaves were freed, but they did not have equal rights.
-Blacks were not allowed to vote or attend white schools.
-MLK wanted to change things, but didn’t want to hurt anyone.
-He was a minister.
-He asked people to quit riding the buses after Rosa Parks was arrested.
-He led a march to support the lunch counter sit-in and was put in jail.
-Children joined his marches.
-1963 he led a march to Washington, D.C. where he gave his famous speech.
-250,000 people were there.
-Millions of people began working for equal rights.
-They followed Dr. King’s rule--meet hate with love.
-In 1964 laws were passed promising equal rights to all Americans.
Upcoming events:
January 25 - No School - Teacher Workshops
January 29 Rally and Spirit Day: Jersey Day
February 2 - Field trip to MIA
February 12 - Jump Rope For Heart
February 15 - No School - President's Day
Febryary 25 - Happy Birthday to Jamison!
February 25 - Field Trip to Old Cahill School
February 29 - Book Fair all week
*A reminder to continue collecting box tops. There will be another collection in the spring.
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Kari Hoffhines
Email: KHoffhines@isd271.org
Website: http://hc.bloomington.k12.mn.us
Location: Room 101
Phone: 952-681-5343