February 5th: In honor of Black History Month, today we recognize George Washington Carver (1864-1943). Carver was a scientist. He was in charge of the farming program at Tuskegee Institute, an all-Black college led by Booker T. Washington (1856-1915). Carver invented more than 300 peanut products (Source: The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez)
HONORING ROSA PARKS: "Each person must live their life as a model for others." Today we are remembering activist and civil rights leader Rosa Parks, who was born on this day in 1913.
More fun in the snow! Some of Ms. Pacewic's first grade students thoroughly enjoyed their time outdoors.
February 4th: In honor of Black History Month, today we recognize Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). Church was a place where African-Americans felt safe and comfortable. In the 1950s, as Black people continued to fight to be fully recognized as human beings, church leaders came together to do their part. They chose Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., a young minister at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, as their spokesperson. Reverend King went on to become a powerful voice in the fight for civil rights. (Source: The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez)
February 3rd: In honor of Black History Month, today we recognize Gordon Parks (1912-2006), Kwame Brathwaite (1938-), and Don Cornelius (1936-2012). Photographers Gordon Parks and Kwame Brathwaite captured the "Black is beautiful" look on film, and Soul Train, a music and dance show created by Don Cornelius, celebrated Black style on television. (Source: The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez)
Miss Mila had fun making snow angels today!
Ms. Ryan's students had fun in the snow today!
Hard at work in the snow!
Ms. Whitaker's, Mrs. Goldfarb's, and Ms. Morgan's students had fun in the snow today!
It looks like Charlotte, James, and William might be doing a bit of "problem solving" in the snow.
Noah enjoyed some time outdoors in the snow today!
Mohawk's students were encouraged to spend a bit of time outdoors today in the snow! Pictured here is Josiah with his older sister, having fun in the snow! Has anyone made a snowman yet? Snow angels? Share pictures with your child's teacher.
February 2nd: In honor of Black History Month, today we recognize James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938), John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" is a poem written in the late 1890s by activist and scholar James W. Johnson and set to music by his brother John R. Johnson. In 1919, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" because the official song of the NAACP - an organization that strives to make life better for Black people - and is unofficially known as the Black national anthem. (Source: The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez)
February 1st: In honor of Black History Month, today we recognize James Baldwin (1924-1987). James Baldwin was brilliant. He was a child preacher, novelist, poet, philosopher, and a son of Harlem who thought Black people should be included in America's promise of liberty and justice for all. (Source: The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez)
Families: School District 163 will be hosting two more vaccination events that are open to staff, students and the community. There are appointment times this time.
Below is the direct link to register:
https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/ltuzz/?year=2022&week=5
Families: Please be reminded that there is a 12:30 PM early dismissal on Tuesday, February 1st. All students will receive lunch prior to dismissal.
The students were so excited to return onsite this week! Picture here are some first grade students, eagerly engaging in Rocket Math with peer partners.
Families: School District 163 invites you to join a virtual event this evening that will focus on staying safe. Please click on the flyer for additional details.
Attention District 163 Families! We are offering walk-up testing tomorrow January 18th for District 163 students. Testing will be at Michelle Obama School from 10am-2pm . Please enter at door 9.
Mohawk's toy giveaway was a huge success! Many thanks to Downs Fitness & the Fit Fam for donating over 250 gifts to us. The students had so much fun selecting a wrapped gift to take home. #Community
