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Memorial Day is observed in the United States today.

Grades   5 – 12  |  Calendar Activity

Memorial Day is observed in the United States today.

Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. In addition to having celebrations with family and friends, many people visit cemeteries and memorials and place flags on the grave sites of fallen servicemen and women.

 

National Spelling Bee Finals are held this week.

Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity

National Spelling Bee Finals are held this week.

Students discuss why certain contests get more publicity than others and what counts as "knowledge."

 

Celebrate the first day of summer with summer reading.

Grades   1 – 12  |  Calendar Activity

Celebrate the first day of summer with summer reading.

Families are invited to a June literacy fair to end the school year and get students on the right track for the summer.

 

Get ready to celebrate Banned Books Week!

Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity

Get ready to celebrate Banned Books Week!

Students brainstorm reasons why certain books might have been banned and discuss common reasons why books are challenged.

 

Read a book!  The third week of October is Teen Read Week.

Grades   5 – 8  |  Calendar Activity

Read a book! The third week of October is Teen Read Week.

Students are encouraged to read a variety of books and participate in a book club in celebration of Teen Read Week.