Saturday, August 29, 2009
What Are You Reading?
Hey 4A! Did you read an awesome book over the summer? Are you currently reading a great book? If so, share the book with the rest of your class. Be sure to list the title of the book, the author if you know it, and tell us a little something about the book! Look forward to hearing about your reading!
Recent Pictures from the News
Picture 1 - Striped owls at a Brazil animal hospital.
Picture 2 - Else, the orangutan covering herself up from the cold in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, in July 2009.
Picture 3 - A photo taken from the International Hot-Air Balloon Festival in the northern part of China.
Taiwan Advances to Title Game
Check out the latest from the Little League World Series!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bby_little_league
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bby_little_league
Lizards the size of alligators
Check out this video from a park with lizards the size of alligators.
www.comcast.net/video/alligator-size-lizards-invade-park/1226189125/Comcast/949720224/
www.comcast.net/video/alligator-size-lizards-invade-park/1226189125/Comcast/949720224/
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Anderson's Events
Check out the latest in events coming to Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. Over the course of the year, you can have the chance to meet and greet many amazing authors. Here's what's coming in August and September. Check out Anderson's website for more information on these events.
August 6 - Fergie Jenkins
September 14 - Sean Covey - author of Just the Way I am.
September 17 - Dave Keane and Denise Brunkus - author and illustrator of the new picture book Sloppy Joe.
September 24 - Jon Scieszka and David Shannon
August 6 - Fergie Jenkins
September 14 - Sean Covey - author of Just the Way I am.
September 17 - Dave Keane and Denise Brunkus - author and illustrator of the new picture book Sloppy Joe.
September 24 - Jon Scieszka and David Shannon
September Diversity Calendar
September 2 - Birthday of Christa Mcauliffe
Teacher Christa Mcauliffe was America's first "ordinary citizen" in space. She perished in 1986 on board the Space Shuttle Challenger.
September 7 - Labor Day
Begun in New York by labor leader Peter McGuire to honor the American worker, it was made a federal holiday in 1894.
September 15 - 16 - Mexican Independence Days
These days celebrate the start of Mexico's struggle for independence from Spain. Each year, the presdient of Mexico rings the bells of the National Palace.
September 19 - 20 - Jewish New Year
The Days of Renewed Responsibility begin at sunset, and end the following nightfall.
September 21 - International Day of Peace
Established by the United Nations in 1982, this is a holiday when individuals, communities, and nations highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
September 24 - School Desegregation Comes to Little Rock
President Eisenhower sent federal troops to protect nine African American students who were attending the all - white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. This ensured compliance with the Supreme Court's Brown V. Board of Education ruling.
September 28 - Yom Kippur
The most solemn day of the Jewish year, and one of the most important, the Day of Atonement is typically spent at synagogue in fasting, reflection, and prayer.
Teacher Christa Mcauliffe was America's first "ordinary citizen" in space. She perished in 1986 on board the Space Shuttle Challenger.
September 7 - Labor Day
Begun in New York by labor leader Peter McGuire to honor the American worker, it was made a federal holiday in 1894.
September 15 - 16 - Mexican Independence Days
These days celebrate the start of Mexico's struggle for independence from Spain. Each year, the presdient of Mexico rings the bells of the National Palace.
September 19 - 20 - Jewish New Year
The Days of Renewed Responsibility begin at sunset, and end the following nightfall.
September 21 - International Day of Peace
Established by the United Nations in 1982, this is a holiday when individuals, communities, and nations highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
September 24 - School Desegregation Comes to Little Rock
President Eisenhower sent federal troops to protect nine African American students who were attending the all - white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. This ensured compliance with the Supreme Court's Brown V. Board of Education ruling.
September 28 - Yom Kippur
The most solemn day of the Jewish year, and one of the most important, the Day of Atonement is typically spent at synagogue in fasting, reflection, and prayer.
August Diversity Calendar
August 15 - 18 - Bon Festival (Feast of Lanterns) -
This Japanese custom honors the spirits of one's ancestors and is a family holiday. People return to family places to visit and clean out the graves of their deceased relatives.
August 22 - Ramadan Begins
During this month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other needs during the daylight hours. This is a time to purify the soul and practice self-sacrifice. It ends September 20.
August 26 - Women's Equality Day
Established by Congress in 1971, this day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which gave United States women full voting rights.
This Japanese custom honors the spirits of one's ancestors and is a family holiday. People return to family places to visit and clean out the graves of their deceased relatives.
August 22 - Ramadan Begins
During this month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other needs during the daylight hours. This is a time to purify the soul and practice self-sacrifice. It ends September 20.
August 26 - Women's Equality Day
Established by Congress in 1971, this day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which gave United States women full voting rights.