is the week of March 30 - April 3 | Note that school resumes Tuesday, Apr 7-Enjoy yourselves & Be Safe!

Today (Monday 1/19) we observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his Quest for #Equality

Martin Luther King, Jr. was instrumental in getting the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed. That law made it illegal to treat people differently because of the color of their skin. In 1964 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. That same year, he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Our country is celebrating his birthday on January 19.

Check out these resources, activities, and lesson plans to learn more about him and the quest for equality:

• About Dr. King 
  
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
  
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington DC 
  
• Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, Georgia
  
• Activity: "I Have a Dream" Speech
  
• Activity: "I Have a Dream" Banner 
  
• Audio Recording: "I Have a Dream" Speech 
  
• Guide: Curriculum for Empowerment
  
• Lesson Plans
  
• Timeline
  

Fri 12/19 is the Last Day of School | Classes resume Mon, January 12, 2015 | See you Next Year!

Have a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and be safe this holiday season with all your loved ones. Enjoy your time off and see you next year when classes resume on Monday, January 12, 2015!

School holiday when we honor all the men and women veterans of all wars-Thanks for your service!

There will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. 

Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day–a common misunderstanding, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Memorial Day (the fourth Monday in May) honors American service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle, while Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans–living or dead–but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

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Unassigned Day Thursday, 9/25 | Happy New Year to members of our Jewish Community #RoshHashanah

School will be closed this Thursday, September 25 and classes will resume on Friday, September 26th. September 25th is also "Rosh Hashanah" which is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holy Days or Yamim Nora'im ("Days of Awe") which usually occur in the early autumn of the Northern Hemisphere and is a two-day celebration, which begins on the first day of Tishrei. Rosh Hashanah customs include sounding the shofar (a hollowed-out ram's horn) and eating symbolic foods such as apples dipped in honey to evoke a "sweet new year".

will be observed on Monday 09/01 and there will be no school | Enjoy your long weekend and be safe!

Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.

http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/labor-day

is the week of April 14 – 18 | School resumes on Monday, April 21st-Enjoy yourselves & Be Safe!

Reminder that tomorrow, Mon 3/31 is a school holiday and we return Tuesday 4/1 #SiSePuede

Follow the links below to learn more about the his life's work within the California labor movement, his humanitarian/non-violent philosophies and unique distinction as one of the world's most respected civil rights advocates.

http://chavez.cde.ca.gov/ModelCurriculum/Public/index1.aspx
http://www.colapublib.org/chavez/

Storage problems have forced disposal of holiday decorations | Please consider donating :)

We are looking for any donations of large decorations (keeping in mind the scale of the space) to decorate the auditorium for the primary holiday program and orchestra concert. Decorating will take place the weekend of the 13th, so any donations would be appreciated by then. Lights, garland, trees, a menorah, wreaths.  Additionally, monetary donations are also accepted and greatly appreciated.  Checks may be made out to Eagle Rock Elementary PTA and are tax-deductible. 

We are happy to accept additional donations after the holidays to restock our supplies. All donations can be dropped off at the Parent Center.  Thanks!

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