This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. Did you know John Lewis marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. against oppression, risking his life for justice? He later was elected as a congressman in Georgia from 1987 until his death in 2020.
Find out more about John Lewis here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/john-lewis
This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. Did you know Katherine Johnson helped NASA send astronauts to the moon and return them safely home? She and the other women worked as “human computers,” figuring out the difficult calculations needed for spaceflight.
Find out more about Katherine Johnson here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/katherine-johnson
Today we celebrate #DarwinDay! Learn more about the life and contributions of Charles Darwin here! https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/charles-darwin-most-famous-biologist.html
This February, we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures.
Did you know Frederick Douglass was still considered an escaped slave when he wrote his first autobiography? He wrote a total of three books about his life, was a skilled speaker for the abolition of slavery, and was a supporter of women’s rights. Did you know that after abolitionists officially bought his freedom, Douglass’ family settled in the Rochester area before moving to Washington, D.C., in 1872?
Find out more about Frederick Douglass here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/frederick-douglass
Elementary Families- Mark your calendars! The SCCS PTSA will host the annual Heroes Dance on Friday, March 7th @ 6pm in the HS Lobby! #BKP #SCCares
This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. Did you know Benjamin O. Davis Jr. commanded the Tuskegee Airmen, the first unit of African American pilots? While commanding the Tuskegee Airmen, the brave pilots completed missions in Germany and Italy during WWII. Find out more about Benjamin O. Davis Jr. here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/benjamin-o-davis
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We spotted some twins this week! #WhenWeTwinWeTweet #BKP #SCCares
We are looking to expand our Community Ed program! If you know a qalified Zumba instructor- we'd love to hear from them!
This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. Did you know Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman to obtain an international pilot’s license? She went to France to attend flight school and returned to the US in 1922 as an aerial acrobat. Find out more about Bessie Coleman here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/bessie-coleman
Students in Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Sills' classrooms earned 100 BKP tickets and picked a board game party! We had lots of games and even more fun! #BKP #SCCares
It's #NationalSendACardToAFriendDay! Make time to send a note to someone special today! #BKP #SCCares
This week we celebrated our counseling staff during School Counselor Appreciation Week! Please join us in thanking them for all that they do!
#BKP #SCCares
Good morning, Black Knights,
We will be running on a 2-hour delay today, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
School dismissal times will be as normal.
Take your time and be careful on the ice this morning!
#BKP #SCCARES
This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures.
Did you know Shirley Crisholm was the first African American woman to run for president? She served in Congress for 14 years, but didn't want to be known as the first person to accomplish something, she wanted to be known as someone "with guts."
Find out more about Shirley Crisholm here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/shirley-chisholm
Community Education: LET'S DANCE has been CANCELED due to lack of enrollment. Please see our page for other offerings! https://www.silvercreekschools.org/o/sccsd/page/community-education
Native American Education Meeting- Thursday, February 13 @ 5pm HS Library
Lap Swim is canceled until further notice while the pool is undergoing maintenance. #BKP #SCCares
This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures.
Did you know George Washington Carver developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries earned him a national spotlight?
He was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, became the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, where he taught farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families.
Find out more about George Washington Carver here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/george-washington-carver
February is Black History Month! Check out this link for some more information! #BKP #SCCares https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-month
