Community Meeting Announcements October 6, 2023

Today’s After School Activities
Cross Country Practice- Pick up at 5:00 pm
Cross Country Meet on Tuesday, 10/10- @ Home vs. Woodlynde

Student Reminders:
No School on Monday. Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

Iceland 2024-Deadline to Sign up is on 10/10
The destination of this year’s student trip is Iceland! The trip will take place June 15th- 21st and is open to the 9th through Horizons students. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Spirit of the Hawk
Congratulations to Ben S. who received a spirit of the hawk for leadership. A student was having a very bad time playing gaga, Ben quietly walked up to him and helped him refocus helping his fellow student to enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

LGBTQ History Month
LGBTQ History Month is an annual observance that takes place in October. This month is used as a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ people. It is also used as a time to raise awareness of the ongoing struggles and discrimination that they face. LGBTQ History month was first observed in October 1994, founded by a Missouri High School teacher named Rodney Wilson. Wilson believed that it was important to recognize and celebrate the history and successes while also raising awareness to the struggles and challenges that LGBTQ people face. It was picked to be in October to surround National Coming Out Day, which is annually celebrated on the 11th. In honor of this, SAGA has decided to put educational posters of different queer and trans icons. Some people you may know such as Freddie Mercury or Elliot Page. While others may seem not as familiar. If you have any questions about LGBTQ History Month or the posters, feel free to reach out to either Mrs. Fox or Rae Nemchenko.

American Library Association's Banned Books Week
This week is the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. A time to celebrate the fact that in this country, your reading choices should be limited only by your own parents. Mrs. Gillespie will highlight some frequently challenged books this week on Instagram (@mrsgillespie).
Today's book is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Alexie Sherman. This tells the story of a native boy who leaves the reservation to attend the school in town where the only other Indian is the school mascot. The kids at school treat him poorly because he's different. The kids at home on the reservation treat him poorly because they see him as a "traitor" for leaving. This book has been challenged for years based on the fact that it's got some "foul language" in it.

Parents Corner:

Please Join the Next PA Meeting on Thursday, October 12th @ 8:30 am. Held in the Nest.