We wanted to share a brief summary of the Black History Month activities at Longfellow Elementary. It is going to be an enriching month!
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During Black History Month, students may look forward to the following activities:
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Morning Announcements of Historic Black Figures each school day in February.
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Four Wax figures - Each Wednesday during Black history month, a student will pose as a Historic African American figure. Using displayed clues, students will have an opportunity to research and guess the figure’s identity. Weekly prizes will be awarded for correct answers!
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Unheard Perspectives - This year, 4th and 5th graders have been researching and creating presentations about African American Innovators. In-school and county competitions will happen during February for these hard-working students.
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Annual “Taste & See” - An opportunity for African American staff and parents to share our rich culture with all Longfellow staff.
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Classroom readers - New this year!!! Parents and other family members will come in to read pre-selected African American books to students. Please sign up here.
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School Decoration - Display boards and posters will be around the school to visually share the African American culture.
School Assemblies
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African American Storytelling in the oral tradition (PK-2)
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Thurgood Marshall one man show (grades 3-5)
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Wilde Lake Step Team (grades 3-5)