Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Other names for the holiday include Emancipation Day and Juneteenth Independence Day. The government declared Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021. The holiday is celebrated on June 19.

• Students can use BrainPOP Jr. and BrainPOP, Pebblego and Pebblego Next for biographies on notable women as well as other resources that will be provided.

October: Fire Prevention Month

 

 

 

September: Hispanic Heritage Month 

February: Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements and contributions by African Americans. The father of Black history, Carter G. Woodson along with other launched "Black History Month, in first begin in 1926, which only celebrated a week in Feb. years later it became "Black History Month." W should all agree Black History is celebrated throughout the year. PS/IS45 has celebrated this annual event through the arts i.e. class performances, music songs, dance, literature invited prominent guests in and out of our school community and beyond.

National Wear Red Day: 

What can we do? 

Earth Day Read Aloud

 

P.S./I.S.45K Garden of Hope

Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination.

They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.

Libraries change lives for the better.

 

- Sidney Sheldon

 

“Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building — and that everyone is welcome to use their services. 
During the pandemic libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content and educational programs.

 

Get Involved!

- Share what you love about our library using the #MyLibraryIs for a chance to win a $100 Visa Giftcard

- Try the 20 book Challenge!

"20 Book Challenge" is on line and in person challenge children can do and submit for name/class recognition of completion to Ms. Braxton at [email protected].

 

Research shows that when families read together, learning happens and memories are made that last a lifetime.

 

While National Family Literacy Day is celebrated each year in January, family literacy is about family members enhancing reading skills with things they do together. Family literacy should incorporate a variety of tools: books with words, picture books, storytelling, dramatic play, and more.

 

• Use everyday activities to help kids learn
• Make the library a regular family destination
• Encourage older kids to share books
• Provide props or materials for dramatic play/storytelling
• Read to or with your child at least 15 minutes each day

November: Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.

 

 

The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.

Visit https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/ to learn more.

Books by Indigenous Authors: https://www.powells.com/native-american-heritage-month