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Students, teachers and administrators districtwide are celebrating Hispanic Heritage in many different ways. This site also explores what it means to be an American, a theme that threads itself through many Humanities classrooms. The Smithsonian Institute is offering events, performances, lectures and activities throughout the month that celebrate our nation's rich cultural heritage and history.įor a broader view of American history, the National Museum of American History allows us to see the formation of the modern United States from many cultures and peoples. In addition to the National Hispanic Heritage Month website, there are many ways that students and community members can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in a virtual world this year. Augustine, Florida - the first colonial settlement in North America, founded in 1513, ninety-four years before the English landed in Jamestown, Virginia.” A map of late 18th-century North America shows this presence, from the small outpost of San Francisco founded in Alta California in 1776, through the Spanish province of Texas with its vaqueros (cowboys), to the fortress of St. Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) celebrates the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in North America. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. Torres and implemented by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period (September 15 - October 15). The commemorative week was expanded by legislation sponsored by Rep. Roybal and first proclaimed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. Burke, “Hispanic Heritage Month was established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Randolph High School history teacher Katie Burke outlined the historical precedent of the holiday to help students understand the importance and significance of Hispanic Heritage Month.Īccording to Ms.

SeptemCosta Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaraguaīelize declared its independence from Britain and all of the other countries from Spain.Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized every year from September 15 – October 15. These dates were selected as Hispanic Heritage Month because many Latin American countries recognize their independence in the second half of September. I wish everyone wellness and happiness as we start a new month of learning, and as always please be safe and be well. There truly are so many opportunities for our students that it is difficult to list them all.

Our school buildings and parent teacher organizations have also been hard at work organizing events for the fall. Several events are scheduled for the community to enjoy including the drama program’s production of the Harry Potter inspired play Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic which opens on the 21st and RHS Choir’s annual Poptoberfest on the 22nd. The new facility project on Bauer Field is expected to be completed by the end of the month, with the new science rooms at RHS scheduled for completion in November. As we near the end of the fall athletic season, some of our teams may be competing for district and/or state championships.

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On the 11th, we will host a staff development day focused on both professional growth and wellness. More information can be found in the Board of Education section on our website.Īs the month of September closes, we look ahead to October. If you are not able to attend a meeting in person, meetings can be accessed via live stream as well as after our meetings.

The input of families and community members are valuable, and public participation in meetings is an opportunity to hear new ideas and perspectives. In addition, our Board of Education meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about other news and developments happening in the district. To read or see more positive news, I encourage families and community members to follow our district on Facebook and on Twitter. We had so much to celebrate in September and I have included a few of those highlights below. A new chapter has started and it is only the beginning. I am grateful to witness how far we have come over the past few years. The energy and joy of our students and teachers is a feeling I will never forget. This year felt particularly special as I walked the halls of our buildings on the first day of school. After an extended break over the summer, the return of students, staff and families is something we always look forward to.