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February Is Black History Month
5 Feb 2023

February Is Black History Month

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: History, Library Displays, School Publications, Uncategorized | 0

In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, often called the “father of Black history”, had the idea of setting aside time to educate people about Black history and culture. What started as a weeklong celebration to encourage the teaching of Black history … Continued

African American History, Black history, Parsi
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
15 Jan 2023

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Archives, Library Displays, School Publications | 1

The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and was first celebrated a few years later in January 1986.  It took many years for all states, including New Hampshire, to recognize the … Continued

African American History, Black Americans, Black history, holidays
Things Found in Barns (Revisited)
4 Dec 2022

Things Found in Barns (Revisited)

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Archives, Library Displays | 0

In December 2021, the SPS Facilities crew was tasked with emptying the Red Barn, located at the School’s entrance, in preparation for its upcoming renovation.  Much of the Red Barn’s contents was destined for the Tonka Barn, a former cow … Continued

exhibits, Parsi, school history
Grateful For These Books!
20 Nov 2022

Grateful For These Books!

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: Library Displays, Readers Advisory, Staff Picks, Student Picks | 0

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”  – Marcel Proust November is National Gratitude Month.  There are many reasons to celebrate gratitude – it broadens our … Continued

gratitude, Parsi, Thanksgiving
National Day of Mourning
13 Nov 2022

National Day of Mourning

by Deanna Parsi | posted in: History, Library Displays | 0

For fifty-three years, Indigenous people and their allies have gathered on the U.S Thanksgiving holiday in Plymouth, MA to observe the National Day of Mourning. Because Thanksgiving is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft … Continued

indigenous people, LaFlamme, Native American Heritage Month, native americans, Thanksgiving

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