February
We are embarking upon the 2021 school year. It marks a year different than any other we have ever experienced and as with any major change, the transition to online learning will be a learning experience for all of us. Despite challenges and bumps in the road, we are excited for all of the growth and celebrations this school year will bring.
In Durham Public Schools’ we see this as an opportunity to share knowledge, empower and promote awareness through remote learning district wide. We would like to announce that we have created a plan to do just that this year. During each month, there will be focus on a character trait as well as other designated celebrations.
Whenever you post anything related to DPS Celebrations on social media, please use the hashtag #DPSCelebrates! so that we can celebrate together!
Character Trait of the Month
Character Trait of the Month: Integrity
K-12 Resources:
https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/174200/stand-tall-with-integrity.pdf (Source: education.com)
http://www.greatexpectations.org/resources/life-principles/integrity (Source: greatexpectations.org)
Elementary Resources:
How do we show integrity? Integrity Lesson (Source: connectwithkids.com)
Integrity Quotes That Teach Kids the Importance of Character (Source: rootsofaction.com)
What Is Integrity? - Definition & Examples - Video & Lesson Transcript (Source: study.com)
Secondary Resources:
Champions (Source: naia.org)
Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6) (Source: learningtogive.org)
Integrity and “Thank You, M'am” (Source: orangecounty)
https://www.stepp-program.org/middle-school/family-modules/academic-integrity#introduction (Source: stepp-program.org)
Monthly Celebrations
Black History Month
K-12 Resources:
Black History Month Activities for Classrooms (Grades K-12) - TeacherVision (Source: teachervision)
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/16-ways-celebrate-black-history-month (Source: scholastic.com)
A Black History Internet Scavenger Hunt | Education World (Source: Education World)
Black History Month Lessons & Resources | NEA (Source: National Educational Association)
20 pertinent classroom resources for Black History Month | PBS NewsHour Extra (Source: pbs.org)
Classroom Resources | Black History and Culture | PBS (Source: pbs.org)
Lessons | Teaching Tolerance (Source: teachingtolerance.org)
Black History Month: How It Started and Why It's in February (Source: time.com)
African American History and Culture in the United States | NEH-Edsitement (Source: neh.gov)
6 Teaching Tools for Black History Month | Edutopia (Source: Edutopia.org)
For Teachers (Source: africanamericanhistorymonth.org)
Elementary Resources:
28 Days: A Black History Month Lesson Plan | Scholastic (Source: scholastic.com)
Secondary Resources:
National Freedom Day
February 1
K-12 Resources:
NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY | Harry S. Truman (trumanlibrary.gov) (Source: trumanlibrary.gov)
https://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2017/01/30/celebratewithde-national-freedom-day (Source: discoveryeducation.com)
Freedom-Day-Lesson-Plans-Middle-and-High-School-Level.pdf (constitutioncenter.org) (Source: constitutioncenter.org)
NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY - February 1, 2021 | National Today (Source: nationaltoday.com)
Elementary Resources:
https://celebratepicturebooks.com/2016/01/31/february-1-national-freedom-day-3 (Source: celebratepicturebooks.com)
Holidays for Kids: National Freedom Day (ducksters.com) (Source: Ducksters.com)
ACADEMIC SPECIFIC CELEBRATIONS
Black Lives Matter at School Month of Action
School Counselors Week (1-5)
Student Volunteering Week (8-14)
Random Acts of Kindness Day (17)
Cultural Celebrations to be Aware of
Groundhog Day (2)
Chinese New Year (12)
Valentines Day (14)
Presidents Day (15)
Mardi Gras (16)
Ash Wednesday (17)
World Day of Social Justice (20)