MAY
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 was 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 upcoming 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 grow what was started 2021. During each month, there will be focus on a character trait as well as other designated celebrations that is in response to our DPS student population.
Whenever you post anything related to DPS Celebrations on social media, please use the hashtag #DPSCelebrates! so that we can celebrate together!
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Character Trait of the Month
Character Trait of the Month: Citizenship
K-12 Resources:
Teaching Good Citizenship Lesson Plans and Materials - Good Citizen
https://makingitbetter.connectwithkids.com/middle-high-digital-citizenship
Elementary Resources:
https://raycenter.wp.drake.edu/2021/01/20/k-5-character-education-lesson-digital-citizenship
TeachHUB_LP_Citizenship-Being-a-Good-Citizen.pdf (netdna-ssl.com)
Secondary Resources:
Monthly Celebrations
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
K-12 Resources:
NATIONAL FITNESS DAY - May 1, 2021 (Source: nationaltoday.com)
Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month - News & Events | health.gov
https://blog.schoolspecialty.com/5-ways-promote-physical-activity-month-school
Walk. Run. Dance. Play. What's your move? - Move Your Way | health.gov
Elementary Resources:
51st Anniversary of durham School Desegregation Ruling
May 17
K-12 Resources:
Elementary Resources:
Secondary Resources:
Milliken v. Bradley: Supreme Court Case Has Helped Keep Schools Segregated : NPR
Brown v. Board of Education: The First Step in the Desegregation of America’s Schools - HISTORY
Fighting for Equality | Lesson Plan | Civil Rights Movement (scholastic.com)
https://flashbak.com/linda-brown-brown-v-board-of-education-hero-dies-397539
Brown v. Board of Education: Teaching Resources | Education World
ACADEMIC SPECIFIC CELEBRATIONS
Jewish-American Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
School Principal Day
School Lunch Hero Day
Teacher Appreciation Week
School Nurse Day
Cultural Celebrations to be Aware of
Cinco de Mayo
Mother’s Day
Eid Al-Fitr
Ascension Day
Armed Forces Day
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Buddha Day
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh
Memorial Day