Fri - Feb 5th
February brings Black History Month and we will be recognizing a special African American each day during our announcements. Today we are recognizing
Sojourner Truth (1797-1883)
Sojourner Truth, an escaped slave who lost her family, her first love, and children to slavery, turned her pain and Christian faith into triumph by helping others — especially women — recognize their worth. “That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain’t I a woman? Look at me!” Truth pursued political equality for all women and spoke against other abolitionists for not pursuing civil rights for all black men and women. As the movement advanced, so did Truth’s reputation. Her memoirs — The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: A Northern Slave — were published in 1850 and she toured and spoke before ever-larger crowds. During the Civil War, she helped and recruited black troops for the Union Army, which granted her the opportunity to speak with President Abraham Lincoln. Sojourner Truth, an African-American who we celebrate today for Black History Month.
Attention All Students,
Yearbook wants your photos. We are in need of photos of your recent travels and your accomplishments. Send your photos to the yearbook adviser, Ms. Manculich, at ymanculich@lps.k12.co.us Please include your photos as attachments in the email. Identify who, what, when, and where. Yearbook wants to feature YOU so don't hesitate to respond.
Student Council Members:
Student Council Members we will be having our meeting this Wednesday the 10th instead of the 26th. Please see your email for information from Mrs. Sheets
PRIDE Leaders:
Please plan to join Mrs. Blake for a quick Google Meet about our next activity on your distance day next Tuesday or Thursday morning at 8:30. Check our Google Classroom for details. Email Mrs. Blake with questions.