Mon - Feb 8th
February brings Black History Month and we will be recognizing a special African American each day during our announcements. Today we are recognizing
Booker T. Washington (1856-1915)
Founder of the Tuskegee Institute, Washington, born into slavery on a plantation just before the Civil War and educated at Hampton Institute, started Tuskegee in 1881 with 30 students, $2,000, and a one-room shack. Washington told whites his students did not want equal rights, but to learn trades and contribute to Southern prosperity. Tuskegee was allowed to grow. Donations from Northern whites poured in. Washington hosted President William McKinley at Tuskegee, visited President Theodore Roosevelt at the White House, and became an adviser to both on racial matters. He lectured around the country, and in 1901 published a best-selling autobiography, Up from Slavery. Black intellectuals scoffed at his practice of maintaining influence by flattering whites. Washington used that power to place African-Americans in patronage positions across the country and secretly fund challenges to Jim Crow laws. Booker T. Washington, 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 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:
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.
This Wednesday is Dining for Dollars at the Southglenn Noodles and Co. from 4 - 8 pm. 25% of qualifying sales that night directly benefit Powell. Make sure you mention our school when ordering and this is not valid for delivery. If ordering online you will need to enter the code GIVING25 at checkout.