Tues - Feb 9th
February brings Black History Month and we will be recognizing a special African American each day during our announcements. Today we are recognizing
Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) Journalist and Civil Rights Activist
Known as a “Sword Among Lions,” Wells faced down threats of death and torture for bringing international attention to the terror that afflicted post-Reconstruction black communities in the United States. Wells sounded the alarm about the barbaric acts of her countrymen in the pages of the Memphis Free Speech, the newspaper she co-owned. She pushed for action in the face of widespread denialism. Wells also found time to advocate for the suffrage and civil rights of black women like herself. Wells was spurred to raise the alarm about violence after three of her friends were murdered by a Memphis mob in 1892. She lives on in black women who not only exercise their right to vote but take it upon themselves to run for office (Wells ran for a seat in the Illinois state Senate). She lives in the words and deeds of the NAACP, which she co-founded, and in the practice of intersectional feminism itself. Ida B. Wells, 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:
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.
Tomorrow 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.