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February is National Children's Dental Health Month                                          February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and the American Dental Association is asking people to "Defeat Monster Mouth." Developing good habits at an early age is essential so you and your parent or guardian- start now:   Scheduling regular dental visits [starting at age 2 years –old] helps you to  get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.                                   Also to maintain good oral health by brushing, flossing, rinsing, and eating healthy snacks.                           The ADA campaign’s slogan, "Defeat Monster Mouth," has a coloring poster [see below ]   that feature the McGrinn Twins, Flossy and Buck, Den and Gen Smiley and K-9 the dog. They are fighting to defeat Plaqster the Monster for good oral health .     Court

Over the next several weeks - We are going to review Color Recognition showing a variety of images using our Basic Colors This weeks color:  Pink President’s day Monday February 20 th Question: 1.     Can you name the first five presidents? 2.     Alexander Hamition ,   Political Scientist ,  Government Official ,  Journalist ,  Military Leader ,  Economist ,  Lawyer 3.     Which president administration did he serve under?

February 2017 Health and WELLNESS Month  American Heart Month   and Women’s Heart Month Tell your parents/ guardians to stay heathy by getting their heart rate and cholesterol checked! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. The good news ? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices.   How can American Heart Month make a difference? How people can prevent it — both at home and in the community. Here are just a few ideas: Encourage families to make small changes, like using spices to season their food instead of salt. Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by speaking out about ways to prevent heart disease. Start by knowing how many calories you should be eating and drinking to maintain your weight.

February 2017 Black History Month and Valentine’s Day February 14 , 2017 Valentine’s Day holiday's roots are in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration commemorated annually on February 15. Pope Gelasius I recast this pagan festival as a Christian feast   day   circa 496, declaring February 14 to be St. Valentine's Day . Valentine's Day . Each year on   February 14 th , many people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.” The day of romance we call Valentine's Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5 th   century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia. Courtesy of: www.infoplease.com www.history.com

Black History Month Black History Month   began as "Negro   History   Week," which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. It became a   month -long   celebration   in 1976. The   month   of   February   was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Black History   Month, also known as   African-American History   Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance African-American Educator, Entrepreneur & Inventor Annie Malone    One of the nation's wealthiest African Americans was  Annie Malone , founder and owner.     Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone  (August 9, 1869—May 10, 1957) was an African-American  businesswoman, educator,  inventor and philanthropist. Annie was two years younger than Madam C. J. Walker. She had launched her hair care business four years before Sa

Basic Colors and Color Recognition Over the next several weeks - We are going to review Color Recognition showing a variety of images using our   B a s i c C o l o r s Color Green   Month of February Events   Groundhog Day February 2 nd Valentine’s Day    February 14 th President’s Day February 20 th