Good morning, I would like to share this mornings series sharing Holiday Insights- Daily Holidays, Traditions, Fun, Facts! Take a look at the following Holidays and let me know which one you would most like to celebrate and why.
Charlie and I will be studying and working on Worksheets and things pertaining to Earth Day this morning in our Homeschool Classes. We would like to invite you to join us in a Celebration we will be holding in our home this afternoon.
About Earth Day:
U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, the “Father of Earth Day”, initiated and promoted environmental actions and activities beginning in 1962. He convinced then President John F. Kennedy to tour the nation in support of environmental concerns. This initial effort did not spark national concern at a political level to effect change.
But Senator Nelson continued his pursuit of increased environmental concern and action. He proposed a National Earth day in 1970. Which was to be the first nationwide Environmental protest “to shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the national agenda”. On April 22, 1970, the timing was right and the first Earth Day protest received astounding support.
On the first Earth Day, an estimated 20 million Americans took to the street in support of the environment and in protest of harmful environmental practices.
Never mind that “protests” were in vogue at the time. This effort produced a lasting impact on the Environment and brought about greater awareness that our planet had limited resources, and that our eco-system was self contained and finite. The things we are putting in the air, water and Earth were impacting us.
Did you know? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was formed as a direct result of this first Earth Day in 1970. I didn’t know this which lead to a #HomeschoolTeachingMoment
Important Note: Earth Day celebrated in the U.S. is different from International Earth Day.
I wasn’t a Girl Scout but a Brownie as a child. But Suzzane was a Girl Scout and I was here Troop Leaders but in the area we lived in people wouldn’t let there children join our Troop which was sad.
Did you know Girl Scout Leader Day recognizes and honors the many adult volunteers to the girl scouting program. Girl Scouts of the United States began on March 12, 1915 when Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low organized the first girl troop and held the first meeting. Man, on man Charlie said that’s a long long time ago. Mom was you alive then? No, Charlie I wasn’t LOL and you might not be today if you ask me that again….
Girl Scout Leader Day began on April 22, 1982, when a flag honoring Girl Scout leaders was flown over the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Honoring the thousands of volunteers who help make the Girl Scout program a success.
We would like to ask you to celebrate today, by thanking the Girl Scout leaders in your troop and area. Send a note, or card of thanks. Girl Scout groups can hold parties or have a cake at meetings.
Gifts are not a requirement, or an expectation. One of the ways Girl Scouts can thank their leaders, is to do their best in everything they do. Your leaders get their reward by seeing you grow into outstanding citizens and human beings!
National Teach Children to Save Day – the date in April changes every year
Now here is a very worthwhile cause. National Teach Children to Save Day is an annual event. On this day, bankers across America teach fiscal responsibility to children of all ages. The goal of this K-12 program, is to instill in children a lifetime of good financial practices and management of their money. It starts with learning not to spend every penny you get, and to save a few of those pennies for the things they want, and for a rainy day. This financial education will help them as adults, to avoid high credit card debt and even bankruptcy.
Take Your Daughter to Work 4th Thursday
When Suzzane was little I used to work in North Hills Mall which has closed but on Take Your Daughter to Work I always took her with me. She would help all the Store Owners out.
I wish the Mall was still opened and there was a Take Your Son to work because I would like to talk Charlie. I know everyone would enjoy meeting him and telling his stories about his sister.
Acting on research that showed adolescent girls received less attention than boys, this day was initiated in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation for Women. The intention was to give girls additional direct attention and an insight into work world opportunities available to them.
Take Your Daughter to Work was to serve the multiple purpose of increased self esteem for young girls, and give them some ideas of the wealth of careers in the world. Thirdly, it allowed girls more one-on-one time with mom or dad.
Take your Daughter to Work Day quickly took off and became extremely popular. Girls would go off to work with mom or dad, or even an aunt or uncle.
Spending the day seeing just what their sponsor’s job involved. It was limited only by the practicality of allowing a youthful, non-employee in a particular job environment.
Taking your daughter to work day works well in office environments, but proves impractical in many blue collar factory jobs, or where safety is an issue.
Companies usually support this day, often holding special programs and demonstrations about the company and the jobs offered. My boss would provide snacks for the girls.
The popularity of Take Your Daughters to Work Day quickly sparked interest by the boys, who felt left out and were required to go to school for the day, while the girls “got the day off”.
Over several years, more and more parents and employers made this opportunity available to boys as well as girls. While this takes away from the original intent to give more attention to adolescent girls, the Holiday has become a valuable and popular career day opportunity for girls and boys alike.
As this day has evolved, it has taken on a number of names, including:
Take our Daughter to Work Day
Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day
Take Your Children to Work Day
Regardless of what you name this Holiday, its a great teaching opportunity, providing children with an insight into different careers available to them. If you will excuse me I am going to get Charlie so he can help me today. Because he can’t go to work with David who works at the Airport.
Is a time to enjoy gobs and gobs of Jelly Beans. If you love Jelly Beans, then you know they aren’t just for Easter. Sure, they are very popular at Easter. But, Jelly Beans are also enjoyed year round.
The flavors are limited only by the imagination of candy makers. If you’ve never enjoyed the multitude of flavors in a box of gourmet Jelly Beans, I suggest you head right out to the store and buy some.
Jelly beans date back to at least the 1860’s and advertisements promoted sending Jelly Beans to Union troops fighting in the Civil War. The original candy maker is unknown.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
