OUR HEROES

There are many heroes in the history of African-Americans. Some are famous and well-known. Others are known by only a few or have been forgotten. Who do YOU admire? Why? Please enter your comments.

Advisory Council Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Advisory Council on Wednesday, March 3rd at 3:00 p.m. in the Gifted Education Classroom at Central Elementary School.


Please join us to discuss events, issues and concerns with other parents of students in Gifted / Talented Education.



Your participation is needed and appreciated.

STATES

We are studying the states of our country. We are finding out some interesting information!


The first Declaration of Texas Independence was signed in Goliad and the flag was raised on December 20,1835. Dashia

I am studying Wyoming and it is said that Devil`s Tower was made by the gods, but it is really the remains of a volcanic extrusion. It was also the first National Park in 1906. Montez

Nevada was made famous by the Comstock Lode, the richest known U.S. silver, gold, copper, lead, zinc, mercury, barite, and tungsten deposits. Xavier

Ohio is the leading producer of greenhouse and nursery plants. Santanna

The Waialua River is one of the five navigable in Hawaii and it drains off Waialeale Mountain. Destiny

Lincoln, Nebraska's Capital ,was named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Orianna

A really fun place in Florida is Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach is an amazing place. Parents and kids will really enjoy Cocoa Beach. Dominique

In 1955, the Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry. Latravia!

Alaska is often called the Last Frontier because much of the state is still wilderness ,and not very many people live there. Jamal

In the 1600s, Spanish explorers traveled to what is now Colorado. Jaela

Tennessee is called the "Volunteer State" because of so many military heroes. Keundra

Indians have lived in what is now Utah for several thousand years. Malaka

Crater state is a diamond mine located at Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Isaiah

George Washington was inaugurated in New York City, New York as the first president of the United States. Oscar

Gold was discovered in 1874 in the Black Hills. Trinity

California became part of Mexico in 1822. Brianna

The painted turtle is Michigan's state reptile. HAROLD

In the 1780's-1790's, the United States gained control of the Mississippi region. The Mississippi Territory was organized in 1798. KHALEEL

In 1861, Louisiana left the United States and joined a group of Southern states called the Confederacy.The Confederacy lost to the United States in the Civil War [1861-1865]. LAMARCUS

The Lewis and Clark trail is in Montana. The Lewis and Clark Trail follows the path of historic explorers. MYA