Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Monday, September 9, 2013

September 11th

 September 11th is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in the United States.  On this day, we remember the people who were affected by the events of September 1, 2001. 
It was a very sad day for our country.  However, today it is a time for rememberence and service. 
 
So get out and do something good for your community!  You can make a difference!
 
 
Click on the dots to find out more about this day.
 
Mrs. Cupples tries really hard to find good links for each topic.
However, she is NOT the Commander in Chief of the Internet.
She has no control over the scallywags who post stuff that might not be right or good for kids.
Be safe when looking around the Internet, and ALWAYS tell your parents before you set off on an Internet journey! 

Friday, September 7, 2012

Patriot Day is September 11th

September 11, 2001, was a very sad day in American History.
The World Trade Center, also known as the Twin Towers, in New York City was attacked.
The buildings fell down and a lot of people died.
Today, we remember that day as a special holiday called Patriot Day.


Want to know more about this very special day?
Just click the dots!
 
Questions?  Email Mrs. Cupples.

Mrs. Cupples may be the most fabulous library lady to ever walk the earth, but she doesn't have any control over all the crazy business on the Internet.  So ALWAYS get permission from your parents before you go exploring, and let them know right away if you find anything weird.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Beat the Summer Boredom!

There are 81 days of summer vacation. 
That's a lot of days. 
The last thing your parents want to hear is...


Well, don't be bored! 
Here are tons of cheap and FREE things to do this summer around Arlington and Mansfield.
All you have to do is click on the dots!
Who knows, you might see Mrs. Cupples at one of these places...
And if you find a good cheap or free place to go email Mrs. Cupples
She'll be happy to add it to the list.
See you in August!

Mrs. Cupples is in charge of a lot, but she is not in charge of the Internet.  
 Please be careful when looking around and always get yor parent's permission before you go poking around.  And please don't sign up for ANYTHING without letting and adult know about it!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Hip Hip Hooray for MLK!!


January 16th is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

On this day we celebrate the life and accomplishments of this great man.

It's also a school holiday!  NO SCHOOL!!!


So, what exactly did he do? Was he really a doctor?

Click on the hotspots to find out!

Monday, October 3, 2011

In 1492, Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue...

That must have been one pretty important trip because
Monday, October 10th is Christopher Columbus Day!.

And, GUESS WHAT????

It's another day with NO SCHOOL! 

Thanks, Christopher Columbus.


Follow the hotspots to find out what this guy did and why he is such a big deal.