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September 2015
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Your monthly go-to on how to make the most of Scholastic GO!
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Spotlight of the Month | National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Related Articles
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Lesson Plans
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During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15), use Scholastic GO! to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group's heritage and culture.
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This Month in History | September
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1888: George Eastman patented his No. 1 box camera and registered the trade name Kodak; within two years the camera had been bought by more than 100,000 amateur photographers.
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1966: The crew of the starship Enterprise began its three-year mission to entertain American television audiences on the original Star Trek series.
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1620: After several false starts, the Mayflower finally set sail from Plymouth, England, on its historic voyage to the New World; it carried 102 passengers in addition to the crew.
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Event Planner
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September 1–30
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Library Card Sign-Up Month
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IDEA: Build a large library card and have people who hold cards sign it in a move to get others to join in the fun by registering for a library card of their own.
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September 7
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Labor Day
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IDEA: Discuss the history of Labor Day and why it is still celebrated today.
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September 11
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9/11 Terrorist Attack Anniversary
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IDEA: Convene a class discussion on the impact of 9/11 on homeland security.
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September 17
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Citizenship Day
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IDEA: Ask students to write a report on what citizenship means to them.
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GO! Training
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Learn more about getting the most out of Scholastic GO! by registering to attend one of our upcoming free online training sessions:
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9/15/15 @ 4:00–5:00 pm EST
10/15/15 @ 4:30–5:30 pm EST
11/17/15 @ 4:00–5:00 pm EST
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