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September 2016 |
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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 | Celebrate Our Constitution! |
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What better way to kick off the school year and prepare for the upcoming elections than to recognize the privileges and responsibilities of being an American citizen! September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The day serves to commemorate the creation of the document that framed our fundamental laws and government and to honor what it means to be a U.S. citizen. This month, Scholastic GO! marks the occasion with fascinating learning resources on the Constitution and citizenship, from articles packed with interesting facts to an entertaining game and video. |
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Go! Pro's Tip
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I Know That! quizzes provide a fun, interactive learning experience. In "Freedom First," kids can test their knowledge of their First Amendment rights. |
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Videos to start a discussion
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Kids can go on a virtual visit to the National Archives in Washington, D.C., where the original Constitution is on display to the public. |
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This Month in History | September |
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1787: At the Constitutional Convention, in Philadelphia, 39 of the 42 delegates present signed the Constitution of the United States; the day has been designated Constitution Day in the United States. |
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1838: Victoria Woodhull was born. Woodhull is most known for establishing a brokerage firm on Wall Street, creating her own political party and, in 1872, becoming the first woman to campaign for the presidency of the United States. |
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1964: The Warren Commission, formed to investigate the murder of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, issued its report, which concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole assassin. |
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Event Planner
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| September 1 |
| Library Card Sign-Up Month |
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IDEA: Make a large library card and have current cardholders sign it in order to encourage others to register for a card of their own. |
September 15-
October 15 |
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National Hispanic-Heritage Month |
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IDEA: Invite local Hispanic-American leaders to talk about their involvement in the community. |
| September 17 |
| Constitution Day and Citizenship Day |
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IDEA: The day serves to commemorate the creation of the document that framed our fundamental laws and government and to honor what it means to be a U.S. citizen. Ask children to write a report on what their American citizenship means to them. |
| September 23 |
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Native American Day |
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IDEA: Highlight important fiction and nonfiction books that illuminate Native American history and the community's present-day experience. |
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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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9/13/16 @ 11:00 to 12:00 pm EST
11/17/16 @ 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST
1/17/17 @ 3:00 to 4:00 pm EST
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