"I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June."
(Famous Canadian author,
Monday, June 2, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
May 2014
MAY 2014
The fifth month of the year is MAY! Did you know that May was named for the Greek goddess Maia?
Events in May:
- The first Saturday in May is the date of the annual Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the United States.
- May 4 is consider by many Star Wars fans to be Star Wars day for "May the fourth be with you" sounding similar to "May the force be with you".
- May 25 is Towel Day, in tribute to Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
- The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day in the United States.
- The Indianapolis 500 is held on the Sunday before Memorial Day.
- In Canada, Victoria Day is celebrated on the last Monday on or before May 24.
- The last Monday of May is Memorial Day in the United States, first celebrated on May 5, 1866, in Waterloo, New York.
Month-long Events in May
- Asthma Awareness Month
- Celiac Awareness Month
- May is National Stroke Awareness Month
- May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
Weeklong Events in May
2nd Week of May
- Bike Week (Bicycle Week) is a yearly international event that advocates the importance of bicycling as a means of transportation. Bike Week takes place during the second week of May or June and is typically an entire week of city-wide cycling supplemented with events.
Above information taken from Wikipedia.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
April 2014
April is here and there is so much that happens in this month.
Here are just a few of the things that happen around the world in April.
Monthly Observances:
Autism Awareness Month --> In the past decades AUTISM has gained more attention around the world, as the number of people it affects has increased and it has become easier to detect. What is autism? Well, briefly it is a disorder of brain development which creates difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Check out the link for more information.
Daffodil Month (Canadian Cancer Society) --> All around Vancouver you will start to see many people wear daffodils on their clothing, this is a symbol to make people more aware of Cancer and raise money to support Cancer research. Buy a daffodil pin to support the cause.
Jazz Appreciation Month --> Jazz a music form that has shaped history of people and music.
Weekly Observances:
Canada Book Week --> Reading is FUN, FUN, FUN!! Take some time out of your busy schedule and read a book. Here are some great CANADIAN authors: Margaret ATWOOD, Michael ONDAATJE, and Lucy Maud MONTGOMERY to name a few.
Daily Observances:
April 1st - April Fools Day
April 2nd - International Children's Book Day, World Autism Day
April 7th - World Health Organization Day
April 15th - World Art Day
April 22nd - Earth Day
April 23rd - English Language Day
Look these events up for more information and join in.
For more holidays check out April Holidays & Observances.
Also this year we have EASTER.
Every year Easter changes as it is a Christian holiday that is based on the lunar calendar. Easter is a festival or holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ In Canada most places get GOOD FRIDAY and EASTER MONDAY off, we will not have school those days.
Monday, March 3, 2014
March 2014
March 2014
Here is some information and poems about "March".
“March comes in
Like a lion
And goes out
Like a lamb.“
I caught a little leprechaun
One lovely warm March day.
He told me tales of treasure
Before he slipped away.
E. Edge
Monday, February 3, 2014
February 2014
February 2014
February is a super short month ... or at least it feels that way sometimes. Actually, February is a short month because it has only 28 days unless it is a leap year, which has 29.
Why 28?
Leap year
February Holidays & Special Days:
Feb. 2 --> Groundhog Day
Feb. 7 --> Winter Olympics in Sochi
Feb. 14 --> Valentine's Day
Feb. 21 --> International Mother Language Day
Black History Month (USA)
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
January 2014
2014!!
Welcome to the NEW YEAR!!
JANUARY 2014
January is the first month of the year. Do you know how the month got it's name? Check out this link to find out more information! History January.
Are there any holidays in January?
Well ... there is January 1st, where many countries around the world celebrate the start of the New Year. In Canada it is a holiday and many places are closed.
Outside of Canada many Spanish speaking countries celebrate Días de los Reyes Magos or in English "Three Wise Men Day".
In Scotland, they have the Burns Supper, which celebrates the life of Robert "Robbie" Burns a famous poet. Here's another site about Robert Burns. He was the author of the famous song "Auld Lyne Syne", (video) which is traditionally sang to ring in the new year.
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words awaits another voice.” – T.S. Eliot
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” Helen Keller
Monday, December 2, 2013
December 2013
December is here ... soon it will be the end of 2013!!! Can you believe it? I can't!! The year has gone by so quickly.
December is such a wonderful month and there is so much to see, do and EAT!
December 2013
December is such a wonderful month and there is so much to see, do and EAT!
December 2013
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