HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!
We are working on arrangements to reschedule our Pre-K graduation. Most likely it will happen in the beginning of August and it will be in the morning due to the heat. As soon as we have solid, definite plans, we will share the date and time. We are in the process of waiting for approvals. Based on that decision, we will either move forward or begin plan B. Thank you for your patience as we try to honor our graduates safely!
There have been a lot of school start date changes. Luckily for us, we do not have to change our dates. Fall semester at BGCC will begin August 17, 2020 as planned. As a reminder, we will be closing on Thursday, August 13 at noon and will be closed on Friday, August 14 to allow teachers time to prepare their classrooms for the new students. We still plan on having Meet the Teacher; however, we are still planning the logistics since it will have to look different due to COVID-19. It will be on August 14, but we won’t be able to have everyone come at once. Look for more details to come soon.
There was a mistake on the summer contracts about closing dates. We will be open on Friday, July 3, 2020. Unfortunately, we will be unable to have our annual 4th of July parade and BBQ lunch. We are looking forward to next year already! Be sure to check your email for any communication regarding university closures.
July celebrations are written by Avery Seago, student worker.
Independence Day, or the 4th of July is a federal holiday in the United States celebrating the commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen colonies were no under the control of Great Britain and King George III, and were now United, free, and independent states! The Continental Congress had voted to declare independent on July 2, 1776 but it was not officially declared until July 4, 1776. The 4th of July is often celebrated with BBQs and fireworks!
Nunavet Day is celebrated in the Nunavet territory in Canada on July 9. July 9 is the day the Parliament of Canada passed the Nunavet Act. Along with the Nunavet Land Claims Agreement, it officially declared Nunavet as a distinct region that is legally separate from the Northwest Territories.
Bastille Day July 14. It’s been more than 200 years since the French toppled their long-standing monarchy, symbolized by the storming of a fortress and political prison in Paris, and now the event has become an international celebration of freedom from tyranny. Nearly a dozen countries around the world have organized events and parties to commemorate the day. In France, it’s commonly known as la Fête nationale, or the National Celebration. However, the English speaking world has taken to calling it Bastille Day to honor the moment when a mob of French revolutionaries charged into Paris’ Bastille, a major point in the French Revolution. The first celebration can be traced back to July 14, 1790, exactly one year after the Bastille fell. Since then, it has continued to grow, and large parties are held all over the world. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe is held on 14 July on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of the Republic, along with other French officials and foreign guests.
Eid al-Adha is July 31. It is a Muslim holy day that honors the sacrifice Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make in obedience to God’s command: the life of his beloved son Isaac. But when Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son, God —impressed with Ibrahim’s faith — provided a sacrificial ram in the boy’s place. Muslims now celebrate this event by sharing a slaughtered animal in three parts: one part for themselves, one for their family and the third part is given to the needy. We can all join in this spirit of sharing on this special day. The holiday begins on the evening of July 31 this year and runs through August 3rd.
https://nationaltoday.com/bastille-day/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_Day
https://nationaltoday.com/eid-al-adha/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)
