NATIONAL NO ONE EATS ALONE DAY!
Did you Know: National No One Eats Alone Day was piloted in 2012 by Beyond Differences in just a handful of schools in Northern California. Now, more than 2,000 schools in all 50 states participate in National No One Eats Alone Day, impacting more than 1 million students.
Today in History: Congress enacts first fugitive slave law
February 12 1793 Congress passes the first fugitive slave law, requiring all states, including those that forbid slavery, to forcibly return enslaved people who have escaped from other states to their original owners.
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He led the league in stolen bases that season and was named Rookie of the Year.
Quest for Success Students: Please make sure you turn in your Socials to Ms. Ramirez today. She will be in the office until 4 PM. Classes start Tuesday February 16th at 3:30 PM. Look for An invitation on your Canvas page.
Quote of the day: “Identity is a prison you can never escape, but the way to redeem your past is not to run from it, but to try to understand it, and use it as a foundation to grow.” – Jay Z
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