National Star Wars Day!
Did you know: Thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the nation. May the Fourth be with you each year on National Star Wars Day. Or is it, “May the force be with you?” It all depends on whether you like using puns or not.
Today in History: The first Freedom Ride departs from Washington, D.C. On May 4, 1961, a group of thirteen young people departs Washington, D.C.’s Greyhound Bus terminal, bound for the South. Their journey is peaceful at first, but the riders will meet with shocking violence on their way to New Orleans, eventually being forced to evacuate from Jackson, Mississippi but earning a place in history as the first Freedom Riders.
National Mental Health Awareness Month
46 percent of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14.
Teacher Appreciation Week
The social media hashtag for posts related to Teacher Appreciation Week is: #ThankATeacher Share the best memory you have of a teacher.
“If you are graduating in June, please make sure to take care of any outstanding debts. Turn in those books ASAP and make sure to return your Chromebook at the end of the year. You may still participate in the graduation ceremony if your debt is not cleared, but you will not be able to pick up your diploma or get an Official Transcript. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gabion in the office. Thank you.”
Senior Pictures this Friday.
Friday, May 7th at Nueva High School between 8AM and 3PM.
Contact Ms. Ramirez to schedule your time slot.
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