Did you know: National Decency Day on May 14th celebrates the basic standard of civility that every American deserves.
DECENCY is all about:
Active listening
Better understanding
Compassion
Today in History: Early smallpox vaccine is tested
While still a medical student, Jenner noticed that milkmaids who had contracted a disease called cowpox, which caused blistering on cow’s udders, did not catch smallpox. In the 19th and 20th centuries, scientists following Jenner’s model developed new vaccines to fight numerous deadly diseases, including polio, whooping cough, measles, tetanus, yellow fever, typhus, and hepatitis B and many others.
National Mental Health Awareness Month
Self Care Tips: Play with a pet. If you are lucky and can have a pet, there may be few better ways to foster self-care . Cuddling with a pet, taking care of them, and feeling their unconditional love is something we rarely experience on such a consistent basis.
“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.”
Quote of the day: “Tough times never last, but tough people do!” — Robert Schuller