#DrClaraHowitt The round dance was a big success. Approximately 200 in attendance over the duration of the evening. Lovely to see families and community come together. #GECDSBproud

DrClaraHowitt Just a portion of our Sweet Caroline’s performance. They are truly outstanding. It always brings me joy when I hear them play. #artsmatter #proudmom

The gift of Jordan’s Principle is sacred. I will always remember Jordan’s father Ernest saying “don’t let the good being done today in my son’s name- just be a moral victory” We honour his family and give thanks for the difference Jordan’s Principle has made🧡

In Ojibwe our word for sturgeon is naame (pronounced naa-meh). Also translates to ancient fish. Ojibwe art by @Duncanpheasant. Music by Eyabay.

Elbert Frank Cox was the first known Black person to receive the Ph.D. in Mathematics in the United States. Elbert was born in Evansville, Indiana, in December 1895. He earned the baccalaureate degree from the University of Indiana in 1917 with a major in mathematics. After serving in the US Army in France during World War I, he returned to pursue a career in teaching. Before enrolling in the graduate mathematics program at Cornell University in September 1922, he taught mathematics in the public schools in Henderson, Kentucky and later at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1925 he was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree in mathematics from Cornell.

The 21st annual Cereal Box Challenge has come to an exciting close with the McWilliam Mustangs taking home the Cereal Box Challenge Trophy for the very first time! 🥣♥ bit.ly/3TaC8fb

Love this! 🧡

Join us for Christmas at the Museum on December 6th at 7pm in the Nazrey Church featuring Josh Johnson! Generously sponsored by @TheWrightMuseum For tickets, please visit amherstburgfreedom.org/CAM/ Please bring a canned good which will be donated to the Amherstburg Mission!

A trip through time of our local Canadian history at the @CityWindsorON Chimzcuk museum. Our inquiry unit #whereweareinplaceandtime @GlenwoodGriffin came alive through this #handsonlearning experience. @ibpyp @SpenceE_6 @MrPolitis

In 1847, Missouri banned education for black people. John Berry Meachum went ahead and equipped a steamboat with a library, desks, chairs and opened a 'Floating Freedom School'. A THREAD!

Congrats Bulldogs on moving on to the semi finals!

Yesterday we celebrated our Griffins for the November IB Learner Profile Attribute of Knowledgeable. Congrats to all! And, it was hat day! So much fun in one day. @GlenwoodGriffin

#DrClaraHowitt Through the busy days of life and the curve balls encountered in the journey there is one thing that grounds me and that is my family. I count my blessings each day. #grateful

#DrClaraHowitt This past week we celebrated our youngest child’s birthday. Seventeen years ago my world became a brighter place. Happy birthday to our Sweet Caroline! Xo

In 1942, US Navy Messman Charles Jackson French successfully swam through the night for 6-8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded soldiers w a rope round his waist in shark infested waters. He was the first black swimmer to receive the Navy medal of heroism in 1943. #Veterans Day2023 —On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Messman Charles Jackson French swam through the night for 6 - 8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded sailors with a rope around his stomach through shark infested waters. The U.S. Navy Ship the U.S.S. Gregory was hit by Japanese naval fire in the South Pacific. Many were wounded and killed. French successfully brought these men to safety on the shores of The Solomon Islands. French was the first black swimmer to earn the Navy Medal for his heroism in 1943. We remember Charles Jackson French and commemorate his heroism and incredible swimming. Thank you for your service and your valor, Mr. French. 🖋️you can support (donate) or follow our ko-fi page on AfricanArchives.Support (follow the page too for weekly posts roundup)

Today, Canada’s Fallen will be honoured and remembered. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at 11:00 am to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of their country. #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers

Heartfulness @LPSStormWatch Student wished others & themselves well. “I wish to be healthy. I wish to be happy. I wish to be peaceful. I am loved”When would be good to practice this? Students - Anytime! At bed. In the morning. When someone is mean. @gecdsbpro #empowering

The Robotics team is collaborating, communicating and building knowledge! We love our Massey Mustang Mentors- they are inspiring and guiding our @GlenwoodGriffin students!

Look at our beautiful peace doves 🕊️ Thank you @VeteransENG_CA for this wonderful resource! @BegleyBroncos1 #RemembanceDay