Why Do Birds Fly In A V?
Keeping with the bird theme this time, here is a very simple STEAM activity that demonstrates why some birds, like geese, fly in a v-formation when they are migrating. As adults, we probably have a good idea...
National D.E.A.R. Day / Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
National D.E.A.R. Day
April 12
April 12 is known as D.E.A.R Day! D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read," a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity...
National Walnut Day / National Cherry Cobbler Day
National Walnut Day
May 17
Technically a walnut is the seed of a drupe or drupaceous nut, and thus not a true botanical nut. It is native to the region stretching from the Balkans eastward to the Himalayas and southwest...
National Hot Dog Day / National Vanilla Ice Cream...
National Hot Dog Day
July 23
Hot dog, frankfurter, or wiener is a cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and
served in a partially sliced bun. Historians believe that its origins can be traced back to the era of Roman emperor Nero, whose cook,...
Monday Motivation – November 14, 2022
Well, it's November, and we are closing in on the end of 2022. It's time to look at where we started and how far we've come this year. Now, if it's been a good year, this task...
DownHome/Up Close: Ennis Public Theatre
In this DownHome/Up Close Segment, we visit with Markus Baldwin, one of the Artistic Directors about the Ennis Public Theatre, about his experience in the role and what it means to provide theatrical entertainment to his local...
National Chocolate Milk Day / Google’s Birthday
National Chocolate Milk Day
September 27
An Irish physician named Sir Hans Sloane is the inventor of chocolate milk. He brought his chocolate milk recipe with him back to England from Jamaica, where it was manufactured and sold as...
DownHome/UpClose with Diane Lankford
Ami visits with Diane Lankford, who feeds the students of Ferris ISD through her charity organization.
https://youtu.be/YuGjGWD9Xq4
Keeping It Real With Kent Bush – Coach Todd...
Kent is joined by Midlothian ISD Coach Todd York to discuss why he chose to live in Midlothian, what attracts families to Midlothian, and the improvements coming to Midlothian ISD schools to address continued growth in the...
Memorial Day / National Artichoke Day
Memorial Day
May 30
Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day and was originally intended to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who had fallen in the American Civil War. Memorial Day was originally observed on May 30...
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