Brief Message From the Principal

Dear Bulldog Community,

Take the January Check-in Poll!
Unique Calendar Days of the Month.
Here's the lunch menu for the Month.
Check out Project Wisdom!
Check out the Bulldog Bests!
Note the upcoming Events on your calendars.
Review the reminders in the final section of the newsletter.

Mrs. Hostetler

🔬 January Science Fun Facts

❄️ Cold air is denser than warm air, which is why sounds can travel farther in winter—you might hear voices or whistles more clearly on chilly January mornings.
🧪 January skies are often clearer because cold air holds less moisture, making it one of the best months for stargazing in many places.
🌡 Snow isn’t always white—under certain conditions it can appear blue, pink, or even orange due to light reflection or tiny particles in the air.

📜 January History Fun Facts

🏛January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, symbolizing looking back at the past year and forward to the new one.

📅 History Fun Fact:
The modern New Year celebration on January 1 dates back over 2,000 years to ancient Rome, when leaders wanted a fresh start for government and goals.
🇺🇸 History Fun Fact:
January is when many important U.S. traditions happen, including presidential inaugurations, which represent leadership and new beginnings.

🏀 January Sports Fun Facts

🏈 Sports Fun Fact: January is one of the busiest sports months, featuring NFL playoffs, college basketball conference play, and the heart of the wrestling season.
🏀 Sports Fun Fact:
Basketball was invented as a winter sport so athletes could stay active indoors—making January peak basketball season in schools.
⛷ Sports Fun Fact:
Cold temperatures actually help outdoor winter sports because snow and ice perform best below freezing, making January ideal for winter competitions.

📚 January Fun Fact:
Studies show students often experience a motivation boost in January because the brain likes “fresh start” moments—perfect timing for new goals and routines.