Dear 8th Grade Families,
Welcome to our March newsletter! I absolutely love March - not just because it's my birthday month (mark your calendars for March 4th!) but also because it's Women's History Month. This special time gives us the opportunity to honor and learn about the remarkable contributions women have made throughout history.
We'll continue celebrating Black history through our "classroom houses" activities, while expanding our focus to include the incredible achievements of women throughout history. This month, we'll be recognizing not only the important women in our personal lives—our mothers, grandmothers, and role models—but also the trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations.
Did you know? Women's History Month began as Women's History Week in 1982, before expanding to a month-long celebration in 1987. The month of March was chosen to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8th. Another fascinating fact: when women gained the right to vote in 1920, Jeannette Rankin had already been serving in Congress for nearly three years, elected in 1916—four years before women could even vote for her!
I'm excited to share all the wonderful learning experiences we have planned this month. Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming activities and projects!
Warmly,
Ms. Ernvall
