Donald Eismann News

June 16, 2023

Celebrating Juneteenth

The nineteenth day of June, recognized as Juneteenth, is a day of remembrance for the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom, more than two years after the emancipation proclamation was issued. Juneteenth has been designated as a federal and state holiday. This year, classrooms across the district will be recognizing Juneteenth on either Friday, June 17, or Monday, June 20. Here are some resources for families to learn more about Juneteenth.

Juneteenth: All About the Holidays is a short PBS video that offers an introduction to younger students
Juneteenth - A Celebration of Resilience is a website from the Smithsonian with a variety of resources
What is Juneteenth? This overview of the holiday from the History Channel offers facts and a short video with links to many other related topics

Next week...

Monday, June 19 - No School - Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 20 - Normal day 9:00- 3:45 pm 5th grade promotion 1:30 pm (gym)

Wednesday June 21 - Normal day 9:00 - 3:45 pm

Thursday, June 22 - Last Day of School - Early Release at 12:15

Field Day!

Thank you to our wonderful PTA, parent volunteers and staff for a fun filled field day! Our students had a great day celebrating the end of the year with fun team building activities.

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Variety Show

Wow, we have so much talent at DEE! Thank you to the brave participants who performed acts ranging from playing the piano to performing a skit. Next year we have big plans to expand this fantastic event!