Barton Junior High School

Hispanic Heritage Month originally began as Hispanic Heritage Week that was sponsored by Mexican American Rep. Edward R. Roybal. Two decades later, it was extended to a month long celebration, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. The significance of September 15th is that it is the anniversary of a town in Mexico that launched that country's war for independence from Spain, even though they celebrate officially on the 16th. Other countries that celebrate their independence on this day are the Central American nations of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. In South America, Chile has their independence day on September 18th. This month aims at honoring how various Hispanic peoples have shaped and aided in the advancement of the United States.

The 2023 Varsity Girls Track team won the state championship for the second year in a row; these are the only two girls track state championships in the school's history. The girls have raised $7500 towards the $10,800 needed for their state championship rings. Please consider sponsoring or donating towards the team's ring fund so we can commemorate their awesome season!

For more information, please contact Coach John Koonce at john.koonce@esd-15.org!

DUE SEPTEMBER 22ND

Help Northwest celebrate the Holidays and promote Autism Awareness! This shirt will feature the design below and "El Dorado School District" on the sleeve. Funds will go in the NW Student Activities Account to benefit all students with a percentage designated specifically for our students with autism.

$20 each forest green t-shirt

$30 for gray sweatshirt

Orders and money due by Friday, September 29.

Cash or Check made out to Northwest Elementary

Cashapp: $odom0353

Paypal: Wendy.Strickland@esd-15.org

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