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SUMMARY:National Foster Day
DESCRIPTION:We are raising our voices on the first Tuesday in May to celebrate National Foster Day and encourage everyone to wear blue in support for foster youth in the U.S. \n\n\n \n#FOSTERCAREBLUE\nAs we kick off Foster Care Month\, we are providing the platform to help repair a system that is plagued with shortages nationwide. National Foster Care Day shines a badly needed light on the foster care system. There is a nationwide shortage of foster parents. In addition\, stipends provided to foster care parents do no cover the essentials of a growing child. \nEvery 2 minutes\, a new child is placed within the foster care system. Currently\, there are over 400\,000 children in the system at any given time. Many youth enter the foster care system with little to no belongings. Sadly\, many of these kids have also suffered the effects of abuse\, poverty\, neglect\, or even the death of their loved ones. The need for support services\, essential items\, and foster parents is high. Foster children have an uphill battle with startling statistics to overcome and need the support of our communities across the country. \nFoster Care Statistics\n\nAround 250\,00 children enter foster care each year.\nOnly 50% of youth in foster care graduate high school.\nFoster children suffer PTSD at more than twice the rate of U.S. war veterans.\nOne out of five foster children experience homelessness within 1 year of aging out of care.\nOne-third of young women in foster care are pregnant or parenting by the age of 17 or 18.\nMore than 70% of inmates incarcerated were in the foster care system at one point.\nStipends do not cover the essentials of a growing child.\n\n\n\n \nWhen you volunteer to become a court appointed special advocate or foster care parent you receive specialized training. You are not just providing a home for the child\, you are a representative providing a safe haven for abused and neglected children. \nNationwide\, there is a shortage of licensed foster homes. In the U.S. alone\, more than 100\,000 children waiting for a family to call home. Organizations like Ticket to Dream and Project Blue will help guide you on your journey to become a foster parent. Together\, you will make a difference to help foster children heal and grow to their full potential. \nRAISE AWARENESS\n\nVolunteer for your local foster care nonprofit to raise funding.\nOpen your hope to a foster child by becoming a foster parent.\nShare this page to increase awareness and interest in the foster care system.\nWear blue to show support for foster care youth.\nShare your stories about foster care using #FosterCareBlue on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Teacher Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:National Teacher Appreciation Day is on the Tuesday during first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. We are using this National Day to say thank you to all teachers for their time and dedication to educate our children. \n\n\n \n#TEACHERAPPRECIATIONDAY\nNational Teacher Appreciation Day is also known as National Teacher Day. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day “as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.” \nTeachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. These kind\, patient\, hard-working\, dedicated\, and understanding professionals help mold our children and guide them in positive directions. We entrust our children with teachers during the school year and they play a pivotal role in their lives daily. \nNo matter where we are in life\, a teacher influenced us. They continue to impact our lives every day\, too! When we meet new employees with a wealth of skills and abilities\, know a teacher helped shaped them. Every new business owner\, doctor\, engineer\, or nurse can name a teacher who inspired them. Every one of us has at least one teacher in mind who encouraged and motivated us during our education. Take the time today to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers you know. Take a moment and reflect on the teachers in your life. \n\n\n \nSHOW A TEACHER GRATITUDE\n\nRefill classroom supplies. Many teachers stock their classrooms with the supplies they need to effectively teach. However\, many teacher buy supplies out of their own pockets. Replenishing crayons\, pencils\, or construction paper is a small token of appreciation for a teacher.\nWrite a letter showing your support for your child’s favorite teacher. Kind words are a small way to encourage a teacher by reminding them the impact they are making in the lives of students.\nVolunteering at your school is a way to give teachers a much needed break. Every day\, schools rely on parent support for many programs to succeed. For instance\, volunteering to be a cross-walker before and after school or a playground monitor relieves a teacher from those duties.\nUse #TeacherAppreciationDay or #NationalTeachersDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Cartoonists Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed on May 5th each year\, National Cartoonists day honors all those creative ink-stained artists\, past and present\, and the fascinating pieces they have created. Throughout the years\, their talents bring humor\, entertainment into our lives while provoking thought and debate\, too. \n#NationalCartoonistsDay\nAmerican comic strip writer and artist\, Richard Outcault (January 14\, 1863 – September 25\, 1928) is considered the inventor of the modern comic strip.  At 15 years of age\, he studied for three years at the McMicken University’s School of Design in Cincinnati. Outcault created the comic strips The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown. \nOutcault was a 2008 Judges’ Choice inductee into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame. \nOn Sunday\, May 5\, 1895\, the readers of the New York World discovered an exciting new addition in their morning paper. On the pages\, they found Outcault’s full-color drawings featuring a big-eared\, barefoot little boy with a mischievous grin. The first color installment of the cartoon called Hogan’s Alley would later become known as The Yellow Kid and was the first commercially successful cartoon icon. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CARTOONIST DAY\nAre you a cartoonist? Share your work with the world. Give a shout-out to your favorite cartoonist. Enjoy your favorite cartoon and use #NationalCartoonistsDay to post on social media. \nEducators and families\, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects designed to #CelebrateEveryDay! \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Astronaut Day
DESCRIPTION:National Astronaut Day on May 5th each year celebrates Astronauts as true heroes. The day’s mission is to inspire ALL to “reach for the stars” by sharing “out of this world” Astronaut stories and experiences. \n#NationalAstronautDay\nOn May 5th\, 1961\, Astronaut Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first American in space aboard the Freedom 7 Space capsule. The brief suborbital flight lasted 15 minutes and reached a height of 116 miles into the atmosphere. It was a milestone achievement and a trailblazing example of heroic bravery. This adventurous spirit is the essence of what National Astronaut Day is all about.\nBy sharing the incredible stories\, experiences\, and perspectives of actual Astronauts\, the mission of National Astronaut Day inspires us ALL to follow our dreams. The day includes both future Astronauts and those who seek to keep their feet on the ground! \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL ASTRONAUT DAY\nPut on your space suit and practice your moonwalk. Are you ready for zero gravity? If not\, just experience a little of the excitement of space. Learn about the history of space flight. Read about astronaut training or the biographies of astronauts. Some biographies to read include: \n\nSally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space by Lynn Sherr\nTwo Sides of the Mood: Our Story of the Cold War Space Race by Alexei Leonov and David Scott\nChasing Space: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit\, Grace and Second Chances by Leland D. Melvin\nFind where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life by Mae C. Jemison\n\nAlso\, watch a documentary or learn more about the International Space Station. While you are being inspired\, be sure to invite someone to share the experience with you! \nVisit the Official Website: www.NationalAstronautDay.com \nShare your favorite Astronaut stories. Use #WeBelieveInAstronauts & #NationalAstronautDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Cinco De Mayo's Day
DESCRIPTION:Cinco De Mayo’s deeply rooted history in the Franco-Mexican War influenced Mexican-Mexican American communities in the early years of the American Civil War. In the early 1860s\, as the Civil War erupted\, these communities took up the banner of the Cinco De Mayo celebration as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy. Today\, in the United States\, Americans celebrate Mexican-American heritage and pride annually on May 5th. \n#CincodeMayo\nCinco de Mayo is Spanish for “fifth of May.” \nOn June 7\, 2005\, the United States Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution. The resolution invited the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities. \nAccording to José Alamillo\, professor of ethnic studies at Washington State University in Pullman\, a 2006 study found more than 150 official events celebrating the day. \nCelebrations surrounding the observance in the United States take on a significance beyond that in Mexico. They include displaying of banners and events highlighting Mexican culture\, music\, and regional dancing. School districts also hold special events to educate students about its historical significance. In the U.S.\, commercial interests the day by celebrating Mexican products and services with an emphasis on beverages\, food\, and music. \nHOW TO OBSERVE CINCO DE MAYO\nCelebrate Mexican heritage\, culture\, and history. Explore foods and traditions\, music\, and cinema. Immerse yourself in the language and discover new connections. Uncover long lost history and share your treasures. Share your Mexican heritage and use #CincodeMayo to post on social media. \nTry these recipes to spice up your celebration: \nMexican Bean and Chicken Dip\nMexican Beef & Bean Dip \nSource Link
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