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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 Weather Observers Day
DESCRIPTION:National Weather Observers Day on May 4th provides a day for the people who enjoy watching and observing the weather. \n\n\n \n#WeatherObserversDay\nWeather observers often assist the National Weather Service as Storm Spotters. These hobbyists are valuable resources for communities.  This day is also an opportunity to get out and learn about a variety of weather phenomena\, the history of weather tracking\, and find about meteorological instruments. \nWhen is Skywarn Recognition Day? \nAround the world\, weather stations and weather spotters contribute to hundreds of thousands of observations a day. From land\, sea\, and sky\, these observations provide valuable information that helps predict weather and warn of impending storms. They also contribute to historical data that is studied and may help to better understand weather phenomena. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE WEATHER OBSERVERS DAY\nWhile you’re exploring the weather\, sign up for a weather spotters course. Learn how to identify different types of clouds\, shifting weather\, and prepare for types of weather in your climate. Use #WeatherObserversDay to post on social media. \nYou can also learn how to make your own barometer. It is easy to do with only a few items you likely have at home. We also created this weather chart you can download and print. Will you begin tracking the weather near you? \nVisit the National Day Calendar® Classroom for more ways to help your students to #CelebrateEveryDay! \nNATIONAL WEATHER OBSERVERS DAY HISTORY\nIn 1989\, Alan Brue\, who was a psychology major at State University of New York\, founded National Weather Observers Day on May 4th. The New York college senior created the day for weather enthusiasts and professionals to celebrate their love of weather. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Star Wars Day
DESCRIPTION:May the Fourth be with you each year on National Star Wars Day. Or is it\, “May the force be with you?” It all depends on whether you like using puns or not. \n\n\n \n#NationalStarWarsDay\nThousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the nation.  If you a fan\, then National Star Wars Day allows you to dress like your favorite character\, say your favorite lines from the series and catch a movie or read a book. \nStar Wars fans didn’t first introduce the often quoted phrase on May 4th. It was 1979\, and Britain elected the first female Prime Minister\, Margaret Thatcher. On May 4th\, the day she took office\, the Conservative Party placed an advertisement in The London Evening News\, which read\, “May the Fourth Be with You\, Maggie. Congratulations.” \n\n\n\n \nStar Wars creator\, George Lucas\, was asked during a 2005 interview on a German news TV channel to say the famous sentence “May the Force Be with You.”   Upon doing so\, the interpreter interpreted the sentence into German as Am4 Mai sind wir bei Ihnen (On May 4 we are with you). TV Total captured this and aired it on May 18\, 2005. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL STAR WARS DAY\n\nWear your Wookie costume.\nBring your lightsaber to school or the office.\nGreet people with “May The Fourth Be With You”.\nWatch some Star Wars films.\nPlay Star Wars trivia.\nMake some outer space snacks.\nUse #NationalStarWarsDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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