Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15th to honor “the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries” (www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/).
#YouMatter
Coming back to campus and being together as a community is what we have been hoping and waiting for, but switching our routine around can be stressful, even when it means getting us back to the place we most want to be. Managing our stress and our overall wellness is the key to having a healthy school year.
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“…We recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across our Nation. In the midst of a difficult year of pain and fear, we reflect on the tradition of leadership, resilience, and courage shown by AANHPI communities, and recommit to the struggle for AANHPI equity.” – President Biden
Did you hear the one about National Humor Month?
April is National Humor Month, and boy, do we need that! This has been one heck of a year, and sometimes, when the chips are down, a good laugh is just what we need to restore our spirits. Laughter doesn’t just boost our mental and emotional well being! It also can be a boost to our physical selves.
Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
We post this week for Women’s History Month with a shout out to the women of Serra who make our corner of the world go round. From our teachers and staff, to our administrators, volunteers and Madres, we appreciate your brilliance, kindness, compassion and the leadership roles that you play in our community. We salute you!
Skip the straw!
By skipping the straw with our beverages at restaurants and take out establishments, not just this Friday, February 26th, but every day, we can make a dent in the potential additions to these piles of plastics which will make our oceans a healthier place for the creatures who live there.
National Chili Day!
February 25th is National Chili Day, so let’s celebrate with a bit of chili history, a few recipes and a dash of controversy.