We are inspired by our Mount Vernon Community of students, families, and staff who are showing great resilience, determination, and creativity to stay connected with one another and to support student learning. Their efforts to continue to make Every Day Count during this unprecedented time are amazing!
Teaching & Learning staff are excited to share resources and ideas for staying connected and supporting student learning. Students are likely to hear from their classmates, teachers, and school sites with ways to stay engaged. Maintaining our sense of community supports our social-emotional health and will help each of us to remain engaged in learning. We hope you engage with and enjoy the ideas we post on our Every Day Counts! student learning blog. Stay tuned--we plan to begin posting on Monday, March 23rd!
Many of the resources we will be sharing are available to all students via the MV TECHSMART K-12 DIGITAL LITERACY site.
Today is Cinco de Mayo. Many people think that Cinco de Mayo is Independence Day in Mexico. Actually, Mexican Independence is celebrated on September 16th. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. Today Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and the many great contributions Mexicans have made throughout history. Learn more about Cinco de Mayo here.
Papel Picado is a type of folk art from Mexico. These bright banners can be created in much the same way as we cut out snow flakes. Celebrate Mexico and its traditions by creating your own Papel Picado as a colorful decoration.
Martha Thornburgh: Mount Vernon Schools Teaching and Learning
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