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School Days

Special days, weeks, and months that offer "teachable moments," natural opportunities to celebrate life and share wisdom with our students.

Simply click on the name of the month you need. Bookmark this page and look for upcoming months to be added as the year progresses.

September
Grandparents Day, Labor Day, Autumn Starts, and more!

August
Friendship Day, Aviation Day, Women's Equality Day, and more!


Independence Day, Amelia Earhart's Birthday, and more!

June
Father's Day, Eric Carle's Birthday, the Summer Solstice, and more!

May
Mother's Day, National Teacher Appreciation Week, Cinco de Mayo, and more!

April
National Poetry Month, April Fool's Day, International Children's Book Day, Passover, Easter, and more!

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