001It is a time to remember the cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Did you know there are about 54 million Hispanics and Latinos in the United States? That's a lot of people to celebrate. >> The idea to do so began as a week-long observance in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was extended to a full month 20 years later in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. September 15th is special because it is Independence Day for several Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico celebrates their independence one day later, while Chile and Bise honor theirs on September 18th and September 21st. In the US, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated with community festivals and educational events. Kids in school learn
002about famous people of Hispanic heritage like Elen Ooaha, the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut. Nancy Lopez, one of the greatest women golfers to ever play the game. Mexican-American Cesar Chavez, who worked to improve conditions for farm workers. Seo ooa, a Spanish-American Nobel Prize winner in medicine, and Ilana Ross Leighton, the first Hispanic woman and first Cubaname elected to the US Congress. What famous person of Hispanic or Latino descent would you like to meet? Welcome to the East Side Middle School morning news show. Please stand for the pledge. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> New show. I'm your host, Elena. Today is Wednesday, October 15th, and you'll be
003following an A1 advisory day schedule. Please stay tuned for our administrator. >> Everybody, and as you heard from Elena, today is an advisory group day. So, please make sure that you are in advisory getting ready to um do our second lesson of executive functioning. So, um I'll meet my advisory group up there very shortly. Uh, lots of activities going on in the building. So, just make sure you're checking the board to see what new clubs are happening after school and listening to announcements. All right, so I hope everybody has a wonderful day and I'll see you in the classrooms and out in the building. Attention all students who applied for the morning news club. Please check your Google classroom to see if you are admitted to the club. Our first meeting is Tuesday, October 21st
004after school in the teched wood shop. If you cannot make this meeting, please see Mr. grant as soon as possible. Attention fifth and sixth math students. This t the time to sign up for the junior math club has finally arrived. Any fifth and sixth grader who likes math enjoys the challenge of problem solving is welcome to join. This year the junior math club will be meeting on Tuesdays after school. Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 28th in Mr. Donahghue's room in the Seahawks Ka. Permission slips are now available in the cafeteria, the main office, from your KA math teacher, or from Mr. Donahghue, the club advisor. Space is limited to the first 25 students that apply, so get your permission slips in right away. Elm's boys soccer team powered past Clark L2. Jordan
005Rhoden scored six goals with Fiden adding one assist. came with Brandon Maurice, Max Sanders, Elijah Lim, Kashkin Kazuk, and Trey Akivo. Wait, Walt Browski provided a key spark on defense. We're excited to announce this year's Veterans Day essay competition. This is your chance to honor the brave men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms. Here's what you need to know. Essays are due Thursday, October 24th. Your essay should be typed in a Google doc no more than 250 words and shared with Shannon.go eastpublic schoolk12.org. The topic is honoring veterans through our actions. Think about the sacrifices veterans have made and explain how students like you can show gratitude through the choices you make every day by practicing our ELM's pillars of excellent leadership, mindfulness, and service. Social studies teachers will post
006the details in their Google classrooms, so be sure to check there for reminders. Up to three winners will be selected and notified by October 31st. Winners will have the honor of sharing their essay at our Veterans Day assembly on November 11th with their families invited to attend. Please stay tuned for Kinley with the Elms Lunchtime Report and ACU weather forecast. >> Welcome to the lunchtime report and ACU weather forecast. Today's lunch is build your own tacos. Tomorrow's lunch is chicken and cheese quesadillas. Today's weather is a high of 68 and sunny. Tomorrow's weather is a high of 56 and sunny. Now back to Elena in the studio. Miss Dan's lessons today are sixth grade percussion at 9:49, sixth grade euphoniums at 105, seventh and eighth grade trumpets at 135. Miss Wland lessons are unknown. This
007concludes the Elms Morning News Show. Have a whimsically wonderful Wednesday. city.