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Happy Black History Month, Exceed Families!
I hope you and your family are doing well. This month, we are excited about celebrating Black History Month at Exceed and look forward to honoring our past, celebrating our present (and presence), and paving the way for the future. I encourage you to take time each day this month to share with your scholar something about his/her family history -- I believe it is important to know where we come from so that we can grow into the best version of ourselves. We each have a story, and your family's unique story is not something we can teach at school, so be certain to teach your scholar his/her family history as we celebrate a rich culture this month.
I look forward to seeing you at my next Coffee and Conversation on Wednesday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. via my Zoom link here.
Thank you for choosing Exceed Lower. It is a privilege to serve you and your family!
Let's RISE!
Principal George
(347) 609-3918
Schoolwide Updates
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Reopening in 2021
Reopening in 2021
As communicated prior to Winter Break, our reopening has been delayed until later in 2021.
We will communicate at least 3 weeks ahead when we know the confirmed reopening date.
When we return, any scholar or staff member who is in-person will be required to have a negative COVID-19 test. Proof of a test taken elsewhere will be accepted and we will also offer on-site testing at least once per week. More info to come!
Enrollment for 2021-22
Enrollment for 2021-22
Believe it or not, we are getting ready to start welcoming families for the 2021-22 school year!
If you have a child in your family who will be 5 years old or older by December 31, 2021, they can enroll at Exceed for the upcoming school year!
Do you know any families that would love Exceed? You can Refer a Friend and be entered in a raffle to win some great prizes!
The lottery is open now and families can visit explore.schoolmint.net to submit an application. Applications close on April 1, 2021!
SY21-22 Enrollment - Refer a Friend Flyer.pdf
Upcoming Events: Save the Dates!
Upcoming Events: Save the Dates!
Wednesday, 2/10: Family-Teacher Conferences (12-8 p.m.)
Friday, 2/12: Half Day
Monday, 2/15-Monday, 2/22: February Break (NO SCHOOL)
Want to know what's taking place in your scholar's grade band or find resources you can use at home to help your scholar? Please view our instructional updates pages below.
Exceed Event Flyers and Community Events
Exceed Event Flyers and Community Events
Exceed Celebrates Black History Month
Exceed Celebrates Black History Month
About Black History Month
February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to this country. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme.
The Black History Month 2021 theme, “Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity” explores the African diaspora, and the spread of Black families across the United States.
Resources
Celebrating Black History Month at Home
15 Books to Read During Black History Month (adults)
24 Books to Read During Black History Month (Kids)
Art by Elaine Dungill
Black History Facts
The NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909, the centennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
In the field of entertainment, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, holds the most number of Grammy Awards won in year with eight. Beyonce, his female counterpart, holds six.
In 2008, Jamaican Usain Bolt became the first man to set three world records in a single Olympic Games
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives. She was elected in 1968 and represented the state of New York. She broke ground again four years later in 1972 when she was the first major-party African American candidate and the first female candidate for president of the United States.
Cathay Williams was the one and only female Buffalo Soldier, posing as a man named William Cathay to enlist in the 38th Infantry in 1866. She served for two years before a doctor discovered that she was a woman, leading to her discharge.
Lincoln University in Pennsylvania is the first institution of higher education founded for African-Americans. It paved the way for the 104 other historically Black colleges, which have produced distinguished alums like Thurgood Marshall, Spike Lee, and Oprah.
The hairbrush, lawnmower, cellphone, refrigerator, and the air conditioner are some inventions created by African-Americans.
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