Today is Monday, May 22. On this day in history, in 1960, the Great Chilean Earthquake, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, occurred. Now, let's move on to today's announcements. We have the Edulastic Common Formative Assessment number 3 for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. Also, there will be Renaissance Standardized Testing for Reading Achievement for grades 6 through 12.

Moving on to Tuesday, May 23. On this day in history, in 1934, infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed and killed by police. For today's announcements, we have the Edulastic Common Formative Assessment number 3 for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. Renaissance Standardized Testing for Reading Achievement for grades 6 through 12 will be conducted. The Virtual College Center will be open at 6:00pm. There will also be a Green Schools for All Community Meeting at 12:30pm.

Next is Wednesday, May 24. On this day in history, in 1844, Samuel Morse sent the first telegraphic message. Today's announcements include the Edulastic Common Formative Assessment number 3 for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. Renaissance Standardized Testing for Reading Achievement for grades 6 through 12 will be conducted. The Coding Club meeting will be at 12:15 pm. Also, at 3:00 pm, there will be a PASS, Session 2 for English. Lastly, there will be a Green Schools for All Community Meeting.

Thursday, May 25 is next. On this day in history, in 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced his goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Today's announcements include the Edulastic Common Formative Assessment number 3 for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. Renaissance Standardized Testing for Reading Achievement for grades 6 through 12 will be conducted. The Virtual College Center will be open at 12:30pm. There will also be a Green Schools for All Community Meeting at 6:00pm.

Finally, we have Friday, May 26. Today's announcements include the Edulastic Common Formative Assessment number 3 for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. Renaissance Standardized Testing for Reading Achievement for grades 6 through 12 will be conducted.

That concludes the announcements for the week

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Monday, May 15th:

Today in 1940, the first McDonald's restaurant opened in San Bernardino, California. On our school agenda, there will be a DIBELS E.O.Y. assessment for students from transitional kindergarten through 5th grade. Additionally, at 3:00 pm, we will conduct the PASS (Session 2) for English.

Tuesday, May 16th:

On this day in 1866, the U.S. Congress eliminated the half-dime coin and replaced it with the five-cent piece, or "nickel". The DIBELS E.O.Y. assessment will continue for TK-5th-grade students. At 12:30 pm, the Virtual College Center will be open for students.

Wednesday, May 17th:

Today in 1954, the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, ending racial segregation in public schools. The DIBELS E.O.Y. assessment for TK-5 will proceed. At 12:15 pm, the Coding Club will meet. Then at 3:00 pm, we will have the PASS (Session 2) for English.

Thursday, May 18th:

On this day in 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington State. The Black Student Union will be meeting today. The DIBELS E.O.Y. assessment for TK-5 continues. The Virtual College Center will be open at 12:30 pm for students.

Friday, May 19th:

On this day in 1845, Sir John Franklin and his crew departed from Greenhithe, England, on their ill-fated Arctic expedition. The voyage would result in one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the history of exploration. Today, we will continue the DIBELS E.O.Y. assessment for TK-5 students. At 1:00pm, the Virtual Academy College will take place. Let's make it a day of learning and discovery!

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Good morning, CSVA! It's a great day to be a Tiger! Today is Monday, May 8, and it's the start of Teacher Appreciation Week. So make sure to give your teachers a big thank you for all their hard work.

Now, let's talk about some important dates in history. On this day in 1886, Coca-Cola was first sold to the public. And in 1945, Germany officially surrendered, bringing an end to World War II in Europe.

But that's not all we have going on today. We also have some exciting events happening at school. TK through 5th-grade students will be taking their DIBELS EOY assessment. 

Don't forget, we also have an 8th-grade assembly at 9:00 am, followed by the CSVA Red Carpet Event at 10:00 am. And at 3:00 pm, we have a special assembly for our 5th graders.

Moving on to Tuesday, May 9, we have AP Lang testing for our high school students. TK through 5th-grade students will be taking their DIBELS EOY assessment at 12:30 pm. And we'll also have a Virtual College Center session.

On Wednesday, May 10, our TK through 5th-grade students will continue taking their DIBELS EOY assessment. Our Coding Club will be meeting at 3:00 pm. On this day in 1869, the First Transcontinental Railroad was completed in the United States, linking the eastern and western coasts of the country by rail.

Moving on to Thursday, May 11, we have Blue Periods H, 1, 2, and 3 for our 6th through 12th-grade students. And our TK through 5th-grade students will be taking their DIBELS EOY assessment at 12:30 pm. Plus, we'll have another Virtual College Center session. On this day in 1934, a severe dust storm caused the Great Plains region of the United States to be nicknamed the "Dust Bowl."

And last but not least, on Friday, May 12, our TK through 5th-grade students will continue taking their DIBELS EOY assessment. Plus, we have a special event for our seniors: Senior Signing Day at 1:00 pm. And we'll also have another Virtual Academy College session.

That's all for today, Tigers. Have a fantastic week!

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https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day