Lafayette schools participate in black history month

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February 14, 2013

Lafayette schools participate in black history month

Joyce Marie Taylor Suwannee Democrat The Suwannee Democrat Thu Feb 14, 2013, 11:26 AM EST

Mayo — Lafayette County Elementary (LES) and High School (LHS) have many activities planned for Black History Month, according to Superintendent of Schools Robby Edwards who provided an overview of the curriculum.

Since 1976 the month of February has been designated Black History Month to pay tribute to generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society, as noted on the website for the Library of Congress.

Prior to 1976, Negro History Week was first celebrated in February, 1926. After the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s, the celebration expanded to encompass the entire month of February.

LES Principal Gina Hart advised that her students will be participating in Reader's Theater during Reading Club, which focuses on famous African Americans. The fifth grade classes have their own project, whereby they will pick a famous African American and complete a report, as well as a visual presentation.

Additionally, students will read stories about famous African Americans, African Folktales, and utilize the National Geographic interactive underground railroad.

The Kindergarten classes will be reading many books during Black History Month about famous black Americans.

“We will do activities that go with our books,” said Hart. “We started this month with activities and books about Martin Luther King, Jr. and will continue into February.”

LHS students will also be participating in numerous activities during Black History Month.

The Social Studies Department will have students research and give written and/or oral presentations on individuals who played a vital role in black history. Student work will be displayed on bulletin boards in the hallways and in classrooms.

In the English Department, students will memorize and orally present to classmates parts of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech, along with other literary works from African American authors.

“They read different works of famous black authors and poets,” said Principal Stewart Hancock. “They will learn the different works of literature etc. of the Harlem Renaissance.”

Reading/writing classes will participate in state led SA contests.

“Periodicals we receive will have articles recognizing Black History Month,” Stewart continued. “Teachers were quick to point out that students are exposed to literature, poems, and events involving famous African Americans throughout our curriculum, not just during Black History Month.”

Last, but not least, chorus class will be choosing specific music and songs from black history to learn and perform for their student body.

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