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Hispanic-American Heritage Month 2011
Heritage, Diversity, Integrity and Honor.
September 15 - October 15 |
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Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. In 1974 President Gerald Ford issued a Presidential Proclamation extending Hispanic Heritage Week into a month-long observation. |
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Laura Corzo Hispanic Teacher of the Year 2011. Click here to read full article |
| Hispanic Heritage Events in Palm Beach County | |
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School District of Palm Beach County Calendar of Events 2011 |
| Palm Beach County Library System Calendar of Events - Dreams and Stories: Celebrating Our Hispanic Heritage | |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Festival | |
School Board recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month with a Proclamation |
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Left to right: Board member, Karen M. Brill; PBC Outreach Librarian, Marjorie Lear; International Spanish Academy students from Okeeheelee Middle; Board member, Jenny Prior Brown; Board member, Marcia Andrews. |
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Activities for parents, students and teachers |
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Honoring Hispanic-American Alumni of Palm Beach County Read about Hispanic students that have graduated from Palm Beach County Schools and currently have successful careers or attend universities around the country. |
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Hispanic Heritage Month Jeopardy Game |
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Hispanic Heritage Month Famous Calendar 2011 During your morning or afternoon announcements read about a notable Hispanic each day during the Hispanic Heritage Month. |
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Recommended reading list by the Florida Department of Education This recommended reading list provides a variety of suggested books by grade level for children of all ages, as well as a selection of suggested books for adult reading. |
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Read biographies about famous Hispanics in the United States. |
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Facts about the Hispanic population in the United States. |
| Sun-Sentinel's News in Education classroom lessons and activities | |
| Instructional Resources for Teachers provided by the Palm Beach Post | |
| Recipes for Celebration! Healthy recipes and activities provided by Pollo Tropical | |
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Classroom lessons related to Hispanic Heritage Month. |
| Social Studies ( K - 5th grade) |
| Social Studies (6th - 8th grade) |
| Social Studies (9th - 12th grade) |
| Language Arts (K - 5th grade) |
| Language Arts (6th - 8th grade) |
| Language Arts (9th - 12th grade) |
| Science and Math (K - 5th) |
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