Weekly Calendar

September 7 - 11, 2009 Mrs. Fuhrman, History 8

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Monday	***NO SCHOOL*** Labor Day Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday. http://www.dol.gov/OPA/ABOUTDOL/LABORDAY.HTM (The United States Department of Labor)
Tuesday	In Class: Organize Spiral Begin Personal Timeline Homework: Review State Abbreviations (back cover of agenda)
Wednesday	In Class: Finish Personal Timeline President Obama’s Speech to our nation’s students Homework: __ State & discuss your educational goals
Thursday	In class: 50 States Map Homework: __ Study for next Tuesday’s 50 States Map Test (know Location, & Abbreviation)
Friday	In class: Remembering 9/11/2001 Homework: __ Study for next Tuesday’s 50 States Map Test (know Location, & Abbreviation) __ Extra-Credit Reading

Upcoming: 50 States Map Test next Tuesday.