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Sunday 19 February 2012

PRESIDENTS’ DAY


Presidents' Day, officially known as Washington’s Birthday, is observed on the third Monday of February. But many Americans believe that this holiday is now called “Presidents’ Day”, in honor of both Presidents Washington and Lincoln, whose birthdays are Feb. 22nd and Feb. 12th, respectively.

In 2012, Washington's Birthday falls on Monday, February 20th.

GEORGE WASHINGTON


George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732, in Virginia. His parents were Augustine and Mary Washington. George grew up on a plantation in Virginia. He had seven brothers and sisters.

Young George’s father taught him at home. He was a good student. When he was sixteen, he started to work as a land surveyor, a person who measures land. When he was in his twenties, he joined the army. He was a commander during the American Revolution.
After the Revolution, he was elected as the first President of the United States. As the first president, he was responsible for a lot of decisions about how presidents should act and what they should do.

George Washington is sometimes called the “Father of His Country.” His birthday is celebrated in February. The Washington Monument was built to honor him, and his face is carved in Mount Rushmore. Washington, D.C. and Washington state are named after him. His picture is on the dollar bill and the quarter.



George Washington was the military leader of the American Revolution and the first president of the United States of America. He took his oath of office as the President of the United States on April 30th, 1789.

The birthday of George Washington has been a legal holiday since 1885. It was originally celebrated each February 22nd. In 1968, legislation (HR 15951) was enacted that affected several federal holidays. One of these was Washington's Birthday, the observation of which was shifted to the third Monday in February each year whether or not it fell on the 22nd. This act was designed to simplify the yearly calendar of holidays.


In 1971 President Richard Nixon proclaimed the third Monday of February to be a federal holiday. Although popularly known as Presidents’ Day, according to federal law it is the official observance of Washington's Birthday. Because a number of states (but not the federal government) also officially celebrate the February 12th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, many Americans have come to believe -- incorrectly -- that the third Monday of February is a consolidated “Presidents’ Day” honoring both Washington and Lincoln, and indeed all U.S. presidents.

In 1976, Congress posthumously promoted Washington to the rank of six-star general of the armies, assuring that he would continue to outrank all other members of the military, now and in the future.

THE PRESIDENTS

WHITE HOUSE INTERACTIVE TOUR

UNITED STATES FLAG


Stripes and stars on

The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be forty-eight stars, white in a blue field.

Additional stars

On the admission of a new State into the Union one star shall be added to the union of the flag; and such addition shall take effect on the fourth day of July then next succeeding such admission.

COOKIES

GUESS, GUESS

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

GRUFFALO SONG

PEPPA PIG - SUN, SEA & SNOW

LEARN THE ALPHABET WITH PEPPA

SIMON'S CAT IN 'LUNCH BREAK'

SIMON DRAWS: SIMON'S CAT

MAGICAL CAPITALS

IN A DARK, DARK TOWN

Saturday 11 February 2012

BE MY VALENTINE! abcteach.com


February 14th is Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a day for romance and love. It is also a day for fun!

You see a lot of romantic symbols on Valentine’s Day. Some romantic symbols you may see include roses (because roses are thought to be a romantic flower), Cupid (a little boy who can make people fall in love with his special bow and arrow), and hearts.

Hearts are probably the most common Valentine’s Day symbol. People make pictures in the shape of a heart. People buy candles and balloons and many other things in the shape of a heart. You can even find candy in the shape of a heart!
On Valentine’s Day, people give cards and presents to each other. The cards are called valentines. Some people buy the cards. Other people make the cards. The presents might be something small and sweet or something big and dramatic. Some people get engaged (promise to marry each other) on Valentine’s Day.
Some schools have valentine parties. The students give each other valentines. They eat heart-shaped candy.

I LOVE YOU SONG

VALENTINE’S DAY

VALENTINE´S DAY

DO YOU LOVE ME? (NOW THAT I CAN DANCE)

CELINE DION - MY HEART WILL GO ON

VALENTINE’S DAY PUZZLE

VALENTINE’S DAY

FEBRUARY FUN

VALENTINE’S DAY PUZZLE

VALENTINE MATCHING GAME

CLASSES 3-4. NUMBERS

CLASS 4. ANIMAL MAKER

SIMON'S CAT IN 'CATNAP'

SIMON'S CAT 'SNOW BUSINESS'

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