For today's black history fact, we dive into the life of the Harlem renaissance figure Augusta savage and how she made her mark on U.S. history. Born in Jacksonville on February 29th, 1892, she nurtured her love for the arts in high school and later moved to New York in 1921 to pursue it further. Upon being admitted to the cooper union, a scholarship-based school, she began her career in which she would gain recognition as a sculptor, teacher, and civil rights activist. She worked with the NAACP to depict African Americans in a more humane and neutral light, opposing harmful stereotypes that polluted the media. After speaking out against discrimination in French universities, winning the Otto Khan Award, and studying at a leading arts school in Paris she returned to the U.S. in 1931 to open an art studio and teach and fight to keep the arts alive during the great depression. "I have created nothing really beautiful, really lasting, but if I can inspire one of these youngsters to develop the talent I know they possess, then my monument will be in their work."- Augusta savage
On February 18th, we’re showing our members a little extra appreciation with a Member Appreciation Cupcake Giveaway! Not a member yet? Open a VyStar account on or before 2/18, and you can stop by the branch to claim your free cupcake too! All you need is your social security number and $5 to open your account.
Valentine's Day Candygrams are now on sale! Candygrams are $1 each, and you can purchase them during all three lunches every day this week. Candygrams will be delivered during 8th period on Friday, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Contact Ms. Glynn with any questions.
Wolfson Origami Club is hosting a raffle for a 25 dollar amazon gift card from February 2nd to February 27th. To enter, simply fold a paper crane following directions from the flyers posted in teams or in every ELA classroom, or by following the club instagram @wolfsonorigamiclub, then write your name and student number on the wing, and leave it in one of the drop bags in every ELA classroom.
SGA and Wolfson Miracle Network are collecting donations for this year’s pop-up thrift shop! Please bring any new or gently-used items to Ms. Glynn’s room (room 5) by the end of February. Check out our Instagram post for more information regarding the type of items we are accepting. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Glynn or Avalon Miller.