Windsor is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The school was built in 1957. There will be an all-school assembly on Friday. We are collecting canned goods for the food pantry. Each class is hoping to donate 50 cans. We are also participating in the Rebound Ball program. Children donate used balls, which are then deflated, packed and shipped to children that have no toys. They have a piece of paper for their entertainment. Next week we have parent/teacher conferences on Monday and Tuesday.
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November. It is a national holiday. Sarah Hale petioned Abraham Lincoln in 1868 to have it become a national holiday, previously it was up to each state. Most families celebrate by having turkey, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and pie. Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird for the United States. The Bald Eagle was chosen since it is only found in North America. The Bald Eagle was endangered. This summer on June 28th, it was taken off the endangered list and moved to protected status. There had been 400 nesting pairs in the entire US and now there are over 1,200 pairs.
