Samuel Kennedy Elementary School

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. was a pilot, officer and administrator who became the first African American general in the U.S. Air Force. His father, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. was the first African American to become a general in any branch of the U.S. military. During World War II, he organized the first entirely African American air unit known as the Tuskegee Airmen. By the end of the war he had flown 60 combat missions. He also helped plan the first desegregation of the Air Force in 1948. He retired from the military in 1970 but continued to work for the government to help improve transportation for Americans. Enjoy this readaloud about the Tuskegee Airmen called Wind Flyers (written by Angela Davis, illustrated by Loren Long) : https://video.link/w/lyfVb

Happy belated birthday John Lewis! John Lewis was an American civil rights leader and politician. Mr. Lewis was inspired by the words and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was one of the organizers of the March on Washington in 1963. In 1965 Lewis led more than 600 peaceful protestors across a bridge in Selma, Alabama. The protestors were attacked by police officers. This tragic event helped pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965., which made it illegal to prevent African Americans from voting. Lewis served in the United States Congress for more than 30 years, and made it his life to fight for equal rights for all Americans. Thank you John Lewis! Enjoy this readaloud called "Preaching to The Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis by Jabari Asim and Illustrated by E.B. Lewis https://video.link/w/iKtUb

This week the City of Sacramento approved over $30 million in rent and utility assistance! Combined with County funding there will over $90 million available. Applications open on Feb 25th. Go to http://shra.org/sera

On this day in 1942, FDR signed Executive Order 9066, leading to the forced removal and internment of Japanese Americans. Elk Grove Unified takes this opportunity to pause and recognize the significance of February 19 as the Day of Remembrance. To learn more, visit https://jacl.org/events/day-of-remembrance #DayOfRemembrance

Here are your Paw Print shoutouts for the week of Feb 8-12!

Way to go, Cougars! Thanks Lially, Mrs Brown and Kylie for showing how it’s done!

Our school is drug free! Way to show Cougar Pride, Cheyanne and Ms. Lum! Share your pics!

Turn your back on drugs! It’s Backwards Day! Thank you Kylie and Mr. Rede for showing us how it’s done! Send us your pics!

Thank you Luis and Kylie! Your futures are soooo bright!!

Happy Red Ribbon Week! Follow Your Dreams! It’s Pajama Day! Thank you Kylie for sharing your Rocklin’ PJs! Send us your pics!

Good morning Cougars! Here are your Monday announcements. We will do a special Paw Prints video and share it later!

Good morning Cougars! Here are your Monday announcements!

More responsible students! Chanthoeun, Chandnary and Jocelyn!

Thank you Lima for sharing how RESPONSIBLE you are! Share your photos !

October’s Character Ed Theme is I am Responsible! Send us pics of all the ways you’re responsible - for yourself, your family, and your community! October is also National Bullying Prevention month! Kind words and kind actions will help our community stay safe and healthy!

Good morning, Cougars! Here are your Monday announcements. Welcome back Track C! October's character Ed theme is: I am RESPONSIBLE!

4th grade Cougar Pride! Tracks A, B, and D representing! We welcome back Track C on Monday!

Good morning! Happy faces from Ms. Desjarlais’ class! Spreading flower power! Happy Wednesday, Cougars!