Juneteenth - post

June 19th Is Special Because...

A Little Bit of History

June 19th is an extra special day... We will celebrate Father's Day and the newest federal holiday, Juneteenth. This double importance especially in light of events over the last several years.

We celebrate the importance of fathers in a child's life and we celebrate the official end to slavery and the richness of our country's diversity and culture.

• Is Juneteenth a federal holiday in the U.S.? (usafedalholidays.com)
• Encyclopedia Britannica - History, Meaning, and Importance of Juneteenth (www.britannica.com)

Expand Your Horizons

H&H has been working with MSDE to develop classes that would grow everyone's knowledge base on diversity and equity. Check out some our newer classes.

• One World, Many Cultures! (ZOOM)
• Strength in Differences: Cultural Diversity (ONLINE)
• Quality Care...Supporting Families with Integrity (ZOOM)

Shared Traditions

Summer is a time for cookouts. Both Juneteenth and Father's Day have a tradition of cookouts with family and friends. And, there is no better way to celebrate a summer holiday than a picnic! It is an awesome way for families to share time and learn dad's secret recipe or to try a new recipe that dad wants to try. H&H is a strong proponent of time spent with dads and good nutrition. We have several classes that can help you encourage good nutrition in your students' families.

• Health & Nutrition (ZOOM)
• On My Plate: Children's Nutrition (ONLINE)
• The First Year: Feeding Infants (ONLINE)

*Archived from H&H's Constant Contact Newsletters [6.6.2022]