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ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS
Happy Wednesday, EAGLE NATION! Every day is a chance to begin again. Don't focus on the failures of yesterday; start today with positive thoughts and expectations. It's Wacky Wednesday for Spirit Week here at the Eagles Nest. On a bright note, Mr. Kirvin dressed up for today. He is wearing his Duke gear, which is perfect for Wacky Wednesday. I don't know what gets more whackier than that. We didn't have any athletic action last night, but the Elementary Winter Concert took place last night. Great job to all involved (teachers, staff, parents, & students), as it was a wonderful show. Again wanted to give a shout-out to the awesome halftime show on Monday night by our Cheerleaders and Elementary students who participated in the dance routine that they learned during the cheer clinic on Sunday. Great Job, Coaches and everyone! We are approaching the new moon phase, and the shortest day of the year is fast approaching.
Old Man Winter has brought us a little warmth and possible rain, and 50 degrees on Friday! Let's hope.
When fully grown, one apple tree will produce enough apples to make about 225 apple pies each year.
Remember, keep it classy, Eagle Nation!
Message from the Galway Youth Commission
The Galway Youth Commission has first-come, first-served, full-access individual day passes to the Fulton County YMCA for over the holiday break! Please pick up from the Galway Town Hall on Tuesday, December 16th, through Thursday, December 18th, between 7:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. If you can’t make it on those days and times, please text Samantha Price (518) 866-4360, and she can meet you.
Fun fact of the day: Leap years happen every four years. They occur when the calendar contains an extra day, February 29th. The next leap year will take place in 2028.
Did you know? Alzain Tareq of Bahrain was the youngest competitive swimmer in the world, debuting at just 10 years old!
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On this date in sports:
- In 1920, the AL voted to let spitball pitchers continue using it.
- In 1999, Ray Bourque became just the 3rd player in NHL history to score 1,100 assists.
Today is National Maple Syrup Day!!!!!
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***Some Reminders!!!!***
- 12/21 - Winter Begins
- 12/20 - 01/04 - Holiday Recess
- 12/24 - Christmas Eve
- 12/25 - Christmas
- 12/31 - New Year's Eve
- 01/05 - Classes Resume
- 01/08 - BOE Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
- 01/09 & 10 - All County Jazz Festival
- 01/19 - No Classes - MLK Day
- 01/23 - Grades 7-12 (only) No Classes
- 01/23 - Jr/Sr. High End of Second Marking Period
On this date in history:
- In 2014, the United States and Cuba reestablished diplomatic relations that had been suspended for more than 50 years.
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In 1992, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed by the leaders of Mexico, Canada, and the United States. It was replaced by the United States, Mexico, and Canada Agreement in 2020.
- In 1989, The Simpsons debuted with the Christmas special “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Weekly episodes began airing in January 1990, and the show went on to become the longest-running animated television series in U.S. history.
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In 1903, Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful sustained flights in an airplane, Orville first, gliding 120 feet through the air in 12 seconds, at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
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In 1892, the first issue of Vogue was published. Initially a weekly high-society journal, it became a prominent American fashion magazine, with Diana Vreeland and Anna Wintour among its most notable and influential editors.
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