It's National Golden Retriever Day! National Today calendar notes that golden's make great disability assistance animals, like seeing eye dogs for the blind and hearing dogs for the deaf. (https://nationaltoday.com/national-golden-retriever-day).
It's National Girls & Women in Sports Day. The day commemorates all women athletes, their achievements, the positive impacts of inclusion of women in sports, and address the challenges regarding equal participation of women in sports activities.
Whose in for 6 more weeks of winter? Today is Groundhog day and Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter. Since 1887 Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times. Keep those heavy coats and gloves handy! (photos from wtop.com & usatoday.com)
Throughout February WST will celebrate the achievements by African Americans and honor Black History Month.
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially recognized the month February as Black History Month. (https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month).
Did you know that Americans consume about 3.5 billion tater tots per year? Tater tots are made from the scraps from making potatoes. Two brothers in 1934 invented tater tots when they found there was so much excess from making french fries.
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In a world full of technology, how often do you use handwriting? Today is National Handwriting Day. Handwriting is an important skill that can help sharpen your brain, slow the frenetic pace of thoughts, and improve memory.
It's National Pie Day! Time to grab a slice of pie and share with someone. Celebrate the delicious taste of a good pie. What's your favorite type of pie?
Today is Celebration of Life Day. Today is the day to celebrate all that is good about being alive. What are you grateful for today?
How hot do you like your hot sauce? Today is National Hot Sauce Day! Share your favorite hot sauce with us.
January 21st is National Cheesy Socks Day. What are your favorite cheesy socks that you own? Wear your cheesy socks to WST today and show them off!
It's National Squirrel Appreciation Day, WST students, if you get the chance, ask Miss Nora about Chip. Squirrels are beneficial to the environment, including urban areas, assisting in park beautification by planting seeds, and thus assisting with forest renewal.
It's International Take a Walk Outdoors Day! Walking is the most popular form of exercise in the U.S. Want to burn a little extra energy, and increases blood flow to the brain and improves mood. #takeawalkoutdoorsday
Feeling a little tired or chilly? Could be you need to participate in National Coffee Break Day! Coffee breaks are important because coffee is rich in antioxidants that have several health benefits. How do you like your coffee?
Do you like your popcorn buttered, salted, kettled, or plain? Regardless how you like it, today's the day to celebrate National Popcorn Day! Interesting sidetone, there is only one variety of corn that can become popcorn - Zea mays everta.
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Today is National Winnie the Pooh Day. Originally created in 1926 by A.A. Milne, the stories follow a honey-loving bear and his many friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
It's Elementary School Teacher Day. Who was your favorite elementary school teacher? If have the chance, send them a thank you note!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Each year on the third Monday of January we observe and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. King was a civil rights leader best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the U.S.
Today we celebrate National Good Teen Day. Throughout the day, encourage a teen who shows good behavior and spend time with your teen doing fun and meaningful activities.