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NATIONAL PIE DAY Each year on December 1st, dessert lovers across the United States enjoy a slice of their favorite on National Pie Day. Pie is so delicious we celebrate it twice a year. The more popular date is January 23rd. #NationalPieDay While it might be the lesser of the two celebrated PIE days (don’t forget National Pi Day on March 14th), it happens to fall smack dab in the middle of a major pie-making season. Take away ice cream as a dessert choice, and most people are either cake people or pie people. Or, to put it another way, most people have cake or pie with their ice cream! The day combines our bumper fruit crops with a booming holiday season full of baked goods, cool weather, and rosy-cheeked children. It’s definitely time to tie on those apron strings and get baking. Of course, we make more than fruit pies! Savory pot pies provide comfort on a cold winter’s day and the satisfaction a family cook needs when caring for a family

NSCAS and MAP testing will begin next week.

Christmax Break Countdown!

Tuesday Nov 29th J/H Wrestling @ Overton Dismissal Time: 9.45 AM Start Time: 12:00 PM

CYBER MONDAY Cyber Monday is the Internet’s answer to Black Friday deals. The official observance takes place the Monday after Thanksgiving. #CyberMonday While Internet-based companies traditionally offered their best holiday shopping on Cyber Monday to compete with Black Friday deals in brick and mortar stores, things have been changing. However, in more recent years, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals tend to run together. Some start as early as the week of Thanksgiving and run right through the holiday season. But don’t neglect online deals. There may still be savings to be had. In 2014, Monday after Thanksgiving online sales continued to trend upward with 15.4% increase in revenue from 2013 sales, making it the biggest, online shopping day in history. In 2014 Americans spent an average of $124 per order on Cyber Monday. Social media also ramps up advertising opportunities, bringing potential shoppers to retailers’ online stores. Cyber shopping is expected to be up again this year with a predicted 3 billion in sales. Purchases on mobile devices also have increased, adding to the convenience of Cyber shopping for the holidays. No longer do you have to be strapped to your PC or Mac in order to make an online purchase. Purchases can now be made on the train during a morning commute while waiting for a doctor’s appointment or during a lunch break. Make your list early and stick to it. This will also help you to stay on budget. Stick to trusted websites and be wary of spam, scams, and spoofed sites. Shop local websites. Many small businesses also participate in Cyber Monday. You may find a deal you didn’t expect. Check your favorite retailer’s social media feeds for the best deals. Maximize your savings by using the card with the best points. When all the shopping is done, be sure to monitor your credit cards and bank accounts for suspicious activity. If you notice anything you don’t recognize, report it immediately. Get your computer out and enjoy those online deals. Use #CyberMonday to post on social media.

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NATIONAL CRANBERRY RELISH DAY Another seasonal holiday staple graces the table each year and National Cranberry Relish Day makes sure you’re prepared. On November 22nd make sure you’re stocked and ready. Get tasting the many recipes out there and pick your favorite one! #CranberryRelishDay Believed to have originated in the New England States during the early 1900s, cranberry relish is a traditional part of many families Thanksgiving dinner. Each Thanksgiving, Susan Stamberg provides National Public Radio listeners with her mother-in-law’s recipe for cranberry relish sauce. The American radio journalist and Special Correspondent for NPR and guest host for Weekend Edition Saturday has been doing this since 1971. What’s unusual about the special recipe, known as Mama Stamberg’s Cranberry Relish, is that horseradish is one of its principal ingredients. Craig Claiborne originally published the recipe in his food column in 1959. Advertisement Numerous cranberry relish recipes grace cookbooks and blogs across the internet. The bright and sweet flavors are enhanced by ingredients like apples, oranges, and pineapple. You can make them spicy or nutty, too. Or, you might offer more than one style and use the leftovers for great sandwiches. But there’s more than one way to slice this cranberry dish. Use it as a marinade for pork, chicken, or beef. Add it to barbeque sauce and pour it over meatballs. Mix it into a batch of muffins for breakfast. Stir it into cream cheese and add it to your morning bagel.

Noon dismissal on Wed Nov 23rd. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 22nd Varsity Girls/Boys Basketball @ Home vs. Southwest Start Time: 6:00 PM

SUBSTITUTE EDUCATORS DAY American Education Week wraps up recognition of teachers and administrators by recognizing Substitute Educators Day. The event occurs the Friday before Thanksgiving each year and highlights the important role substitute teachers play in education. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there were over 500,000 substitute teachers in 2020. These educators fill the shoes of the class’s regular teacher for half a day up to several weeks. Substitutes apply to teach in a school district. They will receive notice from the district of an opening sometimes hours before they are needed. Other times, substitutes fill in for a teacher when they are scheduled to be away. A substitute often doesn’t know which subject they may be teaching from one week to the next. They are flexible and resilient educators who provide a bridge between full-time educators and their students. Substitute teachers come from every facet of life with experience in math, science, language arts, history, business, and more. Focusing on the continued progress of a classroom’s education, these teachers play a vital role in maintaining high levels of education in every school system. HOW TO OBSERVE SUBSTITUTE EDUCATORS DAY Celebrate the substitute teachers who work at your school. Recognize their dedication and support them as they provide a bridge to your child’s education. Give a shout-out to a substitute teacher you know. Recommend a substitute teacher to your school. Let your child’s school know how well a substitute teacher did. Teach your children to respect a substitute teacher and classroom teacher. While it might be difficult to do, learn the names of the substitute teachers who frequently work in your school. Send a note of encouragement. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, learn the requirements in your state. Share your experiences as a substitute teacher. Use #SubstituteEducatorsDay to give a shout-out to the excellent substitute teachers in your district.

Jr. High wrestling meet @ Medicine Valley High School today @ 12:00 pm. Go Wildcats!

Maxwell Public Schools "Athletic Schedule" feature is now up and running. To stay informed on your favorite Wildcat event head on over to https://www.maxwellschools.org/ and click Athletic Schedule then select the Event you wish to attend, your results will be displayed on the right of the screen with all the information for you to show up and cheer for your Wildcat.

Jr. High wrestling meet in Medicine Valley Friday Nov 18th, @12:00pm Gooooo Wildcats!

NATIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY Annually observed on the Wednesday during American Education Week, National Education Support Professionals Day honors the contributions of school support employees. These support professionals provide invaluable services and are essential partners in a child’s education. #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay The day honors a long list of professionals who keep schools running smoothly. They include all secretaries, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers, bus drivers, and the others who support educators, school leadership, and the students, too. These professionals do their part in making public schools exceptional for every child so they can be safe, learn, grow and achieve. HOW TO OBSERVE EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY Who in your school provides a service that needs recognition? They may be education support professionals. Give them a shout-out and show them you appreciate all they do for your school and the students. Organize an event recognizing their achievements. Attend your school’s day to honor the support professionals in your facility. Fill the bulletin boards with their photos and special thank yous. Create opportunities for students to get to know those professionals who work behind the scenes. Include thank yous in the school newsletter.

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY On November 15th, National Philanthropy Day honors those who give back to their communities. #NationalPhilanthropyDay The word philanthropy comes from Latin and Greek philanthropia which gives us kindliness, humanity, and love for mankind. From this, we take the philo (tending to, fond of) and join antropos meaning mankind or human beings. Ways Philanthropy Changes the World Philanthropists give of their time and money in ways that provide a lasting impact. Advertisement Supports education through scholarships, grants, foundations, and more Foundations support scientific research Development of charities Funding grants to programs for local, national, and international needs Encourage art through grants and foundations Invest in advocacy platforms for the underprivileged The day recognizes philanthropists for their many significant contributions, help, and good deeds and for the differences that they have made in our lives and our communities. While philanthropy is giving and kind, it is a type of gift that strives to replace social ills with solutions. Philanthropists see issues and try to solve them. Charity often is a temporary solution for a temporary problem. When the issue persists, we seek a cure. There are instances of philanthropy that can overlap with instances of charity. The difference is that charity relieves the pains of social problems, whereas philanthropy attempts to solve those problems at their root causes. HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY Learn more about the kinds of philanthropy in your community. Read books on the history of philanthropy in the United States. You can also: Share how philanthropy has impacted your community. Support your favorite philanthropic organization. Volunteer for a local organization. Share your favorite organization’s page and your favorite projects.

Lady Wildcats are raising funds for their basketball team help support them today. Team gear is available for purchase from Whitetail Screen Printing in North Platte Or you may stop by the Office and pick up an order form. All paid order must be received by the office or by Coach Seamann by Wed Nov, 23rd. Goo Wildcats.

Jr. High Wrestling Meet North Platte, St.Patrick School! Meet begins @ 4:00pm Go Wildcat!!!

On November 10th, The United States Marine Corps Birthday commemorates the establishment of the Continental Marines. The United States Marine Corps, a branch of the United States Armed Forces, is responsible for providing power protection from the sea. They use the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. The Continental Congress first established the Continental Marines on November 10, 1775, leading up to the American Revolution. Two battalions of Marines fought for independence both on land and at sea. The birth of the U.S. Marine Corps began as a way to augment naval forces in the Revolutionary War. The recruiting headquarters was in the Tun Tavern on Water Street in Philadelphia, which is considered to be the birthplace of the Marines. The Corps was abolished at the end of the Revolutionary War. However, on July 11, 1798, Congress ordered the creation of the Corps. Congress named it the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and directed that it be available for service under the Secretary of the Navy. The USMC shares many resources with the other branches of the United States military. However, the Corps has sought to maintain its own identity with regards to mission, funding, and assets while utilizing the support available from the larger military branches. Despite having fewer installations than other branches, the Marine Corps maintains a presence on many Army posts, Naval stations, and Air Force bases. In his birthday greeting more than 70 years ago, General Alexander Vandegrift, our 18th Commandant noted that “A birthday is a fitting time to peer backward – and forward.” That year, Marines reflected on an extraordinary year in combat during their amphibious drive across the Pacific. Despite the challenges and the horrific conditions, Marines prevailed at Guam, Saipan, and Peleliu. On 10 November 1944, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishment – confident in their ability to meet future challenges.

Veterans Day Program Nov 11th @ 10:00 am, Maxwell Public School.