Now that we are looking in the rear view mirror at the summer of ‘21, we can finally set our sights on the pleasures of early fall. In addition to the renewed energy brought on by sweater weather and the thrill of fall foliage and cool weather comfort foods, October culminates with Halloween, an occasion for costumes, candy and scary stories.
Have you ever wondered why October isn’t the eighth month of the year given it’s “octo” prefix? Back in 750 BCE, September and October, named after the numbers seven and eight, were the seventh and eighth months in the ancient Roman calendar, created by Romulus.
Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed from September 15 to October 15, is an annual tribute to the history, cultural contributions and continuing vibrant presence of Hispanic-Americans, those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Formerly known as Hispanic Heritage Week, the celebration was initiated under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and expanded to a 30-day event by President Reagan in 1988.
The Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the English speaking world, has brought recognition and vastly expanded readership to novelists for over fifty years. The Prize is open to works by writers of any nationality, written in English and published either in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
Hello Scarsdale Teens!
Here's the second installment of our bite-sized writing exercise: Post-it Prompts!
Our latest burning question for you is: What's something you'd put in a 2021 time capsule?
Write your answer to this question on a sticky note in the Teen Room and post it for others to read. Sticky notes, pens, and reinforcing tape are provided!
Here's what you wrote:
Hello Scarsdale Teens!
Here's the first installment of our bite-sized writing exercise: Post-it Prompts!
Our burning question for you is: What will people be nostalgic for in 40 years?
Write your answer to this question on a sticky note in the Teen Room and post it for others to read. Sticky notes, pens, and reinforcing tape are provided!
Here's what you wrote:
Baseball is back! Unlike last summer, fans of the national pastime once again fill the stands while scarfing down hot dogs and cheering themselves hoarse. Have you wondered why baseball is referred to as the national pastime? It comes in a distant third to football and basketball in television ratings, yet, ratings aside, the game remains the national pastime because it resonates more deeply in America’s heart than any other sport, inciting fierce passions and loyalties that span generations.
