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Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that Fatima al-Fihri founded the world’s oldest and first university? In approximately 857-859 CE, she founded the al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, a place of education which over time developed into a university. Read about more amazing women at RHES Library! Also, don't forget to VOLUNTEER for our Book Fair next week! signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CABA7…

We had a fantastic experience at Starbooks this week. Students explored 10 books from the Virginia Readers' Choice list and picked their favorites. To discover more about Virginia Readers' Choice, visit: vslatoday.org/About-VRC #BookLovers #ReadingFun

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! The Book Fair is just around the corner and we are still in dire need of VOLUNTEERS! Setup is tomorrow at 12:30, and the Fair runs through next week. IF you wish to VOLUNTEER, PLEASE visit our Sign Up Genius at: signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CABA7… We can't do this without you!

WE NEED HELP! The Round Hill Elementary Spring Scholastic Book Fair starts NEXT WEEK, with setup on THURSDAY, March 19th! IF you would like to VOLUNTEER, please visit our Sign Up Genius at: signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CABA7…

Have a Fun Fact! Did you know...that Janet Reno was the first female US Attorney General? She took the position under Bill Clinton from 1993-2001. Read about other female historical figures at RHES Library! And don't forget to VOLUNTEER for our Spring Book Fair at: signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CABA7…

Attention Parents! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! The Round Hill Elementary Spring Book Fair starts in less than two weeks, with setup taking place on Thursday, March 19th. IF you would like to VOLUNTEER, please check out our Signup Genius at: signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CABA7… We can't do this without you!

The Book Fair is coming up! Round Hill will be hosting a Scholastic Spring Book Fair from March 23-27, with set up on Thursday, March 19th. VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED! IF you would like to sign up, stay tuned for our Sign Up Genius later this week! We can't do this without you!

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that Frances Perkins was the first woman to be appointed to a Presidential Cabinet in the United States? She served as Secretary of Labour under Franklin D. Roosevelt for his entire 12-year presidency. Read about other influential women at RHES Library, and don't forget to stay tuned for more Book Fair information!

Good Morning! Round Hill Elementary is proud to announce our upcoming Scholastic Spring Book Fair! The fair will run from March 23-27, with setup on Thursday, March 19th. Stay tuned for more info!

Are you ready for Fun Fact Friday? Did you know...that the Greensboro sit-ins began in February 1960? This practice in the Civil Rights Movement involved African Americans sitting at segregated lunch counters as part of a peaceful protest. Read more about the Civil Rights Movement and other parts of African American history at RHES Library!

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that tomorrow is the birthday of John Lewis? Born 1940, Lewis was a major figure in the Civil Rights movement, particularly in Selma, and served as a Congressman from 1987 until his death in 2020. Read about other influential African Americans at RHES Library!

It’s Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that Shani Davis is the first African American to win individual gold at the Winter Olympics? In Turin, Italy, 2006 he won the 1000m speedskating race. Read about other African American legends at RHES Library!

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that Martin Luther King Jr, Day became a holiday in 1983? It was signed in to law by then-President Ronald Reagan Read about other holidays and important historical figures at RHES Library!

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that the largest snowflake ever recorded was 15 inches across? Observed during an 1887 snowfall in Montana, the record flake was believed to be an aggregate--several snow crystals stuck together. It was also 8 inches thick! Read about snow at RHES Library

It’s Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that Winter Break only really became a thing in the latter 20th century? These days it is a much-appreciated moment of respite for students and teachers alike! Have a wonderful Winter Break everyone!

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that the largest gingerbread house ever made was over 39,000 cubic feet? Constructed outside Bryan, Texas in 2013, it was 60 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 21 feet at its highest point! That’s a lot of ingredients! Read about baking and other holiday traditions at RHES Library!

This week, 3rd to 5th graders explored a choice board for Computer Science Week. They discovered how AI can benefit daily life and various careers. #ComputerScience #AIinEducation

Young learners from kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade are diving into Computer Science Week with a fun choice board. Curling up with a book in cozy bean bag chairs remains a favorite activity among the kids! #ComputerScienceWeek #YoungMinds

Happy Day-after-Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you are enjoying time with your families this weekend (and navigating the holiday traffic)! Remember to have fun, drive safe, and read a book!

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know...that there are over 300 different varieties of corn? North and South America alone have hundreds! Corn has been a staple of Native American cultures for thousands of years, and remains so today. Read about other facets of Native American heritage at RHES Library!