Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Pennsylvania History ~ Tortellini Salad ~ National Kindergarten Day

 

 

Good 36º cloudy morning. 

 

 

Yesterday we had quite a bit of rain on and off. We topped at 54º.

 

 

Picture of the Day...crazy business name!

 

 

 

Interesting about Pennsylvania.....

 

In 1909 the first baseball stadium was built in Pittsburgh. (it closed in 1970)

Hershey is considered the Chocolate Capital of the United States.

In 1913 the first automobile service station opened in Pittsburgh.

 

In 1946 Philadelphia became home to the first computer.

 

The first daily newspaper was published in Philadelphia on Sept. 21, 1784.

 

Drake Well Museum in Titusville is on the site where Edwin L. Drake drilled the world’s first oil well in 1859 and launched the modern petroleum industry.

 

Philadelphia is the site of the first presidential mansion.

 

Betsy Ross made the first American flag in Philadelphia.

 

The Rockville Bridge in Harrisburg is the longest stone arch bridge in the world.

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776.

 

Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell.

 

Benjamin Franklin founded the Philadelphia Zoo, the first public zoo in the United States.

 

Philadelphia was once the United States capital city.

 

Punxsutawney citizens are proud to be over shadowed by their town’s most famous resident the world-renowned weather forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. Punxsutawney is billed as the weather capital of the world.

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

It’s the time of year when we’re firing up the grill, doing more backyard entertaining, and wanting to eat fresher. Yet we don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So here’s an easy-as-can-be salad that starts with a few freezer favorites that cut down on prep, and promises to deliver lots of oohs and aahs.

 

• 1 (19-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and dried well
• 2 cups frozen cauliflower florets, thawed and dried well
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 cups frozen cooked diced chicken, thawed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 3/4 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese chunks
• 1/2 cup black olives, drained well
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 

1. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, chicken, tomatoes, cheese, and olives.
2. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture over vegetables and toss until evenly coated. Cover and chill until ready to use.

 

 

 

Historically this date.......

753 BC – Romulus and Remus founded Rome (traditional date).

1918 – World War I: German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, known as "The Red Baron", is shot down and killed over Vaux-sur-Somme in France.

 

 

1952 – Secretary's Day (now Administrative Professionals' Day) is first celebrated.

1982 – Baseball: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first pitcher to record 300 saves.

 

And births this date include.....

1889 – Efrem Zimbalist, Russian-born American concert violinist (d. 1985)

 

1905 – Edmund G. "Pat" Brown, Governor of California (d. 1996)

 

1915 – Anthony Quinn, Mexican-born American actor (d. 2001)

 

1926 – Elizabeth II, Queen of the Commonwealth realms

 

1935 – Charles Grodin, American actor (d.2021)

 

1951 – Tony Danza, American actor and comedian

 

1980 – Tony Romo, American football player

 

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Thursday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Each year on April 21st, National Kindergarten Day honors the birthday of the man who started the first Kindergarten. Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel (April 21, 1782  – June 21, 1852) is credited with starting the very first Kindergarten in Germany in 1837. Frobel was a German teacher and a student of Johann Pestalozzi. Frobel laid a foundation for modern education, recognizing that children learn through play and experience.

The first kindergarten (which means garden for the children) was developed in Blankenburg, Germany, in 1837. The kindergarten fostered Frobel’s social experience for children. It also allowed them to smoothly transition from home to school.

Eventually, the Prussian government banned Frobel’s unorthodox methods. However, the rest of the world was eager to accept Frobel’s idea of kindergarten, including the United States.

In 1856, Watertown, Wisconsin, opened the first kindergarten in the United States. Founded by Margarethe Schurz, this kindergarten was a German-language class, as were many in this region. Kindergarten found its way into private English-speaking institutions across the country. However, it wasn’t until 1873 that it became part of any public school system.

National Kindergarten Day offers an opportunity to thank a kindergarten teacher you know. There are several ways to celebrate the day, too!

HOW TO OBSERVE

• Recognize an outstanding kindergarten teacher.  
• Explore a career in elementary education, specifically as a kindergarten teacher.
• Learn more about elementary education.
• Donate to a teacher’s supply fund.
• • Share your experiences as a kindergarten teacher.
  • Invite families to see how today’s students learn.
  • Spend a day in a classroom.

NATIONAL KINDERGARTEN DAY HISTORY

National Kindergarten Day honors the day Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel was born on April 21, 1782. However, we were unable to identify the founder of National Kindergarten Day. 

Kindergarten FAQ

Q. Do kindergarten classes run half days or full days?
A. Most kindergarten classes today operate full days five days per week. However, in the past, the programs ran half days.

Q. How old are children when they begin kindergarten?
A. Most children begin kindergarten the year they turn five. However, children who are born later in the year often wait until the following year to begin. Schools provide parents with age guidelines.