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Meaning of the USA flag

Interesting Facts about the USA (United States of America)

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of independence was issued, establishing the United states of America

Hawaii is the most recent of the 50 states in the u.s (joining in 1959) and is the only one made up entirely of islands

The u.s is the 4 th largest country in the world by land area and 3 rd by population

The first man to walk on the moon was american Neil Armstrong (july 21, 1969

English is the most commonly spoken language in the U.S, followed by Spanish

The most recent census estimated that the population of the USA is 322,762,018

The U.S consumes more petroleum than any other country in the world

The U.S was the leading force behind the development of the Internet

The U.S has the world’s largest economy

United States Currency

United States of America Government

United States of America Government

United States of America Government

Barack Obama

The 44 th and current president of the USA. He is the first African American to hold the office, as well as the first president born outside of the continental US. He has held office since January 20, 2009.

Presidential terms are 4 years long once elected. At the conclusion of their first term, a president may run for re-election for a second term of 4 years. Each president is only allowed to run for 2 terms.

The White House (pictured right), is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. It has been the residence of every president since John Adams in 1800.

United States of America Government

Presidential Election 2016

The 58 th quadrennial U.S presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8,2016. Due to the term limit, the incumbent president (Barack Obama) is unable to run for re-election.

Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State, first lady (her husband Bill Clinton was the 42 nd president of the United States), and New York Senator is the Democratic Party’s nominee. She is the first female candidate nominated by a major political party. If elected, she will therefore be America’s first female president.

Donald Trump, businessman and television personality, is the Republican Party’s nominee. He is the chairman of The Trump Organization, which is the principal holding company for his real estate ventures. He is best known for his architectural developments in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Many of his constructions bear his name. He is listed in Forbes magazine as one of the wealthiest billionaires in the world .

National Anthem of the USA

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Maryland Counties

Hebbville Elementary is located in Baltimore County

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Hebbville Elementary

State Flag: Maryland

Maryland's flag bears the arms of the Calvert and Crossland families. Calvert was the family name of the Lords Baltimore who founded Maryland, and their colors of gold and black appear in the first and fourth quarters of the flag. Crossland was the family of the mother of  George Calvert , first Lord Baltimore. The red and white Crossland colors, with a cross bottony, appear in the second and third quarters.

Officially, it was adopted as the State flag in 1904. Maryland law requires that if any ornament is affixed to the top of a flagstaff carrying the Maryland flag, the ornament must be a gold cross bottony.

Maryland Government

As in all states, a popularly elected governor heads Maryland’s executive branch. He or she is term limited to serve no more than two consecutive terms. The current governor (pictured left) is Larry Hogan. Governor Hogan’s latest legislation occurred on August 31, 2016 when he announced that he will be signing an executive order to require that all Maryland schools, in subsequent school years, start after Labor Day and end by June 15. In previous years, and currently, that decision was made at the county level. In Baltimore County, school typically starts a week and a half before labor day, and ends around June 19.

Annapolis (pictured right), is the capitol of Maryland. The Maryland State House, distinguished by its large wooden dome (known for being the largest in the US constructed without the use of nails), houses the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

Maryland Facts

Maryland is commonly referred to as “America in Miniature” and sometimes “Little America” because it’s home to some of the widest variety of terrain from mountains and farmland to beaches and sand dunes, also enjoying all four seasons.

The Mason-Dixon line was drawn between Pennsylvania and Maryland in the 1760s to end a border dispute. The line is traditionally thought of as the division between America's North and South.

Maryland is one of two states which gave up some of its land to help build the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C in 1790. Washington D.C, the capital of the U.S, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering Maryland and Virginia. .

The area of the State covers 32,133 square kilometers or 12,407 square miles

Based on census data, the current Maryland population is estimated at 6,006,401 people. Baltimore County is estimated to have a population of 805,029 people (demographically, 64 % of those people are white, 26 % are African American, 4 % are Asian, 4 % are Hispanic or Latino, and various other races make up less than 1% of the population each.

The three largest cities in Maryland are Baltimore, Frederick and Gaithersburg

The abbreviation letters for the state are – Md. The Postal Code abbreviation is – MD.

Official Maryland State Symbols

Bird:

Baltimore Oriole

Insect:

Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly

Team sport:

Lacrosse

Cat:

Calico Cat

Drink:

Milk

Sport:

Jousting

Reptile:

Diamondback terrapin

Dog:

Chesapeake Bay retriever

Flower:

Black-eyed Susan

Maryland State Song

Maryland, My Maryland

Maryland Culture

Culture: Food

Maryland is famous for great seafood, especially crabs. During lunch hour on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, vendors sell almost as many crabcakes as hot dogs and hambugers combined.

In 1989 the Maryland Blue  Crab  was designated the State Crustacean.

Old Bay Seasoning  is a blend of herbs and spices that is marketed in the United States by McCormick & Company, and produced in Maryland. In Maryland, you can’t eat crabs without it!! (or at least, you don’t want to!)

Marylanders steam crabs usually in water and Old Bay seasoning. The crabs are eaten on tables spread with old newspapers or plain brown wrapping paper. The meat of the crabs is extracted with the use of wooden mallets, knives, and one’s hands.

Culture: Food

-Berger Cookies-

Vanilla shortbread topped with a thick layer of chocolate fudge that derives from a German recipe. Berger cookies are handmade in a small factory in Baltimore.

-Chicken Box-

Consists of 4-6 chicken wings, served in a fast food carryout box with a side of French Fries. Toppings usually consist of salt, pepper, and ketchup, although hot sauce is also popular. Usually, chicken boxes are enjoyed with Half and Half, which is a drink combining iced tea and lemonade.

Culture: Food

-Lemon Peppermint Sticks-

Simple “drinks” made by cutting the top off of a small lemon, cutting a hole in the flesh, and shoving a peppermint stick into it. Sucking on the stick and squeezing the lemon the lemon produces a sweet, minty, lemony drink. Throughout the summer, people in Baltimore will make these treats at home or at social gatherings.

-Smith Island Cake-

Maryland’s official state dessert. Contains several thin layers of yellow cake with rich chocolate fudge icing in between.

Culture: Food

-Pit Beef

Refers to open pit barbequed meat, mostly served rare, on a Kaiser roll. Pit ham and turkey are also commonly found at pit beef stands. Pit beef meat is grilled with charcoal, using no rubs or sauces, and then is shaved very thin on a meat slicer for serving.

Typical condiments for a pit beef sandwich is a thick slice of white onion and a sauce made from horseradish and mayonnaise. The Baltimore version of this sauce uses a much more significant portion of horseradish to make the sauce extremely hot.

-Coddies-

Harder to find in Baltimore these days, but is one of the oldest, least expensive Baltimore originals. Delicious ball of deep fried fish and potato, usually served on saltines with a dab of mustard.

Architectural Culture

Baltimore is noted for it’s abundance of row houses. Row houses (pictured on the left) have been a feature of Baltimore architecture since the 1790’s.

Apartment housing is also a common living arrangement amongst local citizens. Apartment housing provides a smaller living space for a more affordable cost.

Due to economic hardships, many families share their residences with other family members or non related families.

Architectural Culture

Marble steps are commonly found amongst the streets of Baltimore. The use of marble steps is due to the presence of high quality white marble in a nearby town (Cockeysville, Maryland). White marble is also commonly found in surrounding tourist attractions for decorative use.

Architectural Culture

The Maryland Science Center

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

National Aquarium in Baltimore

Baltimore Culture: Sports

Baseball

Football

Baltimore’s home team is the Baltimore Orioles. Pictured on the top left is “Camden Yards”- home of all baseball home games. The stadium fills up with a sea of orange and black during games, as those are the team colors.

The most popular sport of Baltimore. During football season, “Purple Friday” is a widespread phenomena. People wear purple and black to support the home team. A common phrase that many Baltimoreans will say is “I bleed purple,” meaning that Ravens team spirit runs through their veins. All home games are held at “M&T Bank Stadium” (pictured on the upper right).

Baltimore Climate Changes

Baltimore Climate Changes

Fall

Winter

Fall, also referred to as Autumn, is September, October, and November. This is the season of “change.” Many changes occur, such as the leaves changing colors on the trees, and then ultimately the trees losing the leaves. Temperatures average in the 50’s degrees Fahrenheit.

Winter season is December, January and, February. Winter is marked by the coldest temperatures of the year. Common temperatures for this season average in the low 20’s degrees Fahrenheit. Due to the cold temperatures, precipitation during these months traditionally take the form of snow, sleet, freezing rain, or a mix. It is common to see several inches to over a foot + of snow several times throughout these months.

Spring

Spring season is March, April, and May. This is the season where everything “blooms”. Foliage returns to the trees, grass begins to grow again, and flowers sprout up. Spring delivers the region its greatest amount of precipitation. A common saying is “April showers bring May flowers,” indicating that most precipitation falls in the month of April. Precipitation during these months takes the form of rain. Spring has low humidity, therefore temperatures feel cooler (not too hot, but not cold either). Temperatures tend to average between 60 – 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Summer

Summer season is June, July, and August. Temperatures during this time tend to be the hottest of the year, typically averaging between 85 degrees Fahrenheit to the 90’s. Some of the highest temperatures reach above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During this time, the lowest amount of precipitation falls. Most precipitation during this season is due to severe thunderstorms that pop up.

Hebbville Elementary School

Hebbville Elementary School

Total number of students: 443

Preschool - 11

Pre-Kindergarten - 35

Kindergarten - 58

1 st Grade - 67

2 nd Grade - 81

3 rd Grade - 60

4 th Grade - 59

5 th Grade – 71

Hebbville Elementary Demographics

African American/Black 371

Caucasian/White 9

Hispanic 46

Asian 4

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2

Asian Indian/Alaskan Native 1

Two or more races 10

Hebbville Elementary School

How are the students divided?

1 Preschool class

2 Pre-Kindergarten classes

3 Kindergarten classes

3 - 1 st grade classes

3 - 2 nd grade classes

3 - 3 rd grade classes

3 - 4 th grade classes

3 - 5 th grade classes

1 – 1 st – 3 rd grade mix class (BLS)

1 – 4 th and 5 th grade mix class (BLS)

What classes do the students have?

Mathematics

ELA (Reading and Language Arts)

Science/Social Studies/Health

Specials (Art, P.E, Music, Library)

10 – 20 minutes of daily recess

30 minutes daily for lunch

How long is the school day?

Begins at 9am and ends at 3:45pm

Students have breakfast in their classroom until 9:25, and then begin instruction.

Hebbville Elementary School

Hebbville Code of Conduct

I am respectful

I am responsible

I am safe

I am prepared

We are here to learn,

therefore I will do nothing to keep my teachers from teaching, or anyone from learning

I will respect others, the environment, and myself

Mascot: Giraffe

“ Hebby ”

Some Hebbville Activities!

Some Hebbville Activities!

Some Hebbville Activities!

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