Monday, May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

 

  • 5/11/26- Happy Monday!! 

  • Word of the day-Consensus – a point reached in a negotiation where a general agreement of all or most of the people consulted is achieved 

  • Quote of the day- “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The certain way to succeed is to always try just one more time”-Thomas Edison 

  • 1846– President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican–American War

  • 1894 – Pullman Strike: Four thousand Pullman Palace Car Company workers go on a wildcat strike in Illinois.

  • 1945– World War II: Off the coast of Okinawa, the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill is hit by two kamikazes, killing 346 of its crew. Although badly damaged, the ship is able to return to the U.S. under its own power

  • Birthdays:

    • 1952 – Mike Lupica, American journalist

    • 1983– Matt Leinart, American football player

    • 1989 – Cam Newton, American football player

    • Today in-

    • Periods 3, 9,10-(American I)- Chapter 13 section 1 reading worksheet. Chapter 12 notes-Due Monday 5/11/26!!  

    Period 5-6/7-8-(American II)- Chapter 19 section 2 notes. ‘Best Years’

  • Have a great day!

  • Mr. D