Issue No. 22 / February 22, 2019 

AEA News

SCHOOL LIFE

African-American History Month

Commemoration of Vasil Levski

Ecosystems and Habitats Project 

Martenitsa Charity Sale

African-Americans Project

Grade 11 rocks! In their ELA class with Mrs. Ralitsa Tsenova, the students made fantastic posters about important and famous African-Americans. African-American History Month is an annual observance in Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It began as a way for remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February.

Commemorating Vasil Levski, Bulgaria's National Hero

On February 19 each year Bulgaria commemorates the national hero Vasil Levski. Levski was a Bulgarian revolutionary also known as the Apostle of Freedom. His legacy went beyond freedom and the act of liberation, but he also envisioned Bulgaria as a republic of ethnic and religious equality, and his concepts were described by many as a struggle for human rights. Levski is commemorated with monuments around the country, and many institutions, public schools, streets, sports clubs etc. bear his name.  

At AEA, Grades 3 and 4 supported by their teachers Ms. Denitsa Nikolova and Ms. Emiliya Mircheva marked the commemoration of Levski by talking about his life and ideas, and creating posters which are on display at the classrooms. 

Research Project on Ecosystems and Habitats

Earlier this month, Ms. Lilly's Grade 3 students researched different ecosystems and habitats and recreated each one of them. The students had the opportunity to present their projects in class and to learn from each other. 

Martenitsa Charity Sale

Next week, Grade 5 are taking up another charity initiative. Students will be selling martenitsi in support of a mental health center for children from Monday to Friday by the AEA Information Desk.