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HALLOWEEN HISTORY The observance dates back to an ancient pagan harvest festival marking the end of summer and the beckoning of winter. Seasons overlapped during Samhain (pronounced sah-win), and revelers believed the worlds of the living and the dead crossed. The living would wear costumes and light, bright bonfires to help protect them, allowing them to interact with the spirits. Similar celebrations honoring the dead took place in Roman traditions, which were gradually blended and soon replaced the Celtic ceremonies. However, All Martyrs Day, established by Pope Boniface IV in 609 A.D., was eventually moved by Pope Gregory III to November 1. Later, it became known as All Saint’s Day. The eve of this celebration became known as All Hallows Eve or Halloween. Through the Colonial era in America, Halloween celebrations were considered taboo due to religious beliefs. By the Victorian era, though, Haloween traditions featured fall festivals, parties, and foods involving communities and neighborhoods.

NATIONAL FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY National Frankenstein Friday, on the last Friday in October, recognizes author Mary Shelly, the novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, her characters, Dr. Frankenstein and the monster. Dating back to the 1800s, Frankenstein’s monster is one of the best-known horror characters of all time. #FrankensteinFriday The novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) tells the story of a young scientist, Victor Frankenstein. While she published the first edition of Frankenstein in 1818 anonymously, the first 500 copies sold out. However, the public believed her husband, Percy Shelley, to be the author. Then in 1823, Mary Shelley published a new edition under her name. Another edition in 1831 included Shelley’s explanation about how the story came to be. This version is the one modern readers are the most familiar with today. When is National Novel Writing Month? The film world has created more than 60 movies or shorts on the theme of Frankenstein. Edison Studios produced the very first film version, Frankenstein, in 1910. According to some sources, the day is observed on August 30th in honor of Mary Shelley’s birthday. HOW TO OBSERVE FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY We have many ideas about how to celebrate this holiday. Give one or several of them a try. Watch a movie featuring Frankenstein or read the original book written by Mary Shelly. Dress as Dr. Frankenstein or his monster. Find out who Frankenstein is on Frankenstein Friday. Read both editions of the book. Seek out other novels by Mary Shelley or learn about her history. Draw your version of Frankenstein’s monster. Write a poem in honor of the day. Attend a stage production of Frankenstein. Bake cookies in the shape of the monster. Conduct an electricity experiment in science class in honor of the day. Host a Frankenstein party. Play trivia and hand out prizes.

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Sub District Volleyball

Girls Sub District Volleyball Date: Monday, October 24th, 2022 Location: South Platte Opponent: Sandhills Valley Game Time: 4:00 PM (Central Time) Dismissal Time: 1:15 PM Leave time: 1:30 PM Streaming Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQYywir3y-Nt9YZMWHHeCg If we win first game we will play South Platte @ 7:00 PM (Central Time)

BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY | October 21 On October 21 we are traveling back in time to catch a ride on the DeLorean to celebrate Back to the Future Day. In 1989, millions of fans of the movie trilogy Back to the Future seen the first signs of time travel through the windshield of the infamous DeLorean in Back to the Future 2. For nearly 26 years, fans of the movie franchise would wait for the exact date of October 21, 2015 to celebrate the only time Doc (Christopher Lloyd), Marty (Michael J. Fox), and Jennifer (Elisabeth Shue) would travel into the future. Today, we share the enthusiasm of pop culture by celebrating National Back to the Future Day, even though it’s technically not the future anymore. What is significant about Back to the Future 2? The second movie in the Back to the Future trilogy was released in November 1989, grossing over $331 million. The storyline of the second film shows Doc, Marty, and Jennifer traveling into 2015 to hopefully change a few details of what there future life of Marty will be. However, Marty and Doc quickly learn life was not the way they remembered from 1989. They decide to go back to 1955 to find out what happened in history to change the way 2015 was for Marty and his family. October 15 (1989) vs. October 15 (2015) When Back to the Future 2 hit the big screen in 1989, producers had to “predict” what life would be like in 2015 and portray that in the movie. In 2015, fans and critics would compare details between October 2015 in the movie and October 15, present time. Flying cars Hoverboards Big-Screen TV Virtual reality googles Jaws 19 Cubs would win the World Series Predictions were fairly close in comparison of Back to the Future 2 and the real year 2015. Hoverboards were invented in 2014, but not for sale until the following year. Flying cars existed in their infancy, being driven only by those who were inventing them. Flat screen televisions and virtual reality goggles were found everywhere. Sadly, Jaws did not reach film 19, but instead only made it to four movies–Jaws: The Revenge. Interestingly, October 2015 movie time wasn’t so far off October 2015 real time.

NATIONAL CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY Savory and sweet collide for a soulful celebration of flavor on October 20th as we celebrate National Chicken and Waffles Day. Imagine a world where ingredients of every spice and spirit find their way into the honeycombs of thick and crispy waffles. Well, that day has arrived. #ChickenAndWafflesDay From LA to NYC, this quintessential meal of the rural south made a slow migration to the urban communities to the north and west. But, as odd as it seems, chicken and waffles have been around for more than 150 years. And while no one knows who first put chicken and waffles on the same plate together, we do know the meal was a staple of both African-American cooks and the Pennsylvania Dutch. Part breakfast part supper, everyone can enjoy Chicken and Waffles any time of the day. The meal also serves up some hearty combinations. Our only limit is our imaginations. Not only does #ChickenAndWafflesDay bring together two food groups, but it also unites others. For example, friends and families, communities and organizations, and multiple generations. HOW TO OBSERVE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY Enjoy your favorite version of chicken and waffles. The limitless combinations entice people to create their own versions. You can, too! Add some gravy or go traditional. Turn yours into a sandwich or make it a mini. Herb it up or go sweeter.

State XC meet @ Kearney Ne. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kearney+Country+Club/@40.7837145,-99.7237557,9z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa2b3944e846b1524!8m2!3d40.7041459!4d-99.1054917

Maxwell vs Riverside Thursday Oct 20th Information Blast!

NSAA Championship Game in Spalding NE, Maxwell vs Riverside. Game time 6:00 pm https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Maxwell,+NE/311+Creamery+St,+Spalding,+NE+68665/@41.353919,-100.6776793,8z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x879df37f58700b0f:0xe9bea8c4985cb3a7!2m2!1d-100.5252843!2d41.0785928!1m5!1m1!1s0x879af97a45f6ed95:0x899107f05bd4d1a!2m2!1d-98.3601399!2d41.6867675

NSAA Football Championship game will be held in Spalding Ne, Game time 6:00pm. (Map linked below) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Maxwell,+NE/311+Creamery+St,+Spalding,+NE+68665/@41.353919,-100.6776793,8z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x879df37f58700b0f:0xe9bea8c4985cb3a7!2m2!1d-100.5252843!2d41.0785928!1m5!1m1!1s0x879af97a45f6ed95:0x899107f05bd4d1a!2m2!1d-98.3601399!2d41.6867675

NATIONAL KENTUCKY DAY | OCTOBER 19 On October 19, National Kentucky Day recognizes the 15th state to be granted statehood. #NationalKentuckyDay The Bluegrass State became the first to enter the union west of the Appalachian Mountains. Home to the Kentucky Derby, Fort Knox, and the birthplace of one the nation’s most beloved presidents, Kentucky is bordered by rivers on three of its four boundaries. Musical roots run deep in Kentucky. There’s opportunity from ancient history to modern-day to explore all variety of music the state holds dear. Of course, it’s called The Bluegrass State for a reason!

Later start Wed Oct 19.

Congratulations to Maxwell's football team, they will be competing in the 2022 Nebraska NSAA Football Championship game this Thursday 10/20 @ 6:00 pm. Due to this fact, we will be letting school out at 1:00. Lunches will be served and busses will run accordingly. We wanted to get this information in your hands as soon as possible so that you may make plans. Thank you very much and go Wildcats!

Wildcats competed at district Cross Country in Cambridge Saturday. Keilah Curtis qualified for state meet in Kearney next week with a 12th place finish. The whole team competed well. Great Job Wildcats!

NAVY BIRTHDAY | OCTOBER 13 On October 13th, the United States Navy observes its birthday every year. #NavyBirthday The United States Navy (USN) is the United States Armed Forces’ naval warfare service branch and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is currently the largest, most powerful navy in the world, with the highest combined battle fleet tonnage. The service has over 340,000 personnel on active duty and more than 71,000 in the Navy Reserve. With only two ships and a crew of eighty men, the Continental Navy was born on October 13, 1775. The decision of the Continental Congress set the Continental Navy on course to carry arms to the British army, not to defend against it. However, these two ships and crew represent the birth of the United States Navy. Throughout the Revolutionary War, their importance grew. Today, the United States maintains 40 naval bases across the country, including the world’s largest Naval Station Norfolk, in Norfolk, Virginia. Below the sea, submarines became a part of the Navy during World War II. While experiments began in the late 1800s and during the Civil War, they did not become a large part of the Navy inventory until World War II. At that point, subs became necessary for surveillance and rescue, even though they were also armed. With the advent of the airplane, the Naval ships became vital stations for the Airforce as well. As a result, the Navy modified ships into floating landing strips. Today, joint Naval and Airbases such as Pearl Harbor-Hickam provide the country with sea and air defense fleets.

Band and Choir performance, Friday Oct 14, 2022. Show begins @ 6:00pm!

NATIONAL FARMER’S DAY | OCTOBER 12 National Farmer’s Day on October 12th offers much-deserved praise to the hard-working farmers across the nation. In the midst of harvest-season, the day pays tribute to the men, women, and families who put food in the grocery stores and on our tables every day. #NationalFarmersDay National Farmer’s Day was previously known as Old Farmer’s Day. From very early in American culture, farmers set an example with their endless hard work. Not only do they provide a nation with the food we eat, but they also contribute to our economy in numerous ways. Before seeds even find their way into the ground, farmers supply a stream of jobs. From manufacturing, marketing, and tourism, farmers keep small and large communities going strong. Additional products and areas that rely on agriculture include: leather apparel restaurants beverages textiles trucking railroad forestry pharmaceuticals transportation Some cities and towns across the United States celebrate their own versions of Farmer’s Day. Dates are scattered throughout the year with celebrations and festivals. Many of them are held in September and October. October does seem fitting for celebrating this National Day as it is near the end of the harvest. Many farmers will be able to take a rest from their hard labor to join in the celebration of this holiday

We will be open before and after school, Friday 30 minutes before the music program, Monday before/throughout the family night, and then the late start Wednesday from 9-10. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/maxwellschool1

NATIONAL SAUSAGE PIZZA DAY | OCTOBER 11 Food lovers across the country enjoy National Sausage Pizza Day on October 11th each year. Whether served on a thin or thick crust, sausage pizza goes well with other toppings, too. Don’t hesitate to add mushrooms and a variety of cheeses. What’s even better about sausage pizza are the different kinds of sausage to choose from. #SausagePizzaDay While Italian sausage may be preferred, try experimenting. Add more garlic or try additional spice. Try smoky sausages such as chorizo or even a kielbasa visit with your local butcher for sausage suggestions. They’ve probably been smoking up the latest experiment just for you to try. Sausage comes in many combinations, too. Lighter forms and different ages offer flavors that complement our toppings. A little sweet with the savory creates a modern taste experience. Sautéd onions add amazing flavor to sausage pizza. While cooking up the onions add a few portabella mushrooms to the pan. Once you’ve added them to your pizza, sprinkle the top with feta cheese and fresh basil. You won’t regret it. Pizza Facts In ancient Greece, the Greeks covered their bread with oils, herbs, and cheese, which some attribute to the beginning of the pizza. In Byzantine Greek, the word was spelled “πίτα,” pita, meaning pie. The Romans developed a pastry with a sheet of dough topped with cheese and honey, then flavored with bay leaves. The modern pizza had its beginning in Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread. The original pizza used only mozzarella cheese, mainly the highest quality buffalo mozzarella variant. It was produced in the surroundings of Naples. An estimated 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese was produced in the United States in 1997. The first United States pizza establishment opened in New York’s Little Italy in 1905.