Westminster School Students Celebrate Women's History Month

Annandale VA

26 May, 2022

10:44 AM

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Since 1987, the United States has observed Women’s History Month every March to honor women’s contributions to the history, culture, and society of America. The students at Westminster School also learned about Women’s History Month and participated in these celebrations. Westminster School, a private school in Annandale Virginia, dives into the significance of Women’s History Month in the article below. Women’s History Month Celebrations at Westminster School Celebrating Betsy Ross Betsy Ross is credited with helping George Washington finish designing and sewing the first US flag. Every March, Ross is remembered for her contributions to history and for the symbol of patriotism she helped develop. At Westminster School, during Women’s History Month, the first-graders were introduced to Betsy Ross in their social studies lesson with Miss North. The students then engaged in a step-by-step activity to draw Betsy Ross and her famous flag. Not only did they learn something about a remarkable woman, but they also learned how to persevere with this activity. Westminster School is a private school that stands apart from other educational institutions by adhering to a high standard of excellence in classical education for the twenty-first century. Established in 1962, Westminster School continues to prepare its graduates for successful and fulfilling lives through a classical education delivered in an exceptionally nurturing environment. A traditional and time-tested approach, classical education has educated some of the greatest thinkers and innovators of the world across history. Read more at: https://www.westminsterschool....