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Observances and holidays 2016-17
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- OBSERVANCES AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR JULY 2016 American Heritage Month 1 Canada Day – Celebrates the creation of the dominion of Canada through the signing of the British North America Act on July 1, 1867. - Idea began in 1882 from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create a day off for the “working man.” 8 International Literacy Day – A day sponsored by the U.N. - Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the International Reading Association to highlight the importance of reading. - 17-23 Constitution Week – A week sent aside to commemorate the day in 1787 when the Constitutional Convention adjourned after voting unanimously to approve the propo...
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