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African Violets<\/p><\/div>\n

March originally was the first month of the year, and it was named Martius<\/strong>. The name honors the Roman god of war, Mars. March was the month of spring and a good point to start a year. Since warmer weather was around, battle could again resume. Thus, March was a tribute to the war god. Numa Pompilis, the second king of Rome, modified the calendar around 700 BC and made January the first month of the year. Therefore, March moved to the third month. The violet is the flower for March. Birthstones for the month are bloodstone and aquamarine.<\/p>\n

Month-Long Activities<\/strong>
\nAmerican Red Cross Month <\/em><\/span><\/strong>verifies the importance of the 1,600 local Red Cross chapters. Children could visit a website at: http:\/\/www.redcross.org<\/a>.
\nMusic in Our Schools Month<\/em><\/strong><\/span> celebrates the role of music education. Over eight million students benefit from the programs. Children could visit a website at: http:\/\/www.menc.org<\/a>.
\nNational Peanut Month<\/em><\/strong><\/span> lauds the peanut, a favorite of children.
\nNational Nutrition Month<\/em><\/span><\/strong> reminds children to eat right. Children could visit a website at: http:\/\/www.eatright.org<\/a>.
\nNational Women\u2019s History Month<\/em><\/strong><\/span> reminds us of the roles American women have played in our history. This year’s theme is Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations<\/span><\/strong>. Children could visit a website at: https:\/\/nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org\/<\/a>.
\nYouth Art Month<\/em><\/strong><\/span> stresses the importance of art in the development of children.<\/p>\n

Special Weeks<\/strong>
\nNewspaper in Education Week <\/em><\/strong><\/span>is the first full week in March. In 2026 the dates are March 1 to March 7.
\nNational School Breakfast Week<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>is the first full week in March. In 2026 the dates are March 1 to March 7. Children can learn more at: https:\/\/schoolnutrition.org\/nsbw\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Special Days\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/em>Daylight Saving Time<\/strong><\/em> <\/span>begins on March 8.<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Saint Patrick\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/em><\/span> is March 17.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Spring<\/strong><\/em><\/span> begins March 20.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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