Monthly Archives: May 2019

SPRAYGROUNDS in Arlington,VA

Au Pairs,

Memorial Day is behind us which means Arlington Parks and Recreation has officially opened the spraygrounds around the county.

Spraygrounds are parks where kids can splash and play with water; it’s a great place to cool off a bit this summer, they are free and open from now til Labor Day weekend.

Check if there is one near you and confirm with your host parents that it is okay to bring your host child/children to one of them:https://parks.arlingtonva.us/parksfacilities/spraygrounds

Don’t forget sunscreen and bug spray:-)

 

Memorial Day celebration


Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed every year on the last Monday of May.  Many cities and towns host parades (check local websites to get information).  Families and friends often relax and enjoy picnics, cook outs, opening the pool or a trip to the beach.

·         The federal holiday was originally called “Decoration Day” and was first observed on May 5, 1868,

·         Following the battle of Gettysburg, women from Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, placed flowers on the graves of the fallen soldiers.

·         The “National Moment of Remembrance Act” was signed on Dec. 20, 2000, by President Bill Clinton, designating 3 p.m. as a moment set aside to “pause and consider the true meaning of this holiday.”

·         Memorial Day unofficially marks the beginning of summer for many Americans

 Looking to celebrate this very important day? Check what Arlington, VA has to offer:

https://www.stayarlington.com/blog/observe-memorial-day-in-arlington/

 

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”  ~Maya Angelou