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The symbolism of September month focuses on refocusing our energies. In the Northern Hemisphere, it signals the beginning of autumn, while it kicks off the spring season in the South. Like the other months, its name comes from the ancient Romans. It comes from the Latin septum, meaning “seven“ because in the original Roman republican calendar September was the seventh month of the year rather than the ninth.
The symbolism of September month focuses on refocusing our energies. In the Northern Hemisphere, it signals the beginning of autumn, while it kicks off the spring season in the South. Like the other months, its name comes from the ancient Romans. It comes from the Latin septum, meaning “seven“ because in the original Roman republican calendar September was the seventh month of the year rather than the ninth.
"By all these lovely tokens, September days are here, With summer's best of weather, And autumn's best of cheer." —Helen Hunt Jackson
Zodiac: Virgo until September 22 and Libra from September 23
Gemstone: Sapphire
The vibrant gemstone is said to protect loved ones from envy and harm. It is associated with heaven — in medieval times, clergy wore the gems to symbolize heaven. Sapphires are generally thought of being various shades of blue, but they occur in hues of purple, green, orange, yellow and even pink.
Flower: Aster, Morning Glory
A symbol of powerful love, the aster is joined by September's other flower, the morning glory, a symbol of affection.
Tree: Weeping Willow, Lime, Olive, Hazelnut
Gemstone: Sapphire
The vibrant gemstone is said to protect loved ones from envy and harm. It is associated with heaven — in medieval times, clergy wore the gems to symbolize heaven. Sapphires are generally thought of being various shades of blue, but they occur in hues of purple, green, orange, yellow and even pink.
Flower: Aster, Morning Glory
A symbol of powerful love, the aster is joined by September's other flower, the morning glory, a symbol of affection.
Tree: Weeping Willow, Lime, Olive, Hazelnut
Monthly Awareness
Days of Significance
Fall or September Equinox
Saturday September 23nd
Saturday September 23nd
Tuesday September 21st
Sept. 30th
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
On September 30, all Canadians are encouraged to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.
On September 30, all Canadians are encouraged to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.
Other Observance Days
Fall Fairs - It's that time of year again...
Character Building - Trait of the Month
This month's character trait is,
What does respect mean to you?
Each weekly there are a number of activities in a variety of subject areas including spelling, math, social studies, science, and art.
This section includes information to help build and foster healthy living including coping skills, drawing, breathing, and yoga.
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Virtual Field Trips
Take a different virtual trip each week... record where you went, what you did, what you learned, and who in your home may have come along with you...
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