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Robert's Rules Day marks the anniversary of the birth of General Henry M. Robert (US) on May 2, 1837. He was the author of Robert's Rules of Order, a guide to running efficient meetings, organizations and groups. He passed away on May 11, 1923.

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May

School Principal's Day, Ntl.: May 2

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This day honors K-12 Principals in the United States and was created by Janet Dellaria of Michigan. It has now become a regularly acknowledged event each year, but is not backed by the major associations. October is National Principal’s Month and in early April each year there is a National Associate Principal’s Week, both major events are sponsored by National Association of Secondary School Principals and renewed each year through congress.

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May

Scurvy Awareness Day: May 2

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Scurvy Awareness Day brings in the United States highlights the hundreds of cases of Scurvy reported each year. It's a sickness largely plaguing homeless people due to their lack of access to fresh produce. Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C, something most common in citrus fruits. This day was originally sponsored by Live Strong. It is currently unsponsored.

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May

Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week (SubWeek): May 2-6

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National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, or SubWeek, is five days dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of individuals that fill in for permanent teachers everyday in the United States. It occurs the first full school week in May. This is an official event recognized by the United States House of Representatives with a purpose of: Bolstering morale with substitute teachers. Fostering a sense of loyalty to the district. Increasing the activity of substitute teachers. Assisting in awareness by permanent teachers of the contributions of substitute teachers. Providing incentives for permanent teachers to keep lesson plans current and interesting. Motivating new individuals to apply for substitute teacher positions. Facilitating a survey of substitute needs and training for the next school year.

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May

Sun Awareness Week (UK): May 2-8

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The United Kingdom isn’t normally associated with sunburns and summer, but thirty-five percent of Brits each year get at least one sunburn at home or traveling. This week is about raising awareness of effective sun protection treatments, products and precautions. It is sponsored by sponsored by La Roche-Posay skincare, a brand of L'Oréal Cosmetics.

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May

Teachers Appreciation Week: May 2-6

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Sponsored by the National Parents and Teachers Association, Nation Teacher Appreciation Week takes place during the first full school week of May since its launch in 1984. Teachers play a key role in student success and sometimes a simple “thanks” is all a teacher needs to feel valued. The decision to teach often comes with low-to-moderate pay and around-the-clock hours. Support from families can ease the difficult work teachers do. The PTA provides the following ideas to help students honor teachers: Write letters and cards of appreciation to your students’ teachers throughout the week and ask you students’ teachers how you can support them throughout the year. Show your support for the tremendous work teachers do by volunteering in your students’ classrooms. Nominate your students’ teachers for local and national awards. Tell us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram how you plan to appreciate your students’ teachers using the hashtag #ThankATeacher. Pick up the April/May edition of Our Children magazine, which is devoted to teachers’ perspectives and offers parents great advice for building a strong relationship with their students’ educators. Give the gift of PTA membership to a teacher in your life. Follow the new PTA Pinterest boards for more teacher appreciation ideas. Follow the new PTA Instagram account to share how you #ThankATeacher. National PTA has also created customizable recognition tools for you and your child to use to make your teacher feel special.

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May

Truffle Day: May 2

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Truffle Day celebrates truffles, the chocolate candy with a sweet or nutty filling. These candy box delights first appeared in the 1920s in Europe and come in three key varieties: American, European and Swiss. Each style is distinctive with various differences in size, texture and shelf life. Both Swiss and French truffles need to be eaten within a day or two of their creation and tend to be small and round. American truffles can generally last years and tend to be larger or oval in shape.

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May

Tuna Day, World: May 2

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World Tuna Day is a day that commemorates the fish most commonly used in cooking, the tuna. In 2017 the United Nations officially added World Tuna Day to its dossier of awareness campaigns, recognizing the critical role of tuna to sustainable development, food security, economic opportunity, and livelihoods of people around the world. Tuna species account for 20% of fish caught in the oceans, and over 8% of internationally traded seafood. The fish plays a key role in ensuring a healthy and robust marine ecosystem. Nearly two-thirds of the tuna currently served in restaurants and purchased through supermarkets originates in the Pacific Ocean. Small Island Development States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDC) benefit most from the sustainable use of marine resources and the challenges that are affecting tuna stocks. However, the decline in Ocean health continues to affect all species of fish, including tuna. This makes the future outlook of this essential food source uncertain.

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May

Asthma Day, World: May 3

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World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day occurs on the first Tuesday in May. GINA was launched in 1993 in collaboration with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA, and the World Health Organization.

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May

Chocolate Custard Day, Ntl.: May 3

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National Chocolate Custard Day has a bit of contention. Nobody knows its origin, so nobody knows if May 3rd or May 5th is the correct date. Going back over the past ten years we find it marked on both. Therefore, we're marking it as the third simply because it comes first. However, if you want to celebrate on the fifth, or from the third through the fifth, go for it. One can never have too much chocolate custard! National Chocolate Custard Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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May

Constitution Memorial Day (JP)(1947): May 3

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Marking the anniversary of the institution of the Japanese Constitution, May 3, 1947. This event is part of Golden Week in Japan, which is a national holiday.

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May

Day of the Holy Cross (MX): May 3

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It was the construction unions in Mexico that chose to defy Pope John XXIII’s cancellation of this feast day in the Catholic calendar in 1960. Until then, it was a day in which people decorated the crosses of the dead and within the town in flowers and streamers. In later years they and other leaders petitioned the Pope and were able to keep their beloved holiday, in Mexico alone. Today it is not just about decorating the crosses in Mexico. It is also about honoring the men and women of the construction industries that helped save their cherished day…with blessings.

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May

Donkey Week (UK): May 3-10

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Donkey Week in UK falls during International Donkey Day, May 8. This event highlights the importance of donkeys. During this time, people can cuddle, touch and enjoy the company of donkeys. There are also talks and presentations by guest speakers, wildlife walks and other social events.

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May

Garden Meditation Day: May 3

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Need an excuse to spend the day in the garden? Welcome to Garden Meditation Day. This is your day to get out there and lose yourself in your favorite hobby. Breathe in the air, focus on the flowers and let yourself be one with nature. Annually on the 3rd of May.

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May

Lumpy Rug Day: May 3

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Lumpy Rug Day is one of the silly little holidays that people seem to latch onto each year. A lumpy rug can be a small floor carpet that is bunched up and in need of a good swat, or a really bad wig that doesn’t fit right. Whichever lumpy rug you prefer, today is your day to get it in order, cleaned or ironed out. This is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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