Day 137- Sophia Grade 1 Student

I learned about a book. I learned about seeds and were planted to grow a plant. In order to grow seeds need water sunshine and warmth.

Day 136- One Fund

Today our Student Council that supporting people in need is important. They worked to raise $644.00 for #onefund

Day 135- Mrs. Kuras, Speech & Language Pathologist

Today I learned that the name of a big foot like creature in Texas is a wooly booger.

Day 134 Julia H. Grade 4 Student

Julia' s class learned about plant cells. They created their own plant cells. Julia learned that a ribosome is a protein builder.

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Day 133- Julia P. Grade 4 Student

Julia

Today I was able to read some student work. I was reading Julia's writing and I was so impressed with the quality and content. The prompt required her to write about an outstanding family member. Julia wrote about her Uncle and the work ethic that she learned from him.  Julia told me that her Uncle Scott teaches her alot!

Day 132- Recapping last night with the students.

I asked each of the students that participated in the School Committee meeting- What did you learn? Here are their responses;

Presentation is everything
School committee meetings are on television
You have to project your voice
Sometimes spur of the moment things are fun
Meetings can be scary
You always need to speak clearly
Speeches can be easier than you think

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Thank you!

Day 131 Annalise B. Grade 2 Student

Annalise presented me with a wonderful picture that she drew. The assignment was on symmetry. Annalise learned about making things symmetrical.

Day 130- Deb Hale- Educational Consultant & Data Guru!

I am amazed at the connections teachers are making between what they know and what they are learning!
Testament to their ability to reflect and think critically.  What a pleasure!
Great group ... Fun!

Day 129 Hannah L. Grade 11 Hornet at the Hood Mentot

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Day 128- Matthew W.- Grade 1 Student

"Every time you open a book it is like taking a ride on a magic carpet"

Day 126 A Lesson Learned in the Merrimack College Think Tank

Who do you want packing your parachute?
During today's session, I was able to work with a small group of educators to make a decision about grading. We participated in a classic case study in which we were charged to  make a critical decision looking at students’ traditional scores earned while they attended parachute school. This activity required us to draw parallels from parachute school grades to the typical grades in a teacher’s grade book. A very thought provoking activity to say the least!

Day 127- Finish Strong & Believe in yourself!

Please see below- Here is an example of a student learning a great life lesson:

One of my students gave himself some very good words of wisdom this morning.  The student  was completing a math mad minute.  When he was done, I checked his work.  When he realized that he got all 30 multiplication problems correct.  He proudly announced:

"I just believed in myself!"

I learned today that when you believe in yourself you can make it happen. 

Believe in yourself!

Day 126 Merrimack College Think Tank

Day 125- Geocaching with the Hornets

Today in our Hornets at the Hood Mentor program the students went on a Geocaching adventure. The group reported that they learned about Geocaching, GPS Navigation and (most importantly) teamwork.

Day 124- Alyssa C. Grade 5 Student The Boston Lyric Opera Experience

Today I learned about the Boston Lyric Opera. I learned about the exercises that the singers do for their shows, the stage crew & training that the they have.

I was amazed that the sings practice everyday.

Day 123, Ms. Bullard PPS Director, NRPS

Tuesday, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. 

The sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2013. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. North Reading Public Schools is celebrating World Autism Awareness Day by encouraging staff and students to wear blue.

Did you know ...

Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys, Autism prevalence figures are growing. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases, Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism.