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Read MoreWe are thrilled to introduce our theme for 2024-2025: The Year of Service. Our annual theme is an area of experimentation and special focus. While we already use Service Learning as a preferred method of teaching, we hope to expand its use to academic areas previously untapped. We will also further an understanding of its long-term beneficial effects upon each student, and upon the world through the ripples they create. This theme reflects our commitment not only to academic excellence but also to nurturing compassionate and engaged citizens. Through the Year of Service, we aim to instill in our students the values of empathy and generosity, while expanding their concept of community to maximum inclusion. By integrating more service-oriented projects and activities into our curriculum, we hope to provide students with meaningful experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime, and not evaporate as after a traditional test. We have already documented how well this works through videotaped interviews with graduates now in high school, college, and beyond. Throughout the Year of Service, our students will have the opportunity to participate in various service projects. These projects will range from class community initiatives, to environmental initiatives and social outreach programs, and finally to collaborations with local non-profits, community organizations, and global organizations. By actively engaging in these activities, students will learn the importance of giving back and the impact that their actions can have on the lives of others. Our goal is to foster a sense of responsibility and leadership in our students, encouraging them to become caring, proactive members of society. We believe that the Year of Service will not only enhance our students’ academic journey but also create a school culture that values kindness, cooperation, and the well-being of others, including all who share this planet. We invite you, our parents and guardians, to join us in this endeavor by supporting and encouraging your children as they embark on this journey of service. I will document a running account of our service activities and successes on our private Facebook page.
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Read MorePics of the Week Upcoming: This coming week we have so many great events! On Monday we have a live Engineering Competition (parents welcome), and yearbooks go on sale. On Wednesday we have the 6th grade show (parents welcome). The 1pm matinee is mostly for our students, and the 7pm evening show is mostly for families, followed by graduation. Then there is the Spelling Bee on Thursday (parents welcome), and the 2nd grade Living Museum of Historical Heroes on Friday! WOW! Week at a glance: Monday: Engineering Fair @9 (parents welcome); Yearbooks on Sale $20 Tuesday: Quiet Time Wednesday: PIZZA DAY; 6th grade show at 1 (parents welcome) and 7pm (graduation after evening show) Thursday: Spelling Bee at 9:15 (parents welcome) Friday: Quiet Time; 6th grade graduation trip leaves at 10:45; 2nd grade Historical Heroes at 1pm Best Links: PAY ATTENTION TO THE CALENDAR! PLEASE! Classes are depending on each child to be present for special events like the SPELLING BEE! READ MR. BRUCE’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER! HERE IS THE LIST OF CLASS SHOWS FOR THE YEAR. Messages: ABSENCES: Please let us know immediately why your child is absent, especially if it involves any suspected contagious illness such as FLU, STREP THROAT, COVID, etc. Review: In the pics we have the 4th and 5th grade shows from this week. Second graders have a butterfly moment. (Is that supposed to be symbolic Ms. Deborah?) Eighth graders are enjoying the best field trip Progressive School has!
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