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2006-2007 Highlights

Chemical Reactions
Kiersten Jennings's science classes created Flash animations of chemical reactions representing combustion, decomposition, synthesis, single replacement, and double replacement.
 
 
Little Rock Role Play
Amy Kissel's social studies students participated in a role play of a Little Rock school board meeting, and they examined resolutions and proposed plans surrounding the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Drawing upon their understandings from Warriors Don't Cry, class lessons, and activities surrounding this period in American history, students assumed the roles of  assorted stakeholders during this activity.
 
 
Poetry Share
8th graders shared their poems with their classmates in Eve Becker's English class.
 
 
Duke's Place
8th grade music students re-created "Duke's Place" by Duke Ellington with Maria Sassani.
 
 
Science Weblog
With Kiersten Jennings, science students are producing a weblog to help relate and connect what they learn in the classroom to the outside world.
 
 
8th grade Chester Re-mix in Music
In Maria Sassani's music class, students used GarageBand to re-mix William Billing's "Chester." Billings is considered America's first major composer, and "Chester" was his famous Revolutionary War hymn.
 
 
  
Empty Bowls Project
8th graders developed presentations about World Food Day (October 16th) and The School's efforts to combat hunger through the Empty Bowls Project. Students explained that World Food Day is a worldwide event to increase awareness, understanding, and action to alleviate hunger. On 1/24/07, the community shared a simple meal of soup and bread at the Empty Bowls Dinner.
 
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Food Bank Trip
8th Grade visited the Food Bank of Greater New York CIty.
 
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Museum Trip
Fabrizzio Morejon organized a trip to visit the Hall of South American People at the American Museum of Natural History.
 
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Atomic Theory Presentations
In Science, Kiersten Jennings had her students create informative presentations about their learning of atomic theories.
 
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Volleyball Championships
Coach Walrath organized a volleyball tournament. After some heated competition, the Orange Team prevailed!
 
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