Newsworthy Notables for November 24, 2010
Children’s book writer to visit MLK Elementary
Author James Otis Thach will visit Martin Luther King Elementary School on Nov. 29 to read from his new book, “The Seal Pup,” and discuss the process of writing, illustrating and publishing.
Hart, Deal students talk to space station astronauts
As part of International Education Week activities, astronauts from the orbiting International Space Station talked Tuesday with students from Hart and Deal middle schools about living and working in space.
Students gathered at the U.S. Department of Education’s auditorium to talk with space station “residents” Scott Kelly, Shannon Walker and Doug Wheelock.
Also on hand speaking with the astronauts was U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and NASA Associate Administrator for Education Leland Melvin.
The discussion served as an opportunity to promote the value of teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Anacostia JROTC team wins city drill tourney
The Anacostia High School JROTC Drill Team was crowned as the city champions at the Annual General Colin Powell Drill Tournament held Nov. 13. And the school’s girls’ volleyball team was slated to play in the consolation game of the City Volleyball Championship.
Powell ES takes first place in Lego League robotics tourney
Powell Elementary School students took first place in Division I Robot Design at Smithsonian Regional 2010 Body Forward First Lego League Robotics Tournament on Saturday.
Ballet and buffet at Sharpe Health School
As fall turns to winter, Sharpe Health School held an event to connect the seasons and the community through ballet and a holiday feast.
More than 160 students, parents, teachers, staff, residents and representatives from various organizations gathered at the special education school Nov. 16 for a performance by the Washington Ballet and a Thanksgiving meal that satisfied their hunger for art and delicious holiday food.
The ballet presented parts of “The Nutcracker,” but also gave a mini-lesson on the history and culture of ballet and “The Nutcracker” in a lesson that ranged from music to acting, history and math and reached students of all age groups and multiple disabilities.
Students and family members applauded the performance and found the experience and exposure to be fun and educational.
During the event, staff offered a sign language presentation and mini-lesson through song and dance that elicited smiles, laughter and applause, and foster learning.
For the past few months, staff, teachers and families have been given the opportunity to enroll in sign language classes (provided by staff on-site) and the Nov. 16 event provided an opportunity to learn, demonstrate and engage through another language – American Sign Language (ASL).
To round-out the event, related services staff introduced themselves and gave a brief description of what they do.
All students at Sharpe have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), so related services and the providers have an impact on the physical, mental, emotional, social and academic development of each student.
Parents also learned about the resources and opportunities available to them, such as the open computer lab and computer classes.
Finally, the school hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon for parents. Staff and teachers brought an array of meat, fruits, vegetables and desserts, and parents dined, networked and got valuable resources from providers.
Parents also got a glimpse of students’ academic work in theory and practice. The bulletin boards illustrated the autumn season and Thanksgiving, and spotlighted the students’ photos and work which correlate with the standards and objectives.
Sorority hosts Young, Male and Black conference at Kelly Miller MS
Xi Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted its third Young, Male and Black (YMB) in America Conference on Nov. 20 at Kelly Miller Middle School.
The goal of YMB is to support the educational success of minority boys from disadvantaged communities.
This year, successful African-American male business, civic, education and nonprofit leaders such as Joe Briggs of the NFL Players Association and fitness expert and health guru Mark Jenkins headlined workshops and discussion groups for more than 300 minority youth.
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