Ten prizes, valued at $8,000 each, are in the “People’s Choice” category and will be based solely on how many votes applicants have received from the public for their videos. Video voting began January 19 and ends on January 30. Parker-Varney’s video is now posted on the Follett Challenge website. Click through to the story for the link to vote.
The judges felt that Nikita’s art piece expressed an understanding of the power of standing together to “grow” from negativity. The depiction of a flower with incomplete petals indicates that Nikita understands that the work is not done, that today’s children must create a positive environment, in spite of historic negativity.
“Collaboration is essential for growing the extended learning opportunities we currently offer our students,” Livingston said during a Jan. 6 1,000 Mentors kick-off event at Newforma software company, on Elm Street. “We’re excited to work with organizations that support the concept of competency-based learning and want to help us reach our goals.”
Online fundraising sites are connecting educators with thousands of people who want to help them get what they need. Whether they’re looking for school supplies, technology, classroom furniture, or want to take their students on an incredible field trip, teachers now have several options for collecting cash donations.
City Year corps members work in six of Manchester’s elementary schools – Bakersville, Beech Street, Gossler Park, McDonough, Parker-Varney and Wilson – providing support and mentorship to students. They work closely with children in academic subjects such as math, reading and writing, as well as encouraging attendance and social or emotional learning.
Mariel was nominated for the opportunity to join the Advisory Panel on Student Opportunity by her guidance counselor at West, Eli Glass. She is one of 16 student members who represent different regions of the country, come from various socioeconomic backgrounds, and are at different stages in their academic careers.
“When our students participate in real-life activities they learn valuable lessons about trial and error, decision-making, reasoning, innovation, and creativity through project-based learning.”
School bus accident reported on Elm Street, with students heading to Southside Middle School.
Karen Burkush will retire in June 2015 after 35 years with the school district.
The AP Honor Roll distinction is earned by school districts that increase access to advanced placement course work while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams. Manchester is one of only six NH districts to receive this honor.