Friday, February 28, 2014

20% Time at Hixson Middle School

Good afternoon,

This semester, the students on Team Harmony at Hixson Middle School are being given the support and "space" to follow their passions and interest in new and different ways.  After much thought and planning, Don Eckert and Melissa Hellwig made the decision to allow students to engage in "20% time" during one class period each week.  Please check out the blog site below to see how the hands, hearts, and minds of the children and teachers are being engaged in new and beautiful ways.

http://harmonizedlearning.blogspot.com/

Take care...John


Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Calling All Upper Elementary and Middle School Students (and their families)....

Good afternoon,

Check out this learning experience being provided by Washington University on March 1 at 11:00 am.  I've been told that the experience, designed with upper elementary and middle school children in mind, involves demonstrations from graduate school students followed by hands-on activities for the children attending!

Take care....John

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

March 9 - American Promise

Dear Community,

We hope that you can join us for this special event on March 9, 2014.  Following the showing, we'll provide a structure for participants to briefly debrief the movie.  

Take care and see you on March 9th if not before...John



Tuesday, February 4, 2014

WGHS Students Help Fight Crime - Literally!

Good morning,

Did you know that the work of students in a forensics class at WGHS continues to help local and federal crime units solve a variety crimes across the country?

Click the link below...John

http://wgecho.org/2014/01/29/forensic-sciences-aids-law-enforcement/