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Daniel Armin May 12, 2013 at 09:58 am
Thank you so much for running this story. I have in the past, and currently deal with test…Read More (performance) anxiety. It can be completely debilitating, obviously affecting grades and peoples perception (including my own) of how well I either pay attention or retain
information. It is wonderful there is help out there for people in this situation.
Janice Despotakis May 9, 2013 at 01:00 pm
I heard many positive comments from my daughter. Of course, besides placing so well, the best part…Read More of the trip was knowing how far they have come since the beginning of the school year!
James Dwyer May 8, 2013 at 01:19 pm
North Branford School System has some great dedicated teachers who day after day give the students…Read More their undivided attention.
Congratulations for your time and effort all year long!
Jenn McCulloch (Editor) May 7, 2013 at 08:59 pm
That is such a great (and well-prepared!) idea! I'm sure she will treasure it!
Kim M May 7, 2013 at 01:45 pm
Great article! I sent home a memo last week to all the children in my son's class asking them to…Read More fill out a printed up sheet that started: "I like Mrs. L_____ because...", having the children (1st graders) finish the sentence on why they like their teacher. When I got them back I put them in a pretty little box I found at the Dollar store. I thought it would make an inexpensive, thoughtful keepsake for the teacher. I make sure I labeled it with the school's name & the year so she would have something to remember the kids by.
NewIntellectual May 7, 2013 at 01:52 am
It depends. What was the nature of the final project assignment? (I.E. topic, instructions,…Read More context). School policies must also be considered.
Personally, I think the punishment was harsh. But I do think the video was inappropriate for a school assignment. I think a more appropriate punishment would be a bad grade.
On a side note, they are not very skilled at twerking.
Doreen Currie April 27, 2013 at 05:10 pm
So if our schools can be reimbursed why are they not providing breakfasts? I know the high school…Read More offers breakfast and children participating in FRC programs can eat breakfast but what about the others? If our district has a high percentage of children on reduced or free lunches then they surely should get breakfast. We should not just be thinking about having a nutritious breakfast during CMTs or CAPT....
Mary Ingarra April 26, 2013 at 12:52 pm
It's really not a question of should school breakfast be required, as much as it is a question of…Read More why Connecticut is not improving its participation. This program is federally funded, so schools that are severe need (there are three in North Branford) are reimbursed, just like the school lunch program. Parents receive notices from the school administrators to make sure our children have a nutritious breakfast before taking CMTs, and other exams, so they understand the connection between eating breakfast and improved academic performance. There are successful programs right here on the shoreline, so food service managers and school adminstrators don't have to reinvent the wheel. They can ask questions and learn from each other on how to make this a reality for kids who don't always have access to nutritious food.
Colby O'Rourke April 11, 2013 at 05:35 pm
Thanks James, I couldn't agree more. Not sure if you are on Facebook- if you are- please visit my…Read More page: Colby ORourke "Parents on Board" I would love your input in our discussions.
James Dwyer April 11, 2013 at 11:14 am
GOOD LUCK!
We need dedicated future Board of Ed. members that will be willing to take all of the…Read More children's educational interest into consideration.
NewIntellectual April 8, 2013 at 07:26 pm
James: You reread your comments, you haven't said anything substantive or relevant, nor have you…Read More addressed any of my responses to you.
Lynn: Thanks for another random personal attack. I am always so enlightened by your posts because they are so rational and insightful. (Oh and yes, that was sarcasm, by the way)
Lynn Riordan April 8, 2013 at 03:37 pm
Angry, negative and clearly unhappy - SAD! Life is too short to waste it here ... Moving on to fun,…Read More positive and exciting new things. What a beautiful, beautiful day!
James Dwyer April 8, 2013 at 02:46 pm
New Intellectual:
Please reread my previous comment above to comprehend the meaning of you in the…Read More question.
Now, hopefully you can understand why a good Education is Essential for All.
Have a Nice Evening!
This is my last comment on this Topic.
Denise George April 8, 2013 at 03:55 pm
Great job Jason! You and Laurin were awesome as Sonny and Kira!
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