Monday, May 03, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
8th Grade “Who is America?” - African and Irish Experiences Museum Exhibit
Opening on Tuesday, April 13th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: The 8th graders are holding their Museum Exhibit Opening on Tuesday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m. We hope many of you will be able to come and support our 8th grade students as they share their work in comparing the experiences of Africans and Irish Immigrants in America in their “Who is America?” Exhibit. In addition, 6th and 7th grade classes are encouraged to visit the exhibit on Wednesday, April 14th according to the schedule sent out by Ms. Greeley.
Monday, January 25, 2010
February- WEBSITE of MONTH
Submitted by Maura O'Toole:
Click here to access the 1,000's of resources through the BPL
password is: reuben8
Click here to access the 1,000's of resources through the BPL
password is: reuben8
Friday, January 15, 2010
Haiti Efforts
CITY OF BOSTON
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO
Do you need help locating family members in Haiti? ·The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for individuals seeking information about family members living in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747. Press zero (0) to speak to a customer service representative.
·For people seeking to restore contact with family members after earthquake in Haiti, visit http://www.icrc.org/familylinks
·The White House is also directing people to www.whitehouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake for general information about the earthquake and relief efforts in Haiti.
Are you looking for a way to help?
The immediate need is for money that can be used by an established relief organization to best aid victims of the devastating earthquake.
Visit www.interaction.org to get a list of credible responding organizations for international emergencies.
Reputable organizations include:
·Partners in Health: www.pih.org
·International Red Cross: www.redcross.orgor donate $10 to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999."
·Catholic Relief Services: www.crs.org
·Mayor Thomas M. Menino has also established a Haitian Family Relief Fund at Bank of America where residents can make donations to support relief efforts for families in Boston who are affected by the earthquake. Donations can be made via The Fund for Boston Neighborhoods, Inc. at Boston City Hall or Bank of America branches in Boston.
·You can find more ways to help through the Center for International Disaster Information (www.cidi.org) or through USAID's interactive website, which has a list of non-governmental organizations and instructions on how to help: www.usaid.gov
·The FBI warns everyone to be aware of fraud and scams: http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm
Do you need additional assistance? Mayor Thomas M. Menino, along with local elected officials, SEIU Local 1199, area hospitals and health centers,
city departments, and community organizations will open a Referral and Support Center at the SEIU Local 1199
Bayside Office Center located at 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester (next to the JFK redline station). The Center will operate from 9 AM until 9 PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and will offer phone lines and computer access to help in locating family and friends in Haiti. Translators will be available along with counseling support and assistance linking to needed services.
Tips for taking care of yourself and your family during these difficult times:
Support each other. Parents and caregivers should take time to talk together and find ways to meet each other's needs.
Monitor adult conversations. Be aware of what adults are saying about the earthquake or the damage. Children listen to adults' conversations and may misinterpret what they hear, becoming unnecessarily
frightened.
Limit media exposure. Protect your child from too many images and descriptions of the earthquake, including those on television, on the Internet, on radio, and in the newspaper.
Reassure children that they are safe.
Take care of yourself physically. Eat healthily, get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, and get proper medical care.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO
Do you need help locating family members in Haiti? ·The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for individuals seeking information about family members living in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747. Press zero (0) to speak to a customer service representative.
·For people seeking to restore contact with family members after earthquake in Haiti, visit http://www.icrc.org/familylinks
·The White House is also directing people to www.whitehouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake for general information about the earthquake and relief efforts in Haiti.
Are you looking for a way to help?
The immediate need is for money that can be used by an established relief organization to best aid victims of the devastating earthquake.
Visit www.interaction.org to get a list of credible responding organizations for international emergencies.
Reputable organizations include:
·Partners in Health: www.pih.org
·International Red Cross: www.redcross.orgor donate $10 to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999."
·Catholic Relief Services: www.crs.org
·Mayor Thomas M. Menino has also established a Haitian Family Relief Fund at Bank of America where residents can make donations to support relief efforts for families in Boston who are affected by the earthquake. Donations can be made via The Fund for Boston Neighborhoods, Inc. at Boston City Hall or Bank of America branches in Boston.
·You can find more ways to help through the Center for International Disaster Information (www.cidi.org) or through USAID's interactive website, which has a list of non-governmental organizations and instructions on how to help: www.usaid.gov
·The FBI warns everyone to be aware of fraud and scams: http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm
Do you need additional assistance? Mayor Thomas M. Menino, along with local elected officials, SEIU Local 1199, area hospitals and health centers,
city departments, and community organizations will open a Referral and Support Center at the SEIU Local 1199
Bayside Office Center located at 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester (next to the JFK redline station). The Center will operate from 9 AM until 9 PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and will offer phone lines and computer access to help in locating family and friends in Haiti. Translators will be available along with counseling support and assistance linking to needed services.
Tips for taking care of yourself and your family during these difficult times:
Support each other. Parents and caregivers should take time to talk together and find ways to meet each other's needs.
Monitor adult conversations. Be aware of what adults are saying about the earthquake or the damage. Children listen to adults' conversations and may misinterpret what they hear, becoming unnecessarily
frightened.
Limit media exposure. Protect your child from too many images and descriptions of the earthquake, including those on television, on the Internet, on radio, and in the newspaper.
Reassure children that they are safe.
Take care of yourself physically. Eat healthily, get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, and get proper medical care.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Website of Month
Submitted by Maura O'Toole
Contains the best websites for kids from the American Library Association. All of these sites are vetted by professional Librarians and should be used for research instead of Google and Wikipedia.
American Library Association
Contains the best websites for kids from the American Library Association. All of these sites are vetted by professional Librarians and should be used for research instead of Google and Wikipedia.
American Library Association
Monday, December 07, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Blog Posting (Assignment #2)
Please post and answer these questions on your Blog:
1. What social contracts do we follow to when we are driving a car?
2. What happens when drivers ignore the rules (social contracts)?
3. What are some examples of social contracts that people need to follow so our society
works well and safely?
4. What are some examples of online devices?
5. What are some tools you can use to interact with others online?
6. What can you do online to harm others?
7. What are some examples of online social contracts?
8. Why does the Internet make it easier for some people to disregard responsible social contracts?”
9. Why doesn’t the Internet have strict rules of social conduct?
10. What is the Golden Rule, and how can you follow it online?
11. Define the word empathy and say how having empathy for others relates to following the Golden Rule.
1. What social contracts do we follow to when we are driving a car?
2. What happens when drivers ignore the rules (social contracts)?
3. What are some examples of social contracts that people need to follow so our society
works well and safely?
4. What are some examples of online devices?
5. What are some tools you can use to interact with others online?
6. What can you do online to harm others?
7. What are some examples of online social contracts?
8. Why does the Internet make it easier for some people to disregard responsible social contracts?”
9. Why doesn’t the Internet have strict rules of social conduct?
10. What is the Golden Rule, and how can you follow it online?
11. Define the word empathy and say how having empathy for others relates to following the Golden Rule.
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