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Ms. Shimona commented on the blog post Careers Exhibition Project 3 days, 14 hours ago · View Hmmm… why don’t you see me at Lunchtime tomorrow and tell me what exactly your idea is. Sounds possible… Although – What are you making? (Model of what?)
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Pushing Your Imagination to the Limit…
Check out this cool video: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsense_technology.html
2 weeks, 2 days ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: International Day/Fair Postponed
Please note that
this Friday’s International Day (Assembly and Fair)
has been postponed to
Friday, March 19th.2 weeks, 2 days ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Just a thought…
Books, paper certs, & money
can only take you so far.
We should really be
exemplifying and teaching
our children ATTITUDES
on how to live life
successfully.
<p [...]4 weeks, 1 day ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Letter Sent Home Today
INTERNATIONAL FAIR
February 9th, 2010
Dear Parent,
We would like to enlist your help in the upcoming International Fair on Friday, February 26th.
On that day, we will have student performances (Student Assembly) from 8am-9am, followed by the International Fair from [...]1 month ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Open Letter to Wells Parents
Dearest Parents,
It was great having coffee with you this morning. I’m so glad we got to talk.
In the weeks and months to come, I hope that more parental involvement will become the norm at Wells.
Your voice is so important to us, and in time, [...]1 month ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Did You Know?
Fantastic video on the progression of information technology, researched by Karl Fisch, Scott McLeod, and Jeff Brenman.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
Points to ponder after you’ve watched the video (at least once):
How does the rapid, exponential progression of information technology affect
how we learn in school?
our future career choice?
how we decide what information to gather?
our life choices?
Get your Thinking Caps on!1 month ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Thursday Feb 4
I came to realize that
life lived to help others
is the only one that matters
and that it is my duty…
This is my highest
and best use as a human.
Ben [...]
1 month ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Tuesday Feb 2
I have always found that
mercy bears richer fruits
than strict justice.
Abraham Lincoln1 month, 1 week ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: International Cultures Month – CHINESE CULTURE WEEKS
Today we kick off a brand new theme for the month of February!
Details about games and competitions will soon be up on the Themes Page.1 month, 1 week ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Thursday Jan 28
Plans are only
good intentions unless
they immediately degenerate
into hard work.
Peter Drucker1 month, 1 week ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Wednesday Jan 27
Silence
is more musical
than any song.
Christina Rossetti1 month, 2 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Last week of Math Month!!
Well boys and girls, it’s coming to the of January… and that means that Math Month is almost at it’s end!
This week, we have our Brain Busters Room Challenge – Finals, as well as a REMATCH of the Upper Elementary Mental Math Challenge (Recess Tuesday) and the deadline for the [...]
1 month, 2 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Friday Jan 22
Reason should direct
and appetite obey.
Cicero1 month, 2 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Thurs Jan 21
The best way to
escape from a problem
is to solve it.
Alan Saporta1 month, 2 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Wednesday Jan 20
Always remember
others may hate you
but those who hate you
don’t win unless
you hate them.
And then you destroy yourself.
Richard M. Nixon1 month, 3 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Math Month!!
This week we kicked off Math Month with some really challenging activities:
Brain Busters – Room Challenge
Mensa Puzzle Game
Counselor’s Mental Math Challenge
Here are some pictures from the Lower Elementary Counselor’s Mental Math Challenge (today):
<img src="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs132.snc3/17941_411943960460_667505460_10480173_4073866_n.jpg" border="5" alt="" width="450" [...]1 month, 3 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Monday Jan 18
Every day holds
the possibility of a
miracle.
Elizabeth David1 month, 3 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Friday Jan 15
The cure for boredom is
CURIOSITY.
There is no cure for curiosity.
Dorothy Parker1 month, 3 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Thursday Jan 14
The past with its pleasures,
its rewards, its foolishness,
it punishments, is there
for each of us forever,
and it should be.
Lillian Hellman1 month, 3 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Wednesday Jan 13
Time
has a wonderful way
of showing us
what really matters.
Margaret Peters1 month, 4 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Welcome Back!
Happy new year and welcome to
our 2nd semester here at Wells 51!
I hope you all had rejuvenating holidays and are ready and raring to a brand new school term.
Here’s a thought for you to start the semester with:
Make it a rule of life
never to regret and [...]
1 month, 4 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Monday
In a progressive country
change is constant;
…change…
is inevitable.
Benjamin Disraeli2 months, 4 weeks ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: The Science of a Hug….
Many of you know – I LOVE hugs!
Well, here’s why:A good old-fashioned cuddle, say the scientists, can reduce heart disease, cut down stress and promote longevity. The researchers even advise nervous public speakers to indulge in a bit of hugging before they go on stage to face their audience….
… At the [...]3 months ago · View
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Ms. Shimona wrote a new blog post: Thought of the Day – Thursday
Where is there dignity
unless there is honesty?
Cicero3 months ago · View
