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Teacher information:
Because the narrative reports I am working on have an unusual structure, I have put up this guide to the narrative reports that I hope you will find useful when you get the reports towards the end of the school year.
What equipment does your child need for Mr. Allen's class?
Homework can seem rather different than you're used to in this class. Here's a guide that might help you understand my perspective. We'll spend a bunch of time on this at Curriculum Night, don't worry!
Follow this link for Parent Conference general information
Teacher puzzles:
Puzzles for your amusement and irritation. Can you solve them?
Where in the world is Mr. Allen? Be a geography detective with these thrilling puzzles.
Teacher adventures:
Mr. Allen's Summer ride across America Summer, 2007
For those of you who are interested, here is the link to my blog for the TransAmerica ride from Yorktown Virginia to San Francisco, California: Summer 07 If you would like to see the route, here's a link to the maps I followed: See you on the flypaper!
West Africa Travel Journal Summer, 2006 If you would like to read about Mr. Paci, and Mr. Allen's summer in West Africa, follow this link: http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Ontheroad/. We posted pictures and journals on this site throughout the journey.
Graduate student projects 2007 - 2008:
Hear songs by sixth graders Eli, Sarah, Rachel, Conor, and Jason.
Check out the latest solo record from ninth grade Gia. It's great! Also, follow this link to Midnight Blonde's homepage for more fabulous music from older students. Just cos they're old doesn't mean they're boring!
Seventh grade band formally known as Jobasky return with a new webpage...
Check out 7th grader Nicole's latest fabulous story, 'Discovering Stacy'...
The comic musings of Mr. Massa, Hailey's cousin. Check out his work before he becomes famous...
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UPDATE: Here it is: the end of year party information. Everything you need to know provided by our noble coordinators.
Show information for parents: We will be trying to put on a final performance for you on Wednesday, June 18th at 6:00pm and 7:00pm. The show is a murder mystery idea created by Kathryn and voted for by the class called: Assassin I'm going to offer to stay behind till 4 pm on the following days to work on the set: June 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12. Anyone who wants to stay to work is welcome to do so, as long as they organize in advance with their parent/guardians (no last minute phone calls!), with pick up at the usual place no later than 4:05pm! For those parents who need to attend 8th grade graduation that night, I apologize for the inconvenience. You can come to the show during the day on Wednesday - we should be doing performances for students at the school at various times during the day. It's not going to be possible for us to be ready any earlier than this due to the many end of year activities detailed in the calendar section. I've had this date on the calendar since late March, and for some reason the 8th grade team didn't contact me about the clash!
The votes are in! Check out this page to see how well your idea did!
Here is an article I found fascinating, and thought you might, too...
Hi all,
As many of you know, Brennan's last
day of school is next Friday as we are going to be away
beginning Memorial Day. Brennan thought it might be fun to
get together with his friends on Friday 5/23 at Playstead
after school for an hour or so. We'll bring drinks, snacks,
and a soccer ball. Is there anything else we should bring
that might be fun?
Medford soccer has tryouts at that
field beginning at 4:00, so the kids will need to be off the
field by then.
Hope to see many of you (or just your
kids) there next Friday.
Julie
(Brennan's mom)
P.S. If the weather is dicey, we'll
take a raincheck and plan a get-together some time in July
when we get back. Keep you eye on the sky.
West Medford Open Studios Event The students will be taking part in this major local community event. It is a great opportunity to link school and community. My after school music group of 6th grade students will perform for 30 mins (1:30pm - 2:00pm). The interested students from our class have from 1:00pm - 1:30pm to perform their songs. To prepare for this upcoming concert, I am going to offer my Thursday afternoons from 2:45pm until 4:00pm for 'band rehearsal.' - deciding what we want to do and how we're going to do it, then preparing for the performance! Pick up will be in the usual place at 4:00pm. Event Summary: Where: Brooks School Music Room When: Saturday, May 10th Performance Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm What: The Reflections and Behind The Mask LIVE IN CONCERT! All participating students need to show up at school (outside the cafetorium) at 11:45am on Saturday for the 'soundcheck'.
Last year's parent, Kate Adams, provided information on Revolutionary reenactments in the area over the next week or so. Follow the link to find out more...
Quilt for Auction
Behold the picture of the quilt
Betsy made from those little
Revolutionary Replica's and Sculptures
Admire some of the artwork we have produced for the penultimate Revolution project....
Mary, Reyna's mom has provided this information for you:
In celebration of National Park Week and
Junior Ranger Day, Boston Harbor Islands national park area
invites you to visit on Saturday, April 26
Follow the link to the Tavern's Home Page, where you will find Student work accumulating like the fake dollars they are pointlessly squirreling away! Week two and three paydays updated. Read ' Battles of the Revolution'!
Here's a photogallery from our recent in school workshop by Tufts students, Liz Baltero and Wendy.
Field Trip to Sturbridge Village
We're going for a lovely day out to Sturbridge village as a culminating activity for our Social Stu
dies program. When: Tuesday April 8th How: By school bus. Times: Depart: 8:45-9:00am Return: 2:00-2:30pm Permission slips and cost: Coming home on Monday, March 31st.
Follow this link to read and enjoy our latest project...
('cover' artwork, by Ilana) The wait is over!! Here it is: Our record: 21 songs, over forty minutes of original music, composed, performed, recorded, arranged, and now presented to you. Take a journey behind the mask...
Writing Workshop
Click on the image to check out the projects we've been working on. Prepare yourself....
Follow this link, to see our bridges making the journey from challenge to construction.
Here is one of the devices. This is Devin, Kevin, and Eric's design.
-Here's the information about the essay contest I mentioned in school, sent by Mary Raczko.
This challenge ended last week. Check out the competitors and the results of the competition here.
Field Trip to the Science Museum
When: January 28th Where: Leaving school circa 8:45am, by MBTA bus, returning circa 2:00pm. Why: Special program on electricity, plus a general tour round one of the finest museums anywhere. Notes; Each student needs to have two lots of 45c to pay for the bus on the day of the trip. Exact change only! Thanks: to the Coordinators for doing all the work to make the trip possible.
Follow this link to the Poet's Cafe Home page from where you can sample some of the poetry we've been writing. Prepare yourselves now...
Deserted Island
Thanks to everyone who braved the snow to see and be part of the show. Congratulations to the students for a job well done. Many thanks to the parents for their extremely generous gift. I really appreciate your support. Have a fantastic vacation, and I'll see you all on January 2nd for the next exciting installment....
Can you tell whether these fantasy creatures were deigned for planets with low gravity, or designed for planets with high gravity?
Check out some of the posters that were part of a recent homework project...
Trick or Treat for Unicef
Callie and Leanna did the accounts for us on Friday. The class total was $327:01. Mr. Paci has collated the totals for the school. We're waiting for the exact totals, but it's 'over $1000' according to a reliable source. I'll report the final total when I have it!
Calendar Dates to note: Tuesday, November 20th Poet's Cafe Room 411, 6:00 and 7:00pm
Thursday, December 20th Show Room 411, 6:00 and 7:00pm
A collection of images and websites we will be seeing and using in class this week.
Follow this link to see some of the new photos from the class this week.
a page dedicated to the pets of room 411... Talk about cute!!
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