The Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse recently sponsored a six-part workshop called "We're Not Buying It" for Memorial School sixth graders, given by the Center for Prevention, based in Newton. The program aims to prevent or delay the onset of alcohol, marijuana, and drug use, and to prevent bullying.
Charles Olbon School created a sensory hallway to provide students with movement breaks throughout the day when needed. Sensory hallways provide students with a positive outlet for addressing fidgeting, ADHD, sensory processing issues, stress and anxiety.
Beatrice Gilmore School art teacher Mrs. Toole created these collages of all student work for the Kids Heart Challenge. Gym teacher Mr. Pomante and nurse Ms. Roehrich spearheaded this drive, raising $1,886 for the American Heart Association. Students were encouraged to register online and take advantage of the online activities as well as download the American Heart Association's mobile app. On the online site, there are challenges the kids could pledge to take, such as drinking more water and exercising.
The 2019 March Book Madness at Memorial is underway. March Madness is the perfect event to merge students' love of basketball and of amazing books. Language Arts teacher Miss Moore compiled a list of the books most commonly checked-out by our middle schoolers. Over the course of the month, students vote weekly for their favorites. We can't wait to see who wins this tournament of books.
The artwork of selected Charles Olbon School students in various forms is on display at the Alfred Baumann Library, located at 5 Brophy Lane, as part of Youth Art Month.
