The Super QAR
The Question Answer Relationship is a research-based method for getting students to think about what they read. The Super QAR, a program published by the Wright Group, aims to provide a shared language to make the largely abstract process underlying how we make sense of text concrete for students. Through this program students are taught […]
Science Day ’07
Funds will be used to develop and present seven Science Days, one for each grade level from K through 6, at Roberts School. Students will rotate in small groups from station to station in order to study and experience exciting scientific experiments and hands-on activities supporting and enhancing the science curriculum.
Stain Glass Mosaic Panels for the Media Center
This grant will add a stain glass mosaic mural for the library. In 2006 and 2007 the art program created mosaic tile projects initiated with an NPEF grant. The National Art Honor Society, under the direction of Mrs. Gallagher, will create a mosaic that will flank the doors and would measure 22” wide by 84” […]
International Festival
The International Festival is a bi-annual event that offers a simulated world tour for students district-wide and the community. Live performances of traditional dancing and drumming have been an exciting feature of this program. Countries from the four corners of the earth have been represented by student booths offering a smattering of the authentic experience […]
American History Comes Alive
One of the best ways to get students interested in history is to better involve them through the use of images, activities, and simulations. This project will provide them with PowerPoint slide shows, simulations, DVDs and other project-oriented activities, all of which make the subject matter come alive.