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The Power of Poetry at JFK
March 8, 2019March 8, 2019
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The Power of Poetry at JFK

Please join the JFK community in congratulating 8th grader Trey Rivera, whose poem “The Mill River”, was selected as a 2019 Poetry Finalist in the River of Words contest!  Trey’s poem will be published in this year’s digital 2019 River of Words Anthology as well as next year’s 2019-20 printed anthology. The River of Words...

Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of March 4
March 5, 2019March 5, 2019
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Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of March 4

March Greetings! Winter is certainly still here, but spring is around the corner! • Reminders: Internet Safety – The internet puts more resources at our fingertips than ever before. Due to the wealth of information accessible online, both good and bad, it’s important to understand different ways we can make the internet safer. One website...

What the Hawk Saw at Ryan Road!
February 25, 2019February 25, 2019
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What the Hawk Saw at Ryan Road!

This video is a true collaboration of students and teachers at Ryan Road! A red hawk was beautifully hand crafted by Ms. Whittier-Liu, which “flew” to each grade level and classroom. Teachers reported and documented “What the Hawk Saw” in their class. Then, the student leadership team came up with a creative way to share...

Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of February 25
February 24, 2019February 24, 2019
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Principal Madden’s Weekly Update—Week of February 25

The photos this week show first grade and kindergarten outdoor adventures in the woods across from our school. We are so lucky to have a place to explore in the forest so close to school. We are lucky to have Mr. Ted, too, our naturalist from the Hitchcock Center. Other photos show more healthy cooking...

Third Graders Explore What Makes a Computer
February 22, 2019February 22, 2019
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Third Graders Explore What Makes a Computer

RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary third grade students were featured in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Wednesday, February 20th because of their work with Piper Computers. Through a hands on approach, students learn the components of a computer, to compare “input” versus “output” and how circuits, switches and buttons function. To read the full article, follow...