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Bob Rogers May 15, 2013 at 04:35 pm
MPP - re-read the article three times and still have a hard time thinking how you could come to such…Read More conclusion. Only hoping for a large turnout of informed voters tomorrow either way, just not trolls.
Most Popular Poster May 15, 2013 at 11:14 am
I think it's absolutely vile and disgusting that Mr. Craybass is using the deaths of 20 children in…Read More Newtown to garner support for this budget. Shame on you!
Sheila Gambino May 7, 2013 at 08:43 pm
Congratulations, Tori!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are amazing!!!!!!! Ms. Gambino
Leslie Davenport May 7, 2013 at 06:11 pm
Congratulations Tori!!! Best wishes on your brilliant future ahead!
Sharon Garrison May 7, 2013 at 05:47 pm
Congratulations Tori! Bethel and I are very proud of you! I love that you did a portrait of Twiggy!…Read More I am from the 60's generation of teens! Your winning entry was done SOOO well! It rocks!!
Jack Johnson May 13, 2013 at 05:00 pm
Oh yes she did because this is the first time. My friend who husband was also and athletic director…Read More in CT found out that her husband and Jayme were having an affair. She was named in the divorce proceedings. She was seeing him on school time.
Today's Question May 8, 2013 at 05:26 pm
So it appears there was no follow up story to this. Did she resign as AD and her teaching position…Read More or just as AD?
Jack Johnson May 8, 2013 at 01:54 pm
This is not the first time that you was caught with another man. I
Bill Hillman March 22, 2013 at 10:27 pm
Gifted students are often underachievers, and may learn in a unique and different way to excel.…Read More Unfortunately, many believe, "oh those smart kids can learn without help" Untrue, but that's the perception. Technically, they are special ed just as much as those on the low end. This is an interesting read: http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/14/ten-myths-about-gifted-students-and-programs-for-gifted/
Best of Bethel March 22, 2013 at 12:18 am
Thanks for your input Bill! I do understand that Remedial education is needed as was the case when…Read More gifted was cut but once again money is found for a remedial reading specialist which leaves our brightest students in the lurch. Although I know the Navy picks up a portion of the new NJROTC officer, I think taxpayer money would be better spent if we put the other half of that salary toward a gifted program which encourages our youth to excel and prepares them for top notch colleges.
Debbie DiMaio Koke March 15, 2013 at 05:12 pm
Our 3 year old twins attend Circle of Friends at Berry and are so grateful for your gift! We have…Read More been shaken by the tragedy affecting our Newtown neighbors, so these additional security measures are appreciated. Many blessings to you and your family!
RC in Bethel March 15, 2013 at 04:31 pm
As a parent with a first grader at Berry, I cannot thank you enough Mr Kaoud. May you receive this…Read More karma back 10 fold.
Myra Healy March 5, 2013 at 01:35 pm
Thank you for reminding people about the importance of reading and talking with young children;…Read More singing and talking about family life ( describing what is for supper, etc.) Read to Grow provides free new and gently used books to children of all ages .
Families can apply inline at www.readtogrow.org. There is a family application and a program application. The most important thing one can do for children is to provide books to them so they have a healthy supply of books to practice their reading skills and to have good bonding time with parents and siblings as stories are read together. M Healy Project Coordinator, RTG
Joseph C Moore, USN Ret February 28, 2013 at 03:41 pm
Excellent advice. Greatly underestimated value to the child in this hurried, frantic world.
Carol Nardini February 17, 2013 at 06:38 pm
I don't agree. Students need a break after being in school all day. A period of recreation,…Read More preferably physical, would be better than starting homework right away. This solution worked for this student, but not for all.
Jaimie Cura (Editor) February 12, 2013 at 03:16 am
Renee, that's such a neat picture - thanks for posting! Aaron, this blog is really cool!
Most Popular Poster February 11, 2013 at 01:03 am
I wouldn't have survived this storm without my Sno Easy snow shovel!
Mikala Pirre February 1, 2013 at 09:20 pm
This is a crazy world what ye hell I can't beleave this has happened at my school why would they do…Read More this and what had happens at sanyhook people are dumb and my friend did it
Jaimie Cura (Editor) February 1, 2013 at 04:30 pm
We at Bethel Patch want to thank Bethel resident and Local Voices contributor Paula Antolini for…Read More tipping us off to this news. We'll continue to update you on this developing story.
Lisa Delafield February 1, 2013 at 03:39 pm
When are these kids going to learn that this is not a joke.
Bailey Ave March 7, 2013 at 09:01 pm
I think it depends on the reasons a person volunteers. In some cases I don't think it's really for…Read More the students or the community at large. I think some people do it for power and glory. I think there are quite a few obvious examples of that kind of land grab in this town.
Bailey Ave March 7, 2013 at 08:30 pm
I've always thought that to be true, if a number is less than 10, spell it out. 10 or greater, use…Read More the numerical form.
Theresa February 4, 2013 at 06:27 pm
Imagine putting the pressure on your children with the attitude "this one test will make or…Read More brake your kids for college". The reality is that many students spend the first 2 years of college "finding themselves", socializing, partying, fluxuating between majors, spending thousands of dollars (often at the expense of their parents) on degrees in fields that are not growing. It is true that college provides opportunities for better paying jobs -- but not all majors will lead to promising careers. Nor should all kids go to college. I went to a college that did not take SATs heavily into account, they were looking for academic excellence and a well-rounded individual who participated in extra curricular activities or volunteering. The definition of success (and ultimate happiness) is different for every parent and every student. I would rather my son or daughter reach his or her own goals than the goals of college entrance statisticians. Remember that the next time your refrigerator leaks, your car breaks down or your lights go out during a storm.
Jenna February 4, 2013 at 03:48 pm
Proud Liberal is right. Many guidance counselors dislike national standards; many teachers don't…Read More like to see the SAT potentially distracting from a student's academics. So schools downplay what they KNOW is important so kids (for a short time) feel good, and so the counselors and teachers can keep their agendas.
Rightly or wrongly, the SAT score is an important number, parents and student who recognize this will in the end be LESS stressed.
Proud Liberal January 23, 2013 at 02:53 am
You should be stressed ! This one test will make or brake your kids for collage. Every one tries to…Read More say it is not true, but the SAT exam is all important. There is political correctness and there is reality. Come on people, we all know what is going on here.
Suzy S January 21, 2013 at 01:14 pm
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=322592
Here's the link for the National…Read More reading, writing, and math Common Core standards, adopted by CT for the current school year. New science and history standards are being developed nationally, but CT current standards can be found on the state's education website. There is a skills section for every area of curriculum, K-12.
FACT: skills are being taught. Notetaking is not one of them because it is not a skill. 'Doing' teaches. 'Listening' and 'copying' helps memorize, but that is different than learning. Compare, interpret, analyze, conclude. These are educational skills. If you want your child to learn to be organized, use a planner more effectively, or take notes, you are welcome to teach these at home. But the above skills are required by the state and that will be the teacher's focus because he/she has no choice.
If you're going to complain about the state of education, you'll make a better argument if you are, in fact, educated about current standards and regulations.
Steven DeVaux January 21, 2013 at 03:22 am
Top students don't need to be in a class they have already mastered. That's just a waste of their…Read More time and the taxpayers money.
In terms of parental responsibility, it goes far beyond the biology of procreation. Parents have a responsibility to teach their kids as well.
Telling kids to go to a library, on the internet or ask a friend is not parenting.
Bill Hillman January 16, 2013 at 04:59 pm
confused why not a 2 hour delay instead of losing a full day. I suppose lowering high capacity…Read More snowfall from 10 to 7 flakes may have had something to do with it, but seriously, was the forecast that bad?
Caty Poole January 17, 2013 at 03:29 pm
Aaron, loved this piece! Are you connected with the NH Astronomical Society that periodically has…Read More public viewing events in Bethany? I spoke with them around Thanksgiving about holding an event at Massaro Community Farm this fall, which they were enthusiastic about, but haven't been able to get back in touch with them. The farm is the perfect open space for viewing the night sky and I'd love to hold an event there.
Caty Poole, Outreach & Development Coordinator
caty@massarofarm.com
Stephanie G January 11, 2013 at 04:47 pm
Ditto what Marc said about reciting things out loud - it's worth giving it a try and seeing if it…Read More helps you.
In high school, I was the kid who luckily skated through with a B+ average while doing little, or no work. My mother used to constantly tell me: "read it, write it, say it". However, I never did anything with that advice until I got to college, where I was overwhelmed between the increase in the work-load while also trying to participate on a sports team.
Once I started reviewing my notes in order to create "study sheets", everything changed. Prior to my exams, I would go over my class notes, pull out the facts that I felt were most important and type them into my computer in a simple list format. I would then print the list out and read it aloud to myself over and over (and over) again.
I am not kidding that once I started doing this, I started getting straight As. I firmly believe that there is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to study skills and note-taking. What used to be shoved down our throats in school when I was younger just didn't work for me. I had to work to figure out what worked for me, but once I did, I saw huge improvements in my grades.
Granted, things have changed considerably since I was in college back in the "dark ages" but some things probably still hold true.
Marc Weissman January 11, 2013 at 02:23 pm
Add to the list: 7) Form a study group to bounce ideas and interpretations off others, and 8) Use…Read More mnemonics as much as possible. 9) Don't be embarrassed to recite things to yourself out loud. Using as many senses as possible increases the chances of remembering things. And hearing it is one of the best ways. :)
Bill Hillman January 8, 2013 at 07:54 pm
A new Police HQ between the High School and Judd will certainly go a long way to insure very rapid…Read More response to anything on the school campus. It's time to get that and the 10 to 15 million that will cost prioritized (means some other things will have to wait).
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