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BRECKNOCK BULLETINMay 201 1

Brecknock Elementary School * 361 School Road, Denver, PA 17517 * (717) 445-8600

This  year  at  Brecknock,  many  of  our  students  have  been  involved  in  learning  ac9vi9es  sparked  by  their  interests  and  passions.  For  example,  Mrs.  McCabe’s  class  set  out  to  change  the  world  this  year,  and  change  they  did!  Their  service  project  of  crea9ng  pins  brought  in  over  $600  so  far  for  the  relief  efforts  for  Hai9  and  Japan!  We  are  so  proud  of  their  accomplishments!  I  see  more  examples  of  student-­‐centered  learning  whenever  I  visit  a  classroom  and  witness  students  researching  a  topic  of  interest,  presen9ng  ideas  to  the  class  in  an  original  way,  and  naviga9ng  their  way  through  a  rich  curriculum  in  a  manner  in  which  they  choose.  We  want  students  to  own  their  learning.  It  is  important  that  they  do  so,  to  connect  the  content  explored  to  their  lives  in  authen9c  ways.  

As  a  parent,  you  have  the  great  opportunity  to  help  students  find  and  engage  their  passions.  Talk  with  your  child  about  what  he  is  learning,  and  how  that  material  will  be  useful  in  his  real  life  experiences.  Take  note  about  which  topics  spark  your  child’s  interest,  and  help  him  pursue  learning  more  about  them.  Nurture  posi9vity  in  your  child,  and  communicate  with  him  that  efforts  put  into  learning  will  definitely  yield  high  reward.  Invest  in  the  9me  and  resources  to  help  your  child  explore  his  passions.  Be  suppor9ve  of  the  interests  and  ac9vi9es  your  child  finds  joy  in,  and  support,  don’t  force,  devo9ng  9me  to  those  ac9vi9es/interests.    Lastly,  communicate  with  your  child’s  teacher  about  his  interests!  We  always  seek  to  learn  more  about  the  special  quali9es  of  your  child!  

Thank  you  for  your  con9nued  partnership!  

Finding their passions

Early DismissalMon.,  May  2,  12:30  PMTeacher  in-­‐service

4th Grade ConcertThurs.,  May  262  PM  &  7  PM

Memorial DayMon.,  May  30

No  School  for  Students

Field DayTues.,  May  31

Raindate:  Wed.,  June  1

6th GRade CelebrationWed.,  June  8,  2011

9:30  AM  Whole-­‐school  program6:30  PM  Evening  ceremony  with  refreshments  

to  follow

Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. 

~Chinese Proverb