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November 2011 - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Archive for November 2011. There's No Business Like Snow Business. Monday, November 28, 2011. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. Roses in full bloom in November? Landscaping in front of Bertucci's Restaurant, Warwick, RI. Taken on Saturday night, November 26, 2011. Call it the high school science teacher in me- but I'll save that for another day. The fact remains that there is empirical evidence that our planet is warmer, hence there is more moisture in the...
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Meaningful Math - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Sunday, January 20, 2013. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. Last Thursday I was doing some classroom visits with Nipmuc Principal John Clements. And we couldn't help but notice a true conversation piece that was erected in the library media center. It looked like this:. To put it in perspective, here is the mathematical algorithm that goes with this repeating pattern:. The area of the Sierpinski Triangle approaches 0. This is because with every iteration 1...
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March 2012 - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Archive for March 2012. Thoughts on the FY13 MURSD Budget. Sunday, March 18, 2012. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. Tomorrow (Monday, March 19) marks the annual Open Budget Hearing for the Mendon-Upton Regional School District Budget for the 2012-13 school year. It is at 7:00 pm in the Nipmuc Auditorium. If you cannot make it, it will be streamed live on the Town Hall Streams. Website. On that same site you may also watch an archived video of the forum. While...
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A Fitting Tribute - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Sunday, January 06, 2013. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. Another highlight was the performance of the original song, "Memories and Milestones" by Jack's classmate David Byer. The lyrics are the following:. Even though I couldn’t find it, I was told to cherish the small. And now that it’s gone I can see it all. I’ll shed a tear and I’ll say a prayer. In hopes that you find all you dreamed of up there. You were always so happy, just being you. Earlier this mo...
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November 2012 - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Archive for November 2012. Memorial's Kindness, Caring and Compassion. Monday, November 05, 2012. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. Amy Griswald of the United Parish Food Pantry and Nipmuc teacher David. Antonelli address the Memorial Student body during Friday's assembly. The Memorial Elementary School community is teaching its students in a very real way that charity begins at home. Program teacher David Antonelli will supervise this effort. As a key com...
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A Través de los Grados (Across the Grades) - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. A Través de los Grados (Across the Grades). A Través de los Grados (Across the Grades). Tuesday, March 26, 2013. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. This afternoon marked an event that is rapidly becoming a tradition in our district's Spanish Immersion program. Nipmuc students in Nick Pezzotte's. Hispanic Civilization, Culture and Literature. Throughout the years there has been considerable research showing the benefits. Of pairing older students with younger on...
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November 2013 - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Archive for November 2013. Walking Through the PARCC. Monday, November 18, 2013. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. Earlier this month I gave a presentation to the Regional School Committee on the proposed field test this spring of a new state assessment known as the PARCC. A new, national set of standards that is replacing our state's existing curriculum frameworks in ELA and math. The PARCC Assessment is aligned to the Common Core State Standards. That I beli...
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Welcome to Harvest for Students Week! - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Massachusetts Farm to School Project. Welcome to Harvest for Students Week! Welcome to Harvest for Students Week! Tuesday, October 01, 2013. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. Fall is definitely in the air. and there isn't a better time of the year for the harvest of fresh fruits and vegetables. Hence, the Massachusetts Farm to School Project. Which the MURSD just joined, is sponsoring its 7th annual Harvest for Students Week 2013. Harvest of the Month. Campaig...
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March 2013 - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Archive for March 2013. A Través de los Grados (Across the Grades). Tuesday, March 26, 2013. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. This afternoon marked an event that is rapidly becoming a tradition in our district's Spanish Immersion program. Nipmuc students in Nick Pezzotte's. Hispanic Civilization, Culture and Literature. Throughout the years there has been considerable research showing the benefits. Of pairing older students with younger ones to build skills s...
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September 2013 - Always Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction Blog. Miscoe Hill MS Blog. Archive for September 2013. Devin McCourty and Clough Fuel Up to Play 60! Tuesday, September 17, 2013. By Dr Joseph Maruszczak. Patriots All-Pro Safety Devin McCourty. High fives all 464 Clough students! We learn some of our habits at a very early age. That simple fact is the premise of a 6-year old joint venture from the National Dairy Council and the NFL,. Fuel Up to Play 60. The longitudinal research throughout many years. PE teacher Dan Hayes.
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