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Social Studies Teacher DPS newsletter 04-04-17

DHS Alumnus, Now Teaching in Argentina, Reaches Out to a DHS Language Classroom

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Darien High School world language teacher Jonathan Smith recently got a request he could not refuse. A DHS alumnus, Kyle Byrne (pictured above right corner), had accessed archived editions of the DHS Blue Wave News and saw Smith’s efforts to video-conference with students in other parts of the world. Smith had conducted similar work when he was at Middlesex Middle School — forming a robust collaborative to Darien, Panama. Smith even made a journey into the jungles of Panama to visit the town’s namesake. So when Byrne, who teaches English and Media at the Colegio Lincoln in La Plata, Argentina, wanted to have his students video-conference with Smith’s Spanish 5 class, Smith had no hesitation.

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Middlesex DPS Newsletter 03-28-17

Middle School Latin America Study Culminates with Food and Dance

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The 7th grade teams at Middlesex Middle School (MMS) had a lot to dance about recently. MMS students on the Aqua, Blue, Gold, and Purple teams culminated their research and two-month study of Latin America in their Social Studies classes with an all-out grade-level event. The MMS Latin American Festival focused on the culture, geography and history of the region. For the event, students created a booth (pictured above) with a partner sharing various aspects of Latin America, along with demonstrations that brought the richness of the culture to life, according to MMS Social Studies teacher Heather Maher. Students enjoyed a catered authentic Latin American lunch from Mi Casita in Norwalk.

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Hindley Students Contribute Artwork for Student Art Show About Amusement Parks

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Using markers, Popsicle sticks and LEGOs, students at Hindley Elementary School created fantastical amusement rides as part of a recent art show. There were roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and even entire carnivals on display for this year’s Hindley Creations Art Show. More than 30 students participated in the event, which was co-ordinated by Hindley PTO members Selena Chen and Christine Harris. “The Creations Art Show has great value for students.  It provides an opportunity for students to show off their creative abilities around choosing a design, and a medium with which to work.