Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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Monday, September 24, 2012
New York History: NYS Museum Opens Civil War Exhibit
New York History: NYS Museum Opens Civil War Exhibit: The exhibit "An Irrepressible Conflict: The Empire State in the Civil War" has opened at the New York State Museum, commemorating the 150t...
Saturday, September 22, 2012
10 Technology Enhanced Alternatives to Book Reports - Teachingcom
Other great ideas for book reports...
10 Technology Enhanced Alternatives to Book Reports - Teachingcom
10 Technology Enhanced Alternatives to Book Reports - Teachingcom
Book report model
I found this book report template online and would like to use it with students when they read 5 historical novels.
Template
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
New York History: Hometown Heroes Exhibit in St. Lawrence County
New York History: Hometown Heroes Exhibit in St. Lawrence County: Shooting the horse of a Confederate officer convinced the rebel force which vastly outnumbered him to surrender to 1st Lt. John T. Rutherf...
Friday, August 24, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Classroom Policies
Dear Parents:
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome your child to my class this year. So that there are NO misconceptions, I request that you and your child read and discuss the following policies.
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Supplies
****Students are expected to have all supplies with them as well as any homework that was assigned. Having these things “in my locker” means that the student is unprepared and the student will receive a zero grade for the day.****
Homework
There will be homework almost every day. Assignments are posted on the chalkboard and my webpage. Students are required to write the assignment in their school agendas. To receive a ‘4’ out of ‘4’ students must complete the assignment according to the homework rubric.
Parent/Teacher Communication
I will make sure students write their assignment in their school agendas. If you have any questions about an assignment check there first. You will be notified if students are missing several assignments. Please call or write a note in the agenda if you have any questions. If you have an email address please write it on the bottom of this letter if you would like emails from me. Students should be working on schoolwork about 70 minutes per night to be successful in seventh grade. Students should be working on schoolwork about 80 minutes per night to be successful in eighth grade.
Grades
Homework & classwork count 1/3
Quizzes & notebooks count 1/3
Tests, projects, & CLASS PARTICIPATION count 1/3
Attendance
Students are expected to be ON TIME for class. I follow the school attendance policy, so please make sure you read it!
Discipline
I will follow these rules when dealing with students:
1) ONE warning
2) “Lunch Seminar” (Retraining) with me
3) In-class plan
4) Alternative Learning Center (removal from class)
****Severe clause may be imposed for repetition of the same behavior or extreme behavior (verbal or physical, etc.)
Other
Students will not be allowed to have gum, candy, or soda in class.
Water is not only encouraged, but I feel it is a must!
No hats in class! If I have to ask a student to remove his/her hat I will confiscate the hat for the rest of the day.
Electronic devices are not allowed (mp3 players, cell phones, games, etc.). If I see them I will confiscate them for the rest of the day. (Cell phones must be placed in the bin at the front of the room during class.)
Any other work done during my class that is not assigned by me will be confiscated.
I am anticipating a successful year with you, your child, and me all pulling together toward a common goal of learning. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or any problems arise.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Julie Madlin
jmadlin@heuvelton.k12.ny.us
P.S. Check out my page on the School’s website for additional information!
http://heuvelton.schoolfusion.us
Parent signature:_________________________________
Parent email: ___________________________________
Student signature: _______________________________
Is there anything you think I need to know about your child? Please write it below or email me. Thanks!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Journals
Friday Journals
During Writer's Workshop, my students write in their Friday Journals. We start by brainstorming what we learned during the week. The students then write a letter to their parents (or other family member) explaining what we did in class that week. The students practice writing letters and also recall what we learned.
The students then take them home over the weekend and I ask that the parents write a letter in response to their child. It's a great remedy for the question, "what did you learn in school today?" I also love seeing the interaction between the child and parent.
Source: Scholastic.com
Hometown Heroes Exhibit
Hometown Heroes Exhibit at St Lawrence County Historical Association
Major John T Rutherford
Shooting the horse of a Confederate officer convinced the rebel force which vastly outnumbered him to surrender to 1st Lieutenant John T Rutherford from Waddington, New York. Two weeks prior to this heroic engagement, Rutherford, in command of the 9th New York Cavalry, led a successful charge that captured 90 Confederate soldiers at Yellow Tavern, Virginia on May 12, 1864. Rutherford is just one of the Congressional Medal of Honor Winners from the North Country highlighted in the travelling exhibit New York State Senate: Hometown Heroes, on display through September 15th at the St Lawrence County Historical Association at the Silas Wright House. This travelling exhibit was created by the office of New York State Senator Patty Ritchie, 48th Senate District. On September 1st and 2nd the exhibit will be at the St Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum in Madrid for the weekend. It will then return to the SLCHA through September 15th.
The Congressional Medal of Honor was created by President Abraham Lincoln "For Conspicuous Gallantry and Intrepidity in Action At the Risk of Life Above and Beyond the Call of Duty," and is the United States' highest military decoration. At least 45 Medal of Honor winners have been associated with St Lawrence, Jefferson, and Oswego Counties. Since its establishment 150 years ago there have been fewer than 3,500 recipients of the Medal of Honor, and one in four of the recipients are from New York State.
The 15 Hometown Heroes depicted in the traveling exhibit include soldiers from the Civil War through Afghanistan, and the only woman ever to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Doctor Mary Walker Edwards served during the Civil War as the Army's first female surgeon. Doctor Walker was from Oswego and worked in an Army hospital in Washington, and later as a field surgeon on the front lines. She was captured by Confederate forces and imprisoned for 4 months.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
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Friday, June 15, 2012
New York History: What Lies Beneath Chimney Point Program Set
New York History: What Lies Beneath Chimney Point Program Set: The Lake Champlain Bridge construction project helped reveal some exciting historic and archaeological findings at the Chimney Point State...
Friday, June 8, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
New York History: Bruce Dearstyne: Waiting For The Common Core
New York History: Bruce Dearstyne: Waiting For The Common Core: The State Education Department has not yet released the proposed new Common Core standards for English Language Arts, which includes “Litera...
Monday, May 21, 2012
New York History: Social Studies Curriculum: A Modest Proposal II
New York History: Social Studies Curriculum: A Modest Proposal II: Regular readers of my posts know that the role of civics was an important point of contention raised at the recent annual conference of the...
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
New York History: Teaching NY Social Studies: A Modest Proposal
New York History: Teaching NY Social Studies: A Modest Proposal: What do we need to do so when we pass the torch to next generation it is ready to grab it? With the upcoming vote by the New York State Rege...
Monday, May 7, 2012
New York History: Formal and Informal Educators: Can We All Get Alon...
New York History: Formal and Informal Educators: Can We All Get Alon...: One of the ideas behind Teaching the Hudson Valley (THV) is that there's a disconnect between K-12 teachers (formal educators) and the in...
Friday, May 4, 2012
New York History: Teaching New York History: Three Frameworks
New York History: Teaching New York History: Three Frameworks: The revision of the New York State social studies curriculum should involve, or call on the expertise of, many individuals and historical gr...
New York History: Size Matters: Advocating for New York History
New York History: Size Matters: Advocating for New York History: Since my emergency post of April 22 a lot has happened. 1. MANY/Museumwise held its annual conference 2. APHNYS held its annual conferen...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
New York History: NYPL Putting Historical Documents Online
New York History: NYPL Putting Historical Documents Online: Thousands of historical documents at The New York Public Library – including material handwritten by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson ...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
New York History: Iroquois Indian Museum Prepares Opening, Events
New York History: Iroquois Indian Museum Prepares Opening, Events: The Iroquois Indian Museum opens for its 2012 season on May 1 with a new exhibit and special events planned throughout the year. From May 1 ...
Saturday, March 24, 2012
New York History: Social Studies Curriculum:Who's Responsible for Re...
New York History: Social Studies Curriculum:Who's Responsible for Re...: During the recent spate of posts on this site regarding the New York State Social Studies curriculum revision , some commentators asked whom...
Friday, March 9, 2012
New York History: Social Studies Curriculum:Will Standardization Hur...
New York History: Social Studies Curriculum:Will Standardization Hur...: The movement to evaluate teacher performance took a new turn recently. According to a press release from Governor Cuomo dated February 16, ...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
New York History: Social Studies Curriculum: Time to Speak Up
New York History: Social Studies Curriculum: Time to Speak Up: If you are interested in strengthening the teaching of New York State and local history in New York’s schools, now is the time to speak up. ...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
New York History: Lawrence Gooley: History and Rising Gas Prices
New York History: Lawrence Gooley: History and Rising Gas Prices: On a gas pump near Plattsburgh a few days ago, the price for Regular Grade was just under $4.00 per gallon. As a follow-up, check this out: ...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
New York History: Historical Societies: Getting Past Hard Times
New York History: Historical Societies: Getting Past Hard Times: New York History is bringing much interesting news, mostly good, but some of it revealing needs and the potential for greater attainment th...
New York History: Fourth War of 1812 Symposium Shaping-Up
New York History: Fourth War of 1812 Symposium Shaping-Up: The Fort La Présentation Association’s fourth annual War of 1812 Symposium in Ogdensburg, NY April 27-28, 2012 marks a milestone in local Wa...
Monday, January 30, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
John Tyler's Grandsons Are Still Alive
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New York History: Quebec Family History Society Goes Online
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
New York History: Peter Feinman: Why is the Press Indifferent to His...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
New York History: Tom Shanahan: Daniel Tompkins, Not So Trival
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Monday, January 23, 2012
New York History: Richard Ketchum, 89, American Revolution Author
New York History: Richard Ketchum, 89, American Revolution Author: Richard M. Ketchum, an author and editor who writings include Saratoga: Turning Point of America's Revolutionary War and Divided Loyalties ...
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
SeaComm Federal Credit Union Supports Fort De La Présentation Project
OGDENSBURG, NY January 11, 2011 -- SeaComm Federal Credit Union has contributed $5,000 to the campaign to begin rebuilding Fort de la Présentation which is now raising funds to construct the Interpretive Center and infrastructure on Ogdensburg’s Lighthouse Point.
“We’re grateful SeaComm has chosen to make a capital gift to our Interpretive Center project as an extension of their long-time support of the Fort Association,” said Fort Association President Barbara O’Keefe. “We encourage financial institutions to join SeaComm by supporting one of many individual naming opportunities, or supporting the business challenge underway to raise $50,000 for the administrative offices for the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Association at the Interpretive Center.”
SeaComm’s own grassroots development from the vision of 10 men and $50 in 1963 to assets exceeding $420-million today exemplifies the community spirit shared by the fort project. The Fort Association continues to overcome obstacles and burdens that could have overwhelmed them in their drive to promote the project rooted in our history and attractive to tourists.
"History is rich in the North Country. We are extremely privileged to be living in an area that was immersed in and at the same time pivotal during the French and Indian War," said SeaComm President and Chief Executive Officer Scott A. Wilson. "We are pleased to provide this contribution to assist the Fort La Présentation Association capitalize on that fact and support the rebuilding of Fort de la Présentation in Ogdensburg.”
“We are assisting the association by heightening their ability to attract needed tourism and thus have a significant impact on the future of the regional economy," Mr. Wilson added.
SeaComm Federal Credit Union joins Community Investment Services Incorporated, a subsidiary of Community Bank, in inviting other financial institutions to donate to this phase of the Fort development project. The Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club also initiated a Service Group Challenge in May.
Information on the Campaign and Interpretive Center can be found on the Fort La Pr̩sentation Association website Рwww.fort1749.org.
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For more information the media may contact:
Barbara O’Keefe Tammy J. Harrigan
President Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Fort La Présentation Association SeaComm Federal Credit Union
315-393-3315 800-764-0566 ext. 543
“We’re grateful SeaComm has chosen to make a capital gift to our Interpretive Center project as an extension of their long-time support of the Fort Association,” said Fort Association President Barbara O’Keefe. “We encourage financial institutions to join SeaComm by supporting one of many individual naming opportunities, or supporting the business challenge underway to raise $50,000 for the administrative offices for the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Association at the Interpretive Center.”
SeaComm’s own grassroots development from the vision of 10 men and $50 in 1963 to assets exceeding $420-million today exemplifies the community spirit shared by the fort project. The Fort Association continues to overcome obstacles and burdens that could have overwhelmed them in their drive to promote the project rooted in our history and attractive to tourists.
"History is rich in the North Country. We are extremely privileged to be living in an area that was immersed in and at the same time pivotal during the French and Indian War," said SeaComm President and Chief Executive Officer Scott A. Wilson. "We are pleased to provide this contribution to assist the Fort La Présentation Association capitalize on that fact and support the rebuilding of Fort de la Présentation in Ogdensburg.”
“We are assisting the association by heightening their ability to attract needed tourism and thus have a significant impact on the future of the regional economy," Mr. Wilson added.
SeaComm Federal Credit Union joins Community Investment Services Incorporated, a subsidiary of Community Bank, in inviting other financial institutions to donate to this phase of the Fort development project. The Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club also initiated a Service Group Challenge in May.
Information on the Campaign and Interpretive Center can be found on the Fort La Pr̩sentation Association website Рwww.fort1749.org.
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For more information the media may contact:
Barbara O’Keefe Tammy J. Harrigan
President Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Fort La Présentation Association SeaComm Federal Credit Union
315-393-3315 800-764-0566 ext. 543
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ogdensburg Designated Preserve America Community
First Lady Designates Five New Preserve America Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has signed and sent designation letters to five new Preserve America Communities–four in New York and one in California–bringing the total nationwide to 872.
“Preserve America Communities are committed to preserving their past by using their heritage to build a better future,” said Wayne Donaldson, chairman of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). “It is good news for the nation when communities demonstrate that they want to enjoy and share the economic, educational, environmental, and sustainability benefits preservation provides, while creating more vibrant and desirable places to live, work and visit.”
The newly designated communities are:
California: Historic Filipinotown (Los Angeles neighborhood) New York: Auburn
Brookhaven Kinderhook Ogdensburg
These new designations bring California to a total of 36 and New York to a total of 40 participating communities. A full list of Preserve America Communities, along with profiles and contact information, can be found at www.preserveamerica.gov/PAcommunities.html.
With the addition of Historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles, there are now 20 neighborhoods that are part of larger urban communities that have received Preserve America Community designation status. Under the program, municipalities, distinct neighborhoods in urban centers, counties, and Indian tribes meeting certain criteria can be designated.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has signed and sent designation letters to five new Preserve America Communities–four in New York and one in California–bringing the total nationwide to 872.
“Preserve America Communities are committed to preserving their past by using their heritage to build a better future,” said Wayne Donaldson, chairman of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). “It is good news for the nation when communities demonstrate that they want to enjoy and share the economic, educational, environmental, and sustainability benefits preservation provides, while creating more vibrant and desirable places to live, work and visit.”
The newly designated communities are:
California: Historic Filipinotown (Los Angeles neighborhood) New York: Auburn
Brookhaven Kinderhook Ogdensburg
These new designations bring California to a total of 36 and New York to a total of 40 participating communities. A full list of Preserve America Communities, along with profiles and contact information, can be found at www.preserveamerica.gov/PAcommunities.html.
With the addition of Historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles, there are now 20 neighborhoods that are part of larger urban communities that have received Preserve America Community designation status. Under the program, municipalities, distinct neighborhoods in urban centers, counties, and Indian tribes meeting certain criteria can be designated.
Monday, January 9, 2012
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