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[26 Feb 2010 | admin | No Comment | 103 views]
The Tooth Fairy Promotes Oral Health in Lower School

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.

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[26 Feb 2010 | admin | No Comment | 78 views]
Student Perspective: Grade 7 Discovers the United Nations

Mr. Carl Mariz, from the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), came to speak to the seventh grade two weeks ago.

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[26 Feb 2010 | admin | No Comment | 133 views]
Small But Mighty Tartan Team Excels at Mathcounts Competition

On February 22, eight students from St. Margaret’s Middle School participated in the UCI Mathcounts Regional Competition.

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[19 Feb 2010 | admin | One Comment | 166 views]
QuickSCience Challenge Motivates Young Scientists

In grade 7 Life Science, the curriculum is guided by 21st Century Learning principles, skills, and applications.

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[19 Feb 2010 | admin | No Comment | 166 views]
Student Perspective: The Joy of Math-National Math Olympiad, and Beyond

Early this month, St. Margaret’s Upper School students took part in the annual American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

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[11 Feb 2010 | admin | 2 Comments | 148 views]
“Middle School Crossing the Delaware” – Learning Through Art

Using a poster of the famous painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware,” by Emanuel Leutze (1816–1868), to spur discovery, students were asked to reflect on Leutze’s portrayal of this historical moment in time.

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[5 Feb 2010 | admin | No Comment | 143 views]
Student Perspective: My Harvard Model Congress Beat

I had the opportunity to be a part of Harvard Model Congress in San Francisco late last month, with my fellow AP Government classmates.

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[5 Feb 2010 | admin | No Comment | 133 views]
Student Perspective: Six Years of Dancing

Just a couple of months ago, the entire dance department took the stage to perform our most recent dance recital.

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[8 Jan 2010 | admin | No Comment | 204 views]
Cross-Country: A Dual Perspective on the Drive to Win

Coaching these athletes adds a great dimension to what I do every day as a teacher.

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[30 Dec 2009 | admin | One Comment | 238 views]
Student Perspective: Clay Figures in the 3-D Art Show

For the 3-D Art Show held on December 4, my clay project was on display in the Clay Lab alongside other works from Middle School and Upper School students.

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