Spring, 2010 --- 7th and 8th Grade "Project Citizen"

Project Citizen is program in civic education. The seventh and eighth grade social studies and ELA classes combined to form one large group. The students learned what public policy was at the national level, state level and the local level which included the school. They discussed varying issues that existed or did not not work well; were not being enforced; or did not have any existing policies or laws governing them. Students brainstormed possibilities and fine-tuned the choices to ten. Groups were selected based on their prioritized choices. Students then worked in groups to create a problem statement, alternative policies, a proposed policy and an action plan to implement the policy. Students learned a lot about public policy, group dynamics and how to communicate with their group members. The Fortune 500 Companies want employees who can work well with others. Although it isn't often easy, the students learned how to compromise in several situations. They also learned to plan their project before gluing the paperwork to their presentation boards.

Monday, November 9th, 2009 --- Veteran's Day Celebration and School Assembly

On Monday, November 9th the Dr. Lewis S. Libby School honored Veterans with a school assembly dedicated to them. Local veterans arrived at the school in the morning and enjoyed coffee and snacks in the Library. The ceremony began shortly afterward, with the playing of the National Anthemn by the Air Guard Band. Next, the Kindergarten class sang "God Bless America". Mr. Kidder officially welcomed the veterans and several middle school students read speeches they'd written that paid tribute to veteran's and the sacrifices they make. The speeches were written and presented by Cameron DePaola Gr. 7, Haley Saucier Gr. 7, Sara Bickford Gr. 7 and Rebeckah Williams Gr. 7. Before Mrs. Silk officially closed the festivities, Mrs. Murphy's class sang and shared why they were thankful for veterans. The assembly was a tremendous success and a meaningful learning experience for many of our students.

Pictured above are some of the veterans in attendance along with a "Thank You Veterans" banner signed by students that attend the Dr. Lewis S. Libby School.

Students giving speeches to honor Veterans

A pair of students singing during the assembly.