Visualizing E. A. Poe

The sound of a Raven screeching “Nevermore, Nevermore” could be heard in the Freshman English classes as they studied some of the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Students read two short stories, “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Black Cat” also they viewed a reading of the poem “The Raven” by Vincent Price. After completion of these they were asked to create a visual of one of the stories. The sky was the . . . read more

Penguin Life

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Hendricks’ class at Park Elementary have been learning all about penguins. Students practiced beginning addition problems using marshmallow ice cubes. The class has been read several books about penguin characteristics and penguin life. After listening to the stories, students help develop a penguin . . . read more

Victorian High Tea

The 9th grade English classes spent the month of December reading Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol . They were asked to pay special attention to the characters because they would have to portray one at the end of the unit. That day came when they were all invited to have high tea during class on January 4th. The tea had . . . read more