Other People Matter

Hi, Team Remote Families! This week marks the conclusion of our Positivity Project program. Although there are twenty-four character strengths that are addressed throughout the year, the entire program can be summarized in three words: "Other People Matter" Have a listen to Dr. Chris Peterson, one of the Positivity Project's founders as he sums up the value of positive psychology.

Frog and Toad are Friends

Remote 1st grader, Jackson Robertson, reads Frog and Toad are Friends to his dog, Otto.

Mrs. Forsyth: "If moms and dads are busy, pets and stuffed animals make great listeners!"

Jackson: "He's not a good listener!" 

Kudos to Our Future Scientists!

Remote 6th Graders Taegan Todzia-Wade and Lia Frament were recently recognized as WonderKids from the 2021 WonderWorks' WonderKids promotion. Their teacher, Mrs. Bingham, nominated them in the category of Future Scientist. Out of the hundreds of nominations submitted, WonderWorks has chosen Taegan and Lia to be 2021 WonderKids Winners! The Future Scientist Award is presented to students who exhibit a passion for the sciences. They live each day as an innovator and discoverer, hoping one day to change the world through their love of science. Winning students are invited to attend a special winners live zoom/webinar with astronaut Dr. Don Thomas. In addition, they will also receive a nomination certificate (see below) and four tickets to WonderWorks. Congratulations, Taegan and Lia!

Mrs. Bingham's Nomination for Taegan:

Taegan is an all-around great kid who is learning fully remotely this year. He is a big-picture thinker who elevates all class discussions to a higher level. He is funny and fun, and has a way of making others in the class feel ok. All this being said, the number one reason I am nominating him is because I owe him, big time! Taegan is my tech whiz go-to guy every day in class when the technology doesn't work or someone is having tech trouble. He troubleshoots and quietly and politely offers suggestions in order to allow our remote classes to continue. He has this maturity about him well beyond what you'd expect from an 11-year-old. Scientific ideas fascinate Taegan, and with his tech skills, I have no doubt he will meld these two passions into a scientific career that maybe doesn't even exist yet!

Mrs. Bingham's Nomination for Lia:

Lia is a fantastic science and math student who is learning fully remotely this year. She thinks as a scientist in a logical and inquisitive way, and her ideas and suggestions in class for problem solving are always top-notch. Just today it was her idea that got our balloon rocket to go the furthest. She has a confidence in her ideas and has the skills to back up her experimentation, data collection and results. She is analytical and communicates her thoughts well. Lia is a well-liked partner and group member. Lia has worked hard all year, and I know she is deserving of this award and recognition.

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