NAIS Global Challenge 20/20
This year, the 9-12 and Middle School students are participating in a global initiative, the NAIS Challenge 20/20. The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) began an internet-based international education program six years ago. They partner schools from the United States with schools from other countries, and together, the partnered schools work to find local solutions to global problems.
The 9-12 students are partnered with Al Hekma International School in Sanad, Bahrain. They will be working on the global problem Education for All. The Middle School students are partnered with Pretty River Academy in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, and The Congressional School of Virginia in Falls Church, Virginia. They will be working on the global problem Global Infectious Diseases. The students will communicate electronically via Skype, blogging, and email to produce a final report due in May.
NAIS Challenge 20/20 website
NAIS Challenge 20/20 brochure
Montessori High School for 2013?
A group of Montessori schools in the Chicagoland area are exploring the feasibility of a Montessori High School. A survey will be emailed to all parents later this month to gauge interest and support for such an endeavor. Your participation in the survey is greatly appreciated. Please email Debbie Kelley with any questions at debbie.kelley@brickton.org.
Manna Order
Our next Manna order date is this Friday, January 7. Order online or pick up an order form outside of the business office. Drop your check in the yellow box in the main office or pay by credit card in the business office. If you have any questions, please contact Lily, Susanne, or Isabelle in the Middle School, Room 106. Remember, in addition to supporting Middle School overnight trips, Manna helps pay your tuition! The next Manna order date will be Friday, January 21.
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